Tag: Richard Lara
ANALYSIS: Two electorates, one turnout — what Coral Gables’ referendum numbers show, so far
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables mailed 37,332 ballots for its April charter referendum. But the turnout rate will be calculated using a pool of 30,342 voters. The difference…
Commission vacates City Hall as restoration of the 100-year-old landmark moves forward
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission held its final meeting inside historic City Hall chambers on February 24, closing the doors of one of South Florida’s…
EDITORIAL: The Commission’s record is real. So was this missed opportunity
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board When a commission defends its past record more vigorously than it engages the idea before it, the instinct must be examined. The Coral…
Commission upholds controversial 9-story project in 3–2 vote, clearing way for North Ponce development
By Coral Gables Gazette staff In a 3-2 vote, the Coral Gables Commission denied an appeal of its Board of Architects Special Master decision in January and cleared the way…
Commission advances April ballot question to eliminate runoff elections, citing cost and low turnout
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission voted Jan. 27 to place a proposed City Charter amendment before voters in a special mail-ballot election on April 21,…
Commission envisions band shell and major events as future of Ponce Circle Park after watch party success
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Members of the Coral Gables City Commission praised the recent University of Miami national football championship watch party at Ponce Circle Park as a major…
Commission advances University Station plan changes in bid to retain control
By Coral Gables Gazette staff At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Coral Gables City Commission advanced a set of comprehensive plan amendments governing development near the University Metrorail Station, framing…
ANALYSIS: At University Station, Coral Gables tests how much control cities still hold
By Coral Gables Gazette staff When the Coral Gables City Commission moved before noon on Jan. 13 to advance comprehensive plan amendments for the University Station area, the 4-1 vote…
Commission sets mail ballot for seven charter amendments following contentious debate
By Coral Gables Gazette staff After hours of debate marked by repeated procedural disputes, rejected amendments, and sharp exchanges over ballot language and process, the Coral Gables City Commission voted…
Eight-hour commission meeting marked by recesses, failed censure and infighting
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Different year. Same discord. The Coral Gables City Commission opened 2026 much as it closed 2025: with arguing, insults, and the airing of deeply personal grievances competing with…
