Tag: Richard Lara
ANALYSIS: Latest Lago–Castro clash shows what Coral Gables Commission has become
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The announcement of a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas could have offered the Coral Gables City Commission a moment of unity. Instead, a discussion…
EDITORIAL: The Granada loop is scenic—but it shouldn’t be deadly
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board The Granada Golf Course is one of Coral Gables’ defining landscapes—a curving, tree-lined loop where neighbors walk their dogs, children ride bikes, and…
ANALYSIS: When cities weigh in on global conflict, silence may speak loudest
By Coral Gables Gazette staff When Coral Gables officials reversed plans to commemorate the victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel, the decision marked more than the…
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,…
