9/2/2010: CORAL GABLES FIRE DEPARTMENT EARNS INTERNATIONAL REACCREDITATION Read full story If you didn't know it already, the Coral Gables Fire Department is one of the best in the nation, according to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
9/2/2010: OLD POLICE AND FIRE STATION RECEIVES HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD Read full story The winner of the Gables Chamber of Commerce's 2010 City Beautiful Award for Outstanding Historic Preservation is our Old Police and Fire Station, future home of the Coral Gables Museum.
8/19/2010: CORAL GABLES IS PLAYFUL CITY USA Read full story For the second year in a row, the City of Coral Gables has been selected as a Playful City USA community.
8/19/2010: HISTORIC RESTORATION PROGRAM SELECTED AS FINALIST IN AWARDS FOR MUNICIPAL EXCELLENCE Read full story The National League of Cities (NLC) announced that the City of Coral Gables is a finalist for the 2010 Awards for Municipal Excellence.
8/4/2010: AMBASSADOR PROGRAM COMING TO DOWNTOWN Read full story By the end of the year, these friendly and easy-to-spot Ambassadors should be providing the public street-side, concierge-like services in Downtown Coral Gables. Noticing the growing trend among urban commercial districts, City Manager Pat Salerno asked staff to develop an "ambassador" program designed specifically for Coral Gables.
7/28/2010: CLASSES AT CORAL GABLES YOUTH CENTER TO HELP TODDLERS WITH DELAYS Read full story Parents with young children who have autism or related developmental delays find it challenging and frustrating to find quality educational programs specific to their child's condition. In August, the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center will be offering a preschool preparatory program for toddlers (18 to 48 months) who demonstrate delays in language and social skills, or those who have been diagnosed with autism.
7/23/2010: TROPICAL STORM BONNIE UPDATE Read full story Tropical Storm Bonnie is approaching South Florida with heavy squalls expected to move onshore at around 10 a.m., moving rapidly west across the peninsula during the afternoon and evening.
7/22/2010: CITY OF CORAL GABLES CREATES GREEN TASK FORCE Read full story The City of Coral Gables is going full force with its green initiatives. On July 13, the City Commission approved the creation of an 11-member Green Task Force which will advise city officials on environmental issues that support a sustainable community.
7/20/2010: HOLA, CIAO OR BONJOUR? CITY OF CORAL GABLES IS HOME TO FIRST INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY IN THE U.S. Read full story The first ever PPIP (public-public-international-private) partnership in the nation was announced today which will bring a multinational educational flair to an already international city.
6/30/2010: CORAL GABLES MAYOR DON SLESNICK HONORED WITH FRIEND OF FOREIGN SERVICE MEDAL FROM THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA Read full story Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick received an important diplomatic honor on June 28, becoming the first Floridian to receive a Friend of Foreign Service Medal “in recognition of his remarkable contribution to the friendship between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the United States of America.”
6/7/2010: SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE: ENROLL YOUR CHILDREN AT CORAL GABLES YOUTH CENTER'S SUMMER CAMPS Read full story No more homework, no waking up early: Miami-Dade schools are out next week for the summer.
6/2/2010: RENOVATIONS CELEBRATED AT RIVIERA PARK Read full story A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on June 1 to celebrate the renovations of Riviera Park, located at 6611 Yumuri Street.
5/27/2010: Riviera Park Unveils New Renovations At Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Read full story The City of Coral Gables invites the entire community to attend a ceremony on Tuesday, June 1, at 5 p.m. to celebrate the completion of Riviera Park's extensive renovations.
5/18/2010: LIBERTY CAFFE OPENS AT CORAL GABLES COUNTRY CLUB Read full story Now open for business is Liberty Caffé at the Coral Gables Country Club, 997 North Greenway Drive.
5/13/2010: Liberty Caffé Opens At Coral Gables Country Club On Saturday Read full story This Saturday, May 15, friends and neighbors are invited to the grand opening of the much anticipated Liberty Caffé, located within the historic Coral Gables Country Club at 997 North Greenway Drive.
5/7/2010: CORAL GABLES PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN OFFICERS Read full story Friends and family members of those brave Coral Gables officers killed in the line of duty gathered on May 6 to pay tribute to their memories.
5/7/2010: PLANTING TREES FOR OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS Read full story The City of Coral Gables celebrated Arbor Day on May 6th as a day to learn more about the importance of planting trees for our future generations.
5/5/2010: Alert: Code Red Read full story On Wednesday, May 5, 2010, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., The Coral Gables Police Department will be canvassing your neighborhood.
4/30/2010: CORAL GABLES CELEBRATES 85 YEARS OF HISTORY Read full story Coral Gables residents celebrated their beloved city's 85th birthday with cake, music and a historical exhibition.
4/21/2010: CITY OF CORAL GABLES CELEBRATES 85TH ANNIVERSARY Read full story It has been 85 years since Coral Gables founder George Merrick envisioned our City as an elegant community of unrivaled beauty.
4/15/2010: CORAL GABLES IS NAMED TREE CITY USA Read full story Coral Gables has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry.
4/13/2010: PAY ATTENTION TO MOTHER EARTH: APRIL 17-25 IS EARTH WEEK IN CORAL GABLES Read full story Pay attention to Mother Earth, as “we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors - we borrow it from our children.”
3/25/2010: CORAL GABLES CELEBRATES ANNUAL SENIOR LUNCHEON Read full story Over 230 seniors attended the City's signature senior event, the Annual Senior Luncheon. This year's event was held in the courtyard of the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center. Max B. Rothman, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging, Medicaid Benefits Counselor Patricia Diaz and SHINE Liason Kathy Sarmiento all outlined many of the programs and services that are available to seniors
3/23/2010: CORAL GABLES FARMERS MARKET ENDS WITH GRAND FINALE PICNIC -Saturday, March 27- Read full story The Coral Gables Farmers Market will come to a close with a Grand Finale Picnic, co-hosted by the American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF).
3/15/2010: CITY OF CORAL GABLES CELEBRATES PIONEER DAY AT HISTORIC PINEWOOD CEMETERY Read full story The City of Coral Gables and the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board present Pioneer Day, a celebration of the history of early pioneer families, many buried at Pinewood Cemetery.
2/25/2010: OUTDOOR CORAL GABLES FARMERS MARKET IS MORE THAN JUST FRESH PRODUCE FOR SALE Read full story In the 1920s, before City founder George Merrick began developing the City Beautiful, this was a thriving guava and avocado grove owned and operated by his family. Every winter, the agricultural roots of the City return to the town center in a three-month celebration of South Florida's agricultural riches, amidst the ambience and architecture of downtown Coral Gables.
2/23/2010: GABLES DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS & RESIDENTS TO BE BRIEFED ON UPCOMING PONCE DE LEON MEDIAN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Read full story Coming soon to Downtown Coral Gables is the second phase of the Ponce de Leon Boulevard median installation and roadway improvements.
2/17/2010: BACARDI U.S.A. MOVES HEADQUARTERS TO CITY OF CORAL GABLES Read full story City leaders extended the welcome mat to Bacardi U.S.A. and its employees during the opening of its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Coral Gables. The presence of Bacardi in Downtown Coral Gables reinforces the City's reputation as the preferred multinational corporate capital of South Florida.
2/10/2010: LOCAL CPA CELEBRATES 50+ YEARS OF DOING BUSINESS IN CORAL GABLES Read full story In 1959, Frank Sinatra and Doris Day were two of the most popular singers, the Barbie dolls were introduced to the world, and Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states of the union.
1/25/2010: SUPER ART IN THE PARK WELCOMES SUPER BOWL FANS Read full story It's the New Orleans Saints versus the Indiana Colts coming to South Florida to battle at the Super Bowl. On Friday, January 29, the City of Coral Gables will host the Super Art in the Park, a Super Bowl sanctioned event co-hosted by the Kiwanis of Little Havana, the City of Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Coral Gables.
1/22/2010: SALVADORE PARK CLOSES FOR REPAIRS Read full story Salvadore Park, located at 1120 Andalusia Avenue, will close to the public on February 1, 2010 in order to complete approximately $170,000 in repairs and renovations.
1/21/2010: GABLES RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY OF COUNTRY CLUB PRADO RENOVATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010 Read full story The public is invited to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the renovation of Country Club Prado entrance. Light refreshments will be served.
1/19/2010: Coral Gables Collects for Haitian Earthquake Victims Read full story The City of Coral Gables is collecting donations for the victims of the earthquake that ravaged Haiti. Cash donations are the most effective way of providing relief.
1/10/2010: COUNTY GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Read full story Miami-Dade County has opened its Mom and Pop Small Business Grants which are available to Coral Gables businesses located in Districts 6 and 7.
12/9/2009: LIFE-SAVING HEART ATTACK TREATMENT IS USED IN CORAL GABLES Read full story The City of Coral Gables Fire Department has successfully implemented a cutting edge life-saving technique to treat heart attack patients.
12/7/2009: HAVE A MERRY SPECIAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Read full story Ever wondered what Mrs. Claus cooks Santa for breakfast? You can find out up close and personal, by reserving today your space to have Breakfast with Santa, on Saturday, December 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m. until noon at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive.
12/2/2009: STEP BACK IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT MERRICK HOUSE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Read full story The historic Coral Gables Merrick House, home of city founder George Merrick, will open its doors to the community to celebrate the holidays.
11/24/2009: SANTA IS COMING TO CORAL GABLES CITY HALL: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Read full story He's making a list and he's checking it twice: Santa Claus is coming to City Hall on Friday, December 4 for the City of Coral Gables 2009 Holiday Spectacular.
11/23/2009: CITY OF CORAL GABLES TO DISTRIBUTE THANKSGIVING TURKEYS TO RESIDENTS IN NEED Read full story The City of Coral Gables is participating in the Miami-Dade County League of Cities' Third Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to be held Tuesday, November 24 at Jean Willis Park.
11/5/2009: CORAL GABLES TROLLEY RECEIVES MARKETING RECOGNITION FROM FLORIDA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION Read full story The Coral Gables Trolley program received two marketing awards from the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) at its annual conference held in October 27, in Jacksonville, Florida.
11/3/2009: CITY OF CORAL GABLES BEGINS WARNING PERIOD FOR RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Read full story The City of Coral Gables announced the start of a new traffic safety program to prevent dangerous red-light running. On October 22, the City's red-light safety cameras began taking photos of red-light runners at Alhambra Circle and South LeJeune Road /S.W. 42nd Avenue.
10/30/2009: VENETIAN POOL CLOSES FOR RENOVATIONS Read full story It's time to put away your swimsuits. You'll have to wait a few months to take a dip in Venetian Pool. Coral Gables' historic landmark will close for renovations November 2nd.
10/30/2009: CORAL GABLES TELEVISION (CGTV) NOMINATED FOR AN EMMY AWARD Read full story For the first time in its television history, Coral Gables Television, the city's municipal television station, has been nominated for an Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
10/28/2009: CORAL WAY AND SEGOVIA STREET ROUNDABOUT IS OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED Read full story A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place October 27 to officially commemorate the Coral Way and Segovia Street Roundabout.
10/27/2009: CITY OF CORAL GABLES BEGINS WARNING PERIOD FOR RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Read full story The City of Coral Gables announced the start of a new traffic safety program to prevent dangerous red-light running.
10/21/2009: PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR CORAL WAY AND SEGOVIA STREET ROUNDABOUT Read full story With the planting of six beautiful Royal Palm Trees and additional landscaping and lighting, the Coral Way and Segovia Street Roundabout is finally complete.
10/16/2009: CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFERING LIMITED SENIOR TAXI DISCOUNT PROGRAM Read full story The City of Coral Gables, in collaboration with the Alliance for Aging, is offering a limited number of Senior Taxi Discount coupons to residents of Coral Gables who are 65 years old or older.
10/14/2009: NO SCARY DRIVING THIS HALLOWEEN -- KEEP TRICK-OR-TREATERS SAVE Read full story On Halloween, your neighborhood will literally be swarming with children, and it's your job to be sure they take their treats home safely.
10/9/2009: CITY OF CORAL GABLES UNVEILS ANTI-GRAFFITI PROGRAM Read full story Graffiti and other acts of vandalism often happen under the cloak of night and in such a manner that makes it difficult to apprehend individuals in the act of committing these crimes.
10/7/2009: CITY TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS H1N1 FLU PREVENTION Read full story If you'd like to know more about the much talked about H1N1 flu, here's an opportunity to find out everything you can do to prevent it from affecting you.
9/30/2009: PREPARING FOR THE FLU SEASON: CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND MIAMI DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS H1N1 FLU PREVENTION Read full story If you'd like to know more about the much talked about H1N1 flu, here's an opportunity to find out everything you can do to prevent it from affecting you.
9/23/2009: CITY OF CORAL GABLES TO BEGIN BILLING RESIDENTS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Read full story To help cover the increasing cost of providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the community, and in order to rely less on property taxes and other city revenues, the City of Coral Gables will begin billing residents for rescue transportation services, effective October 1, 2009.
9/17/2009: GABLES TO THE BAY REGATTA RAISES FUNDS FOR WATERWAY RENAISSANCE Read full story The recent Gables to the Bay Regatta attracted hundreds of water sports aficionados, all for a good cause. More than $20,000 was raised to fund the Waterway Renaissance project, a public/private partnership that aims to preserve green spaces, create and enhance parks, and renovate landmarks.
9/17/2009: CORAL GABLES PARTICIPATES IN GOVERNMENT EXCHANGE WITH AIX-EN-PROVENCE Read full story Coral Gables International Affairs Coordinating Council Vice-Chair Steven Edelstein recently arrived from Aix-en-Provence, Coral Gables' Sister City. His trip to the south of France was not all pleasure. Mr. Edelstein was one of many international delegates that converged in the picturesque city for a week-long symposium focusing on various aspects of government. All of the delegates come from countries that share strong economic and cultural ties with Aix.
9/16/2009: FIRST HOMEOWNER IN CORAL GABLES TO POWER HOUSE WITH SOLAR ENERGY Read full story An expansive tropical canopy, a commercial and residential recycling program and a local public transportation system are among the green features you'll find in Coral Gables.
8/28/2009: MAKING WATER SAFETY A PRIORITY IN CORAL GABLES: VENETIAN AQUATIC CLUB CELEBRATES GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Read full story What started half a century ago with a group of stay-at-home moms looking to do a good deed has grown into a well-greased volunteer organization of about 125 people dedicated to teaching water safety.
8/24/2009: CORAL GABLES MAYOR DON SLESNICK ELECTED PRESIDENT OF FLORIDA LEAGUE OF MAYORS Read full story Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick was sworn in as the President of the Florida League of Mayors, the nonpartisan organization of mayors representing the state of Florida.
8/21/2009: CITY TO OFFER FREE CPR COURSES Read full story Beginning next month, the City of Coral Gables will offer an American Heart Association CPR certification course for those interested in knowing how to perform life-saving skills.
8/11/2009: CORAL GABLES TEEN RESIDENT PROVIDES VOICE FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS Read full story Domestic violence is a problem that largely remains a silent one. The abuse, whether physical or emotional, is usually committed behind closed doors and never spoken about.
8/7/2009: CITY OF CORAL GABLES TO OFFER CPR CERTIFICATION COURSE FOR FREE Read full story Beginning next month, the City of Coral Gables will offer an American Heart Association CPR certification course for those interested in knowing how to perform life-saving skills.
7/21/2009: CITY ANNOUNCES MANDATORY WORKSHOP FOR CULTURAL GRANT FUNDING Read full story The City of Coral Gables invites nonprofit and cultural organizations to attend the mandatory Cultural Grants Workshop for groups interested in receiving cultural grant funding.
6/9/2009: FOURTH OF JULY Read full story The City of Coral Gables is facing financial challenges and therefore, will not be holding the annual Fourth of July fireworks.
6/8/2009: THE PALACE SENIOR HOUSING SECURES REGULATORY APPROVALS Read full story Coral Gables' first public/private senior housing facility designed to provide 243 upscale living units in downtown Coral Gables has received the regulatory approvals necessary.
6/5/2009: TRAFFIC ALERT: LANE CLOSURES EXPECTED ON OLD CUTLER ROAD BEGINNING JUNE 8 Read full story The City of Coral Gables will begin work on a major construction project to upgrade the infrastructure in the southern part of the City that will affect traffic for the next couple of months.
5/28/2009: WILLIAM KERDYK SENIOR AVENUE DEDICATED IN HONOR OF LATE CORAL GABLES COMMISSIONER Read full story Two years after the passing of long-time Coral Gables City Commissioner William H. Kerdyk Sr., a special tribute was held to honor his legacy.
5/1/2009: Mensaje Especial de La Ciudad de Coral Gables En Relación a la Gripa Porcina Read full story La Ciudad de Coral Gables ha estado vigilando el desarrollo de la gripa porcina a nivel local y en el estado de la Florida. Esta información ha sido emitida directamente por el CDC, para asistir a los residentes de Coral Gables en sus esfuerzos por mantenerse saludables. La Ciudad de Coral Gables continuará monitoreando constantemente esta situación, y proveerá más información conforme se vayan generado más noticias al respecto. El Departamento de Salud del Estado de la Florida ha creado un mensaje automático con respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes del público acerca de este virus. El mensaje esta disponible en ingles o en español, solo tiene que marcar gratis al, 1-800-755-8039.
4/30/2009: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW REGARDING THE SWINE FLU Read full story The City of Coral Gables is monitoring the swine flu situation locally and in the state of Florida. The following information has been compiled from the CDC to assist Coral Gables residents in their efforts to stay healthy. The City of Coral Gables will continue to monitor this situation around the clock and will provide further updates as required. The State Department of Health has created a recorded message with answers to frequently asked questions and current information. The message can be heard in English and Spanish by dialing 1-800-775-8039.
4/28/2009: WATER RESTRICTIONS IN CORAL GABLES STILL IN EFFECT Read full story The City of Coral Gables is following the water restriction guidelines put in place by the South Florida Water Management District. According to Water Management officials, we are still under extreme drought conditions, the fourth worst in the history for the area.
4/15/2009: CITY OF CORAL GABLES TO HOLD SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR REELECTED COMMISSIONERS Read full story The City of Coral Gables will hold an Investiture Ceremony to swear in Maria Anderson and Rafael "Ralph" Cabrera Jr., reelected as Coral Gables Commissioners on April 14. The public is invited to attend.
4/10/2009: CORAL GABLES TELEVISION WINS TELLY AWARD FOR "GABLES GOES GREEN" SHOW Read full story Coral Gables Television has come a long way in providing informative shows for Coral Gables residents and its quality of programming is receiving national recognition.
4/2/2009: PUBLIC INVITED TO REVIEW DRAFT LEASE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTRY CLUB OF CORAL GABLES. Read full story The City of Coral Gables Development Department will hold an informal meeting to present the draft lease agreement with Liberty Events for the long-term leasing of the Country Club of Coral Gables.
3/27/2009: Optical Scan Voting Machines To Be Displayed At Coral Gables City Hall. Read full story The Miami-Dade County's new optical scan voting machines will be on display for all Coral Gables residents to preview prior to the City's General Biennial Election.
3/11/2009: City Commission Selects Patrick Salerno As Next Coral Gables City Manager Read full story The Coral Gables City Commission voted on Tuesday, March 10th to offer the position of City Manager to Patrick G. Salerno. Salerno, who was former Manager of the City of Sunrise in Broward County for 17 years, obtained the support of the majority of the City Commission and is to negotiate compensation and terms of employment in the upcoming weeks.
2/3/2009: What To Do When Driving Through A Traffic Circle Read full story The City of Coral Gables recently opened the roundabout at Segovia Street and Coral Way in its continued campaign to provide traffic calming devices to reduce vehicular congestion.