The latest news for you: The return of "Why Coral Gables?", Nationwide Emergency Alert Test and more!

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E-NEWS: October 4, 2023

Spotlighting non-profits

The "Why Coral Gables?" campaign premieres tomorrow on LinkedIn. The third season showcases non-profit organizations that have chosen the City Beautiful as their home. Dedicated to funding research and supporting families and children in their battles against childhood cancer, Live Like Bella has been in Coral Gables since 2018. Learn why they chose the City Beautiful as the backdrop for this vital mission.

"Non-profit organizations are the heartbeat of our city and make our community stronger,” said Belkys Perez, director of Economic Development. “We are proud to have such incredible organizations like the Live Like Bella Foundation, Alpha-1 Foundation, Miami Waterkeeper and Crystal Academy as part of our thriving downtown."

News and Updates

Nationwide emergency alert test

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be conducting a nationwide test of their Emergency Alert System, today, Oct. 4 at approximately 2:20 p.m.

There will be two portions of the test, one directed to cell phones and one for radio and television.

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Recycle and be rewarded

Participate in the reverse vending machine (RVM) recycling program at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive. The top 10 recyclers through Nov. 15, will earn gift certificates for spa services at Mint Wellness Center.

To participate, recyclers should bring plastic bottles or aluminum cans to the reverse vending machine and scan the QR code that appears at the end of your transaction to enter the current contest.

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Work in progress

This week, our Public Works team is continuing to work on new sidewalks. The team will be working on restoring the concrete curbs and ramps at the traffic circle on Navarre and Hernando.

“These initiatives are essential to ensure the safety of our drivers and pedestrians,” said Hermes Diaz, director of Public Works.

Bike tour - spooky edition

Join the Coral Gables Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables for a spooky season bike tour led by former Mayor Don Slesnick on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 for non-members and $5 for museum members.

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Thank goodness, it's

(Gallery Night) Friday

Participating art venues will open their doors this Friday, Oct. 6, for Gables Gallery Night. From 6 to 10 p.m., attendees can experience live music and fine art while enjoying a night out in the City Beautiful. Visitors are encouraged to use the city's trolleys or Freebee on-demand vehicles to travel between galleries.

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The Underline

The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), in partnership with Friends of The Underline, invites you to the third set of public meetings for The Underline Phase 3. An informative discussion will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave.

Finally fall

Soak up the fall scenery and have a “gourd” time taking pictures at Coral Gables’ own Pumpkin Patch at Ponce Circle Park on Saturday, Oct. 21 starting at 1 p.m. Surrounded by hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes, live music, face painting, food, drink and more, it’s hard to deny it’s not fall in Coral Gables.