Aerial map showing the triangular parcel at 520 University Drive between Riviera Drive and Cadima Avenue, the site approved for preliminary dog-park planning and now the focus of resident opposition.
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Parks & Rec. Board looks to hold dog park public hearing

By Coral Gables Gazette staff Despite not being previously asked to weigh in on the prospect of establishing a new dog park across University Drive from the Coral Gables Library,…

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Aerial map showing the triangular parcel at 520 University Drive between Riviera Drive and Cadima Avenue, the site approved for preliminary dog-park planning and now the focus of resident opposition.
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Vice Mayor Anderson tries to calm dog-park backlash as neighbors hold firm

By Coral Gables Gazette staff Since the Coral Gables City Commission voted 3–0 on November 18 to move forward with plans for a dog park across from the Coral Gables…

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Coral Gables City Hall, where commissioners voted in May to change the city’s election calendar. A recent court ruling in Miami has cast new legal uncertainty over that decision.
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New summary outlines past Charter Review actions as new committee begins its work

Correction: An earlier version of this article mischaracterized the purpose of the November 18 document reviewed by the Charter Review Committee. The document is a staff-generated summary of past actions…

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The Florida state capital building in Tallahassee.
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Coral Gables delegation in Tallahassee to get early start on legislative session

By Coral Gables Gazette staff Sandwiched between Thanksgiving and the Coral Gables’ Centennial Grand Finale at the Venetian Pool on Sunday, the city sent a small delegation to Tallahassee to…

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Side-by-side image showing close-up pavers on one half and the trunk of a shade tree with surrounding grass on the other, illustrating the city’s push for fewer hardscape areas and more canopy trees in parks built by developers.
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City considers new green-space rules for parks built by developers

By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission began refining new design standards for public parks created through private development projects and later conveyed to the city, focusing…

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Architectural rendering of the proposed 760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard project, showing a multi-story Mediterranean-influenced building that is part of a coordinated redevelopment requiring multiple land-use approvals.
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Mixed-use project north of 8th St. gets initial commission OK

By Coral Gables Gazette staff Development projects in Coral Gables typically pit developers against residents, with city officials caught somewhere in the middle. But a new mixed-use proposal just north…

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Logo for the 2025 Paddles for a Purpose Pickleball Tournament, featuring a green paddle and ball with the Ronald McDonald House Charities South Florida emblem on a blue background.
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Paddles for a Purpose serves up fun for a good cause

By Coral Gables Gazette staff When players take the courts at the William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center on Saturday, November 8, it won’t just be about volleys and victories….

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The Coral Gables Commission voted to advance the “Carved by Nature” design for the proposed Mobility Hub, shown here in a rendering as viewed from Miracle Mile.
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ANALYSIS: Coral Gables’ defense of its 145-foot Mobility Hub rings hollow

By Coral Gables Gazette staff In approving the design of Coral Gables’ new Mobility Hub, the City Commission wrapped its decision in a series of justifications that – on closer…

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Aerial photo of Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables showing tree-lined streets, parked cars, and surrounding commercial buildings as the city considers plans to attract more visitors and strengthen the retail corridor.
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Pop-ups, art and ‘signature days’: Coral Gables’ push to make downtown buzz

By Coral Gables Gazette staff Vacant storefronts along Miracle Mile have become a familiar frustration for Coral Gables residents, business owners and public officials. At the City Commission’s Oct. 28…

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The Coral Gables Commission voted to advance the “Carved by Nature” design for the proposed Mobility Hub, shown here in a rendering as viewed from Miracle Mile.
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Controversial Mobility Hub clears key hurdle despite split commission and height concerns

By Coral Gables Gazette staff In a split 3–2 vote, the Coral Gables Commission approved a site plan for the long-debated Mobility Hub at its October 28 meeting. The project,…

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