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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The next Recycling Drive-Thru event takes place this Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind City Hall. Participants must enter through the Coral Way entrance to the City Hall parking lot. Walk-ins and bicyclists are welcome. Proof of Coral Gables residency required.

Residents can bring old electronics and large cardboard boxes for recycling, dispose of household hazardous waste, plastic bags and film, bring documents for shredding, and drop off lightly/gently used clothing.

Flags over Giralda

Rows of American flags now stretch overhead on Giralda Plaza creating a sea of red, white and blue.

The installation honors 250 years of American history and celebrates the nation's enduring spirit. The display transforms Giralda Plaza into a festive gathering place and offers residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy this milestone in downtown Coral Gables.



Stop by, take in the display and enjoy the shops, restaurants and businesses along Giralda Plaza. The installation will remain on display through Nov. 22.

Setting the Standard

The Coral Gables Fire Department is the first agency in Miami-Dade County to earn accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), recognizing its commitment to excellence in emergency medical services.

The voluntary review included a comprehensive application and an on-site evaluation by national EMS experts, assessing patient care, operations and coordination with other agencies. 

“Achieving CAAS accreditation reflects the professionalism, preparation and dedication of every member of the Coral Gables Fire Department,” said Fire Chief Marcos De La Rosa. 

Give Miami Day

Give Miami Day turns 15 this year, bringing Greater Miami together to support more than 1,000 local nonprofits, including more than 100 based in Coral Gables.

Organized by The Miami Foundation, the biggest single-city giving day in the nation helps local organizations continue their vital work and respond to changing community needs. Early giving begins Saturday, Nov. 14, ahead of Give Miami Day on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Among the U.S.'s most walkable neighborhoods

The City Beautiful earned a spot on Quartz’s list of the 10 most walkable neighborhoods in America to buy a home, alongside Old Town Alexandria, Boston’s South End and Philadelphia’s Society Hill. The recognition is a nod to city founder George Merrick’s vision for Coral Gables, which lives on in the tree-lined streets and inviting public spaces that make the city a pleasure to explore on foot.

Historic Villages - French Normandy Village

The French Normandy Village is one of Coral Gables’ seven historic villages. Constructed between 1926 and 1927, the village was designed by architects John and Coulton Skinner and inspired by 15th century French architecture. Its homes feature decorative half-timbering, steep gabled roofs with shingles and overhanging upper floors, bringing Old World character to The City Beautiful.   

It is bounded by Le Jeune Road, Vizcaya Court, Vizcaya Avenue and Alesio Avenue. The village has also played a unique role in local history. During the 1930s, its residences were used as men’s dormitories and fraternity houses for the University of Miami, and soldiers lived there during World War II. Nearly a century later, the French Normandy Village remains a distinctive example of Coral Gables’ early vision of creating internationally inspired residential neighborhoods.