Tag: Richard Lara
Coral Gables suspends plan to honor Israeli victims
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Nearly a month after Mayor Vince Lago first proposed raising the Israeli flag over Coral Gables City Hall to honor victims of the October 7,…
Coral Gables adopts new decorum rules after heated debate
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Emotions ran high, expectedly, as the Coral Gables Commission debated the first reading of an ordinance dealing with a sore spot for the body over…
ANALYSIS: Why Coral Gables insisted on Israeli symbolism despite resident opposition
By Coral Gables Gazette staff UPDATED: The Coral Gables City Commission’s handling of whether and how to commemorate the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023 revealed not just the difficulty…
Commission backs rebuilding Gondola Building, eyes state approval for new location
By Coral Gables Gazette staff A century-old Mediterranean-style structure once used to launch gondola tours from the Biltmore Hotel may soon be relocated—if the state allows it. At its Sept….
EDITORIAL: Mayor’s vision, Commission’s role: The unspoken test of leadership
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board Mayor Vince Lago’s 2025–2027 Strategic Priorities Plan, which comes before the Coral Gables City Commission this week for formal adoption, is an ambitious…
Mayor Vince Lago seeks Commission backing for his 2025–2027 Strategic Plan
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly included several initiatives not found in Mayor Vince Lago’s official 2025–2027 Strategic Priorities Plan. While some of these topics have been discussed…
Commission to decide Gondola Building’s future, board nominee and on a flag that divides
By Coral Gables Gazette staff A historic structure, a high-profile board appointment, and a divisive foreign flag resolution are among the matters facing the Coral Gables City Commission on Thursday,…
Coral Gables set to finalize $313.6 million budget, millage
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission will hold its second and final budget hearing on Thursday, September 25, when it is expected to adopt the city’s…
Coral Gables advances $313.6 million budget, keeps tax rate flat for 12th year
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission voted 4–1 on September 12 to tentatively approve a $313.6 million budget for fiscal year 2026, keeping the city’s millage…
Mayor retreats on Israeli flag plan after commissioner, residents push back
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago retreated Wednesday from a proposal to raise the Israeli flag over City Hall on Oct. 7, following objections from Commissioner…
