The latest news for you: Halloween in Coral Gables is the place to be, Mayor's Town Hall, Google coach led seminar, and more!

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E-NEWS: Oct. 26, 2022

Coral Gables, the place to be for Halloween

The City Beautiful will be abuzz with a variety of Halloween-themed events running from Saturday, Oct. 29 through Monday, Oct. 31.

“We invite South Florida residents and visitors to join us Halloween weekend,” said Mayor Vince Lago. “We are hosting family-friendly events like Trick-or-Treat on the Mile and the Day of the Dead celebration for all to enjoy.”

See a list of Halloween events here

Watch a video on Halloween safety tips

News and Updates

Off to a great start

The Harvest Market is back every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 17 on Minorca Ave. between Ponce and Galiano Ave. Stop by for fresh produce, home décor, accessories, and dog treats while you enjoy breakfast, lunch, or a snack under the tree canopy. Dedicated bike parking is available.

“The first week of the Harvest Market was a huge success,” said Mayor Vince Lago. “I salute Nicolas Cabrera and his team for a job well done in producing this event which helps activate our North Ponce neighborhood and businesses.”

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A historic fund

The city will sell unused development rights from the city owned historic Fink Studio, the Coral Gables Museum, the Miracle Theatre and the buildings located next to the theatre. The proceeds are going into a newly established Historic Preservation Fund which will be used exclusively for the upkeep and restoration of city owned historic properties.

“In Coral Gables as we look to the future, we are committed to preserving our past,” said City Manager Peter J. Iglesias. “This is an innovative way to maintain our historic properties.”

Keeping you safe

The City of Coral Gables is testing its 1,400 fire hydrants as part of its annual program to ensure that hydrants have necessary flow in case of an emergency and have

clear lines and functioning operating valves. The testing is expected to be completed by February 2023 and will take place seven days a week between 7:30 a.m. and

5:30 p.m. For more information, call 305-460-5581.

Why Coral Gables? continues

Tune in for the latest installment of the Why Coral Gables? campaign featuring American Airlines. The LinkedIn video series showcases multinational companies that have chosen the City Beautiful as their home. Tune in over the next three Thursdays as we learn why these companies selected Coral Gables and follow us on LinkedIn to hear the latest news from the City of Coral Gables.

Mark your calendar

Show your thanks, clean up

Grab a few coworkers and join us on Monday, Nov. 7, at

5 p.m. for the quarterly cleanup of Downtown Coral Gables. All the essential equipment will be provided. Meet at the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce office, 201 Alhambra Circle, suite 100. Light bites will be provided post cleanup, courtesy of Baptist Health South Florida. Volunteer hours are available upon request.

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Google coach leads

marketing workshop

Coral Gables is partnering with Grow with Google to offer businesses a free fall workshop series. A Google digital coach will lead this two-part, online workshop. The first seminar taking place on Thursday, Nov. 3 at noon, will focus on teaching businesses how to successfully market to customers. Everyone involved with the promotion of your business should attend.

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Town Hall Meeting

Attend the Mayor's upcoming Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave. with special guest speaker State Senator Ileana Garcia. Residents can participate in person, by phone or via Zoom.

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Sunshine Meeting

A Sunshine Meeting regarding solid waste will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. at City Hall, Commission Chambers. Join members of the City Commission as they discuss this important topic.