Tag: Vince Lago
Coral Gables marks 25 years since 9/11 with bells, bagpipes and Taps
Before any elected official or public-safety chief spoke Friday morning, the crowd gathered at Fire Station 1 watched a video of Father Mychal Judge, the New York Fire Department chaplain,…
Lago-linked PAC raises another $36,000 in five days, refunds Crystal Residences consultant
Coral Gables First, the political committee tied to Mayor Vince Lago, reported $36,000 in contributions from real estate developers, builders and contractors over five business days spanning late August and…
Castro disputes ethics allegations as January case resurfaces during campaign season
A seven-month-old probable-cause finding in the state ethics case against Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro is back in public debate after new reporting this week disclosed details of the investigation…
Coral Gables weighs up to $40 million in City Hall bonds Tuesday
Coral Gables commissioners will consider borrowing up to $40 million for work on historic City Hall on Tuesday, while also revisiting restrictions on major work at the War Memorial Youth…
Coral Gables budget grows to $323.3 million since July ahead of first hearing
Coral Gables’ proposed budget has grown by $4.86 million since commissioners first saw it in July, reaching $323.3 million as the city heads into the first of two public budget…
Nine Perez-linked real estate LLCs donate to Lago-linked PAC on same day
Nine limited liability companies linked through a Coral Gables real estate network involving developer Alberto J. Perez made contributions to Coral Gables First on the same day in August, adding…
Biltmore Way streetscape contract approved 25% above city estimate
Coral Gables commissioners approved a long-awaited Biltmore Way streetscape contract Aug. 25 for about 25% more than the city had estimated when it sought bids, a difference that went undiscussed…
Miro backs Lara in runoff
Claudia Miro, who placed third in the April 8 general election for the Coral Gables City Commission, Group III seat, has endorsed Richard Lara and is encouraging her supporters to…
