Tag: Coral Gables
![By the early 1960s Coral Gables’ magnificent Douglas Entrance (originally La Puerta del Sol [The Gate of the Sun]) at SW 8th Street and SW 37th Avenue; the last, largest and most expensive of the city’s planned entrances) was dilapidated, underutilized and for many, an eyesore.](https://gables-gazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Douglas-Entrance.jpg)
UGUCCIONI: When ‘The Gate of the Sun’ was saved and the rise of The Villagers
By Ellen J. Uguccioni Ellen J. Uguccioni was the first director of the City of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Department. From where I sit, the 1960s don’t seem that long…
U.S. 1 in Coral Gables scene of fatal hit-and-run
A 39-year-old man from southwest Miami-Dade has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcyclist on U.S. 1 in…
EDITORIAL: Commission minority’s responsibility is to question
In a five-member body like the Coral Gables City Commission, majority control carries the power to set the agenda, approve development and determine policy direction. A 3–2 vote is often…
‘Postcards from Vienna’ – Sonic journey through soul of a musical city
Vienna has long been synonymous with music—a city where melody flows as naturally as conversation, and where genius has walked the cobbled streets in the form of Mozart, Schubert, Brahms,…
Coral Gables Gallery Night to showcase 19th Century artworks
The timeless charm of Coral Gables returns to full bloom on Friday, June 6, as the city’s signature Gallery Night invites art lovers, collectors, and curious newcomers to an evening…
Candlelight tributes to Vivaldi, Bad Bunny and more
The Colonnade Coral Gables transforms into a luminous sanctuary of strings, rhythm, and candlelight—hosting two back-to-back concerts that offer a rare opportunity to experience both the serenity of Vivaldi and…
Cultural Development Board recommends all 52 applicants share $278,000 in Coral Gables grants
In a lengthy and often thoughtful session that underscored both the vitality and complexity of Coral Gables’ cultural ecosystem, the city’s Cultural Development Board on May 29 reviewed 52 grant…
EDITORIAL: Public investments in the arts make sense…and dollars
The city of Coral Gables styles itself as The City Beautiful—a place where Mediterranean Revival architecture, leafy boulevards, and a vibrant civic life come together in harmony. But beauty is…
Sears site hits market with approved plans for 8-acre mixed-use redevelopment abutting Miracle Mile
A prime piece of real estate at the gateway to Coral Gables is officially on the market—and it comes with a fully approved plan for one of the largest new…
Books & Books to host open mic fundraiser
Books & Books in Coral Gables, long regarded as the beating heart of Miami’s independent literary scene, will open its doors this Friday, May 30, for more than just books…
