http://www.coralgables.com// This is the syndication feed for City of Coral GablesWed, 22 May 2013 00:39:36 -0400The City of Coral Gables is one of 217 cities and towns recognized as a 2013 Playful City USA community for its efforts to give children the childhood they deserve by providing ample opportunities for play. Sponsored by the Humana Foundation, Playful City USA is a national program from KaBOOM! that...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=846Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=846&date=20130508091727The Coral Gables’ skyline has seen a recent addition with the decorative architectural dome on top of The Palace, a luxury senior housing development at 1 Andalusia Avenue. The dome recalls the architecture of the Spanish Baroque, one of the periods of history of art that served as inspiration...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=848Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=848&date=20130508091849Nestlé USA has awarded 18-year-old Maria Corina Mendoza of Coral Gables its prestigious Nestlé Very Best In Youth award. The Coral Gables resident joins 17 other outstanding young leaders from across the country. Hundreds of student entries were submitted to Nestlé USA for...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=850Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=850&date=20130508092258Miami fashion blogger Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella offers the following suggestions to make your momma happy, just in case you forgot it’s Mother’s Day this Sunday: Pretty Is As Pretty Does: Keep mom looking good with the Mama Mio Omega Feel Good Mini Kit, featuring buffs,...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=852Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=852&date=20130508092919Ciao, Coral Gables: you can pretend you’re in Italy all day long, this Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum. It’s Family Day on Aragon, presented in partnership with Coral Gables Art Cinema and Books & Books. Join us at the Museum at 2 p.m. for...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=854Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=854&date=20130508093128“If you don’t come, you won’t dance!” (¡Si no vienes, no bailas!) is this year’s theme for the CubaLibre Block Party, the very popular event presented by The Globe restaurant to be held on Friday, May 17, from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. on the 300 block of Alhambra...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=856Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=856&date=20130508093407The City of Coral Gables invites kids of all ages to National Kids To Parks Day, on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a day full of games, fun sports and exciting activities. Bring your child (ages 5-17 years old) for basketball games at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=858Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=858&date=20130508093803May 9 & 10: Expect traffic delays around the BankUnited Center, on US1 and Ponce de Leon Blvd, between Granada and Red Road, on May 9 beginning at 4 p.m. and on May 10 beginning at 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. due to graduation ceremonies at the University of Miami. May 17: The 300 block...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=860Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=860&date=20130508093917May 9 & 10: Expect traffic delays around the BankUnited Center, on US1 and Ponce de Leon Blvd, between Granada and Red Road, on May 9 beginning at 4 p.m. and on May 10 beginning at 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. due to graduation ceremonies at the University of Miami. May 17: The 300 block...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=106Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=106&date=20130508094953In a packed Commission Chambers filled with family and friends, the newly elected members of the Coral Gables City Commission were sworn into office three days after winning the 2013 General Biennial Election. The incumbent Mayor Jim Cason, who was reelected for a second two-year term, took the...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=830Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=830&date=20130508091257The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Garden Club present the Annual Arbor Day Celebration and Landscape Beautification Awards Presentation this Friday, April 26. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. with a Junior Arbor Day program for younger students up to third grade, followed by the...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=832Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=832&date=20130508091313Coral Gables Gallery Night is one of the longest running in South Florida and is a free and fun way for everyone to experience the City's art scene the first Friday of each month. Art enthusiasts can begin the evening by visiting the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, to enjoy food, drinks and...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=834Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=834&date=20130508091328As part of the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents are invited to attend the following free programs: Monday, April 29, 5 p.m. The University of Miami will host a lecture with Jane Goodall, founder of the...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=836Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=836&date=20130508091344The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Police Department will pay tribute to its fallen officers at a Police Memorial Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, May 2 at 4 p.m. The event takes place at Merrick Park, across from City Hall, at 405 Biltmore Way. The event is free and open to the public....http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=838Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=838&date=20130508091400In celebration of its 25th anniversary season, the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre will present an entire day of theatre fun for the whole family at the 18th Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival Kids Fest. Featuring a full schedule of cultural entertainment and hands-on...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=840Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=840&date=20130508091414The City of Coral Gables is joining a national law enforcement initiative to remove potentially dangerous prescription drugs from people’s homes. In 2011, an estimated 2.3 million persons aged 12 and older used psychotherapeutic drugs non-medically for the first time within the past year, more...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=842Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=842&date=20130508091429April 25: Traffic around the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center will be congested around 3-4 p.m. due to the Premios Billboard Latin Music Award. Please avoid the area around Ponce de Leon Boulevard and US1. Andalusia Avenue from Galiano Street to Douglas Road: There will be sporadic...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=844Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=844&date=20130508091451An Investiture Ceremony for newly elected Commission members takes place this Friday, April 12 at noon at City Hall in the Commission Chambers. The ceremony will be televised live on Coral Gables Television, Channel 77. The Oath of Office will be administered by the Honorable Frank A. Shepherd from...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=818Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=818&date=20130415093700Beginning on Saturday, April 20, seniors and youth living in Coral Gables can reserve free tickets, on a first-come, first-served basis, for the play “The Fox On The Fairway,” a charming screwball adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair with ... golf. The free...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=820Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=820&date=20130424092147The City’s convenient PayByPhone program continues to receive a very positive response. Since implementation in November 2012, usage has tripled. The former Pay-By-Phone system, which was only available in Coral Gables, generated an average of $20,000 a month and approximately 3,000...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=823Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=823&date=20130424092217As part of the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents are invited to attend the following free programs: •Wednesday, April 17, 4:30 p.m. Robert Bellah, Elliott Professor of Sociology, Emeritus, at the University of...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=825Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=825&date=20130424092233Take out your bike and enjoy the great weather at the monthly Spring Pedals bike tours organized by the Coral Gables Museum. On Sunday, April 21, starting at 11 a.m., bring your bike to enjoy Spain in the Gables, a tour on two wheels focusing on the architectural and cultural presence of Spain in...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=827Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=827&date=20130424092252The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Garden Club present the Annual Arbor Day Celebration and Landscape Beautification Awards Presentation on Friday, April 26. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. with a Junior Arbor Day program for younger students up to third grade, followed by the general...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=828Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=828&date=20130424092203Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 for the Coral Gables General Biennial Election. Voters will select a Mayor and two City Commissioners. Please note that the polling location for precincts 611 and 638 (previously located at Coral Gables Senior High) has now changed to...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=808Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=808&date=20130410022545At this year’s Eggstreme Egg Hunt, everyone will be looking up at the sky instead of down to the ground. Coral Gables will be celebrating spring with its first-ever helicopter egg drop. On Saturday, March 30, thousands of colorful, plastic eggs will be dropped by helicopter onto the Youth...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=790Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=790&date=20130404015147The results of the external audit of the City’s finances were presented to the Commission yesterday. Auditors with McGladrey LLP, Certified Public Accountants, issued an unqualified opinion of the City’s financial statements for the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2012. An...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=804Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=804&date=20130410022606At yesterday’s Commission meet­ing, the Gables by the Sea Homeowners Association ex­pressed their appreciation to City Manager Pat Salerno by presenting him with the “Out­standing Community Service Award.” The award is not given every year, it’s given only when the...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=806Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=806&date=20130410022623Coral Gables continues to attract major companies to its downtown. Diageo, a world leader in spirits, wine, and beer is relocating its Latin America Headquarters to the city in the fall. All 175 Diageo employees based in Miami will move from Blue Lagoon to 396 Alhambra Circle (corner of LeJeune Road...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=810Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=810&date=20130410022642After an extensive evaluation by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), the City has been notified that its Community Rating System (CRS), which is issued through FEMA, will improve from a Class 8 to a Class 7. Once the City is officially reclassified in May, residents living within the flood hazard...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=812Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=812&date=20130424100533Next month, the City’s unique character will be on display for the world to see. The major motion picture “Pain & Gain” which filmed around Coral Gables, including City Hall, will be in theaters starting Friday, April 26. The film features actors Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=814Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=814&date=20130410022735The University of Southernmost Florida is hoping to inform the community about the various career possibilities through a special series of interactive talks with local professionals called “Insight on Success.” The upcoming installment of the series will focus on careers in public...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=816Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=816&date=20130410022755The City recently refinanced two of its outstanding Revenue Bonds for substantial savings. The bonds, issued back in 2004 through the Sunshine State Government Financing Commission, held interest rates of 4.19% and 5.59%. Due to favorable market conditions, the City negotiated new interest rates of...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=788Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=788&date=20130327012807The City of Coral Gables recently received a prestigious award for its program to increase workforce diversity in the category for cities with a population of 25,001-100,000 by the National League of Cities' 2013 City Cultural Diversity Awards Program. In the past few years, the City of Coral Gables...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=792Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=792&date=20130327012846As part of the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents are invited to attend the following free lectures: •Renown Indian author Amitav Ghosh on “China and the Making of Modern India,” Tuesday, March 19,...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=795Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=795&date=20130327012923The City of Coral Gables invites all seniors living in Coral Gables to attend the free Annual Spring Luncheon, to be held on Wednesday, March 27, 11:15 a.m. at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive. The featured guest speaker is University of Miami professor, Dr. Stephen Sapp, who...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=797Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=797&date=20130327012940On Saturday, March 23, at exactly 8:30 p.m., thousands of cities around the world will go dark for one hour during Earth Hour, an annual campaign to raise awareness of the environmental challenges we all face, such as climate change. The Coral Gables community can also participate in Earth Hour by...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=799Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=799&date=20130327013005Which where the most romantically decorated storefronts in Coral Gables? The honors went to My Bestfriend’s Closet for Most Heartwarming, JNL Wellness for Most Thematic, and Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe for Most Playful displays during the Valentine’s Day Storefronts Awards program. The...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=801Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=801&date=20130327013021We suggest you wear something green if you don’t want to get pinched. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long March 15-17 at the original JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant located at 253 Miracle Mile. On Friday, March 15, the famous St. Patrick’s Day Street Party...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=802Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=802&date=20130327012903If you’re a Coral Gables resident you can receive up to four free tickets per household for upcoming Canes Men's Baseball games. This special offer is made possible thanks to the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami. Tickets for the...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=770Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:30:00 -0500http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=770&date=20130313092530This weekend, art, music and delicious food come together on the streets of Miracle Mile. Carnaval on the Mile takes place this Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. until midnight, and on Sunday, March 3, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.  Enjoy three main stages located on LeJeune Road, Douglas Road and...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=785Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:15:00 -0500http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=785&date=20130313092556For Carmen Olazábal, P.E., the new year began with new responsibilities. City Manager Pat Salerno pro­moted Carmen from Assistant Director of Development Services to Assistant City Manager for Opera­tions. Carmen, a Coral Gables resident, began her employment with the City in 2010 as the...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=774Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=774&date=20130313092626The fifth annual Artopia, presented by Downtown Coral Gables, Miracle Mile and the Miami New Times, takes place tomorrow Thursday, February 28, from 7-10 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum. This event joins together an eclectic touch of art, culture, fashion, food, music and film to celebrate...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=776Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=776&date=20130313092640Downtown Coral Gables’ 8th annual Sidewalk Sale returns to Miracle Mile Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3, offering coveted deals from some of the area’s most sought-after retailers. Scheduled during Carnaval on the Mile, the Sidewalk Sale features discounts from 20-75% off on items...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=778Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=778&date=20130313092657You’re invited to the Villagers’ “Garden Concepts” tour this Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This year’s tour showcases gardens in central Coral Gables, an area that is part of the original Town Plan developed in the 1920s. The tour will allow guests to...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=780Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=780&date=20130313092711As part of the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents are invited to attend the following free lectures: •“The Science of Beauty and the Beauty of Science” by Richard Dawkins, one of the world’s most...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=782Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=782&date=20130313092727The 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. The event takes place on Saturday, March 9 beginning at 10 a.m. Join us for a tour of Pinewood Cemetery, the oldest burial...http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=784Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.coralgables.com//index.aspx?page=30&recordid=784&date=20130313092744