Building off the momentum of Mayor Vince Lago's State of the City address, this Thursday we will premiere the first installment of the Why Coral Gables? campaign. The LinkedIn video series will showcase some of the largest multinational companies that have chosen the City Beautiful as their home. Tune in over the next five Thursdays as we learn why these companies chose Coral Gables and follow us on LinkedIn to get the latest news from the City of Coral Gables. |
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Newsbreak, an online news and current affairs magazine used by more than 45 million people, recently published the list of top cities and small towns to call home in the Sunshine State. The list by HomeSnacks, a site that combines data from dozens of sources into bite-sized articles about places to live in the U.S., included Coral Gables as the eighth best.
In naming Coral Gables to the list they write, “The schools in Coral Gables are some of the most well regarded in the region and crime is an afterthought. Bake in the proximity to downtown Miami and it's easy to see from afar why it’s a great place to live."
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In a recent blog post Dissig, a commercial real estate (CRE) technology platform company, looked at where in the U.S. are the best CRE investment opportunities. Cities were ranked using several criteria including economy, environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities. Coral Gables was one of 11 U.S. cities and the only one in Florida selected as being on the rise and one to watch.
Dissig wrote: “Coral Gables is known for its architecture and gorgeous botanic garden—but it’s also an excellent place for ESG investing. The University of Miami drives many green initiatives as well as the talent pool, and many of its well-known businesses are going green: The U.S. headquarters of Bacardi, Inc. received the EPA’s SmartWay Excellence Award for its supply chain practices and energy efficiency.”
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Holiday floral extravaganza |
The Coral Gables Garden Club kicks off its 98th season on Friday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. with a Holiday Floral Extravaganza at the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ. Mario Fernandez, master florist from Belle Fleur in Coral Gables, will lead participants in the art of floral design.
The club raises funds for conservation, environmental and beautification projects, provides gardening therapy for the elderly, and college scholarships for students in natural sciences.
“The funds raised will be used to plant a pollinator garden at Camp Mahachee, a local Girl Scouts camp,” said Susan Rodriguez, club president. “It’s a perfect way to kick-off the holiday season.”
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The University of Miami is offering a buy-one, get-two free promotion for Coral Gables residents to the UM vs. Duke game on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Hard Rock Stadium, time to be determined. Tickets are as low as $25 (limited to four tickets) and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Tickets will be delivered after verification of Coral Gables address. This offer is part of the 20-year Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami.
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Remove air potatoes this Saturday |
Keep Coral Gables Beautiful is looking for volunteers this Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. to help remove invasive air potato plants on Sevilla Ave., between Alhambra Circle and Anastasia Ave. Volunteer hours will be available upon request. Help keep the beautiful in City Beautiful. |
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Fall has arrived. Hundreds of pumpkins will take over Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and a mini harvest market. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and there will be a variety of fall-fitting backdrops available. For additional information, contact parks@coralgables.com.
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In partnership with the Coral Gables Garden Club, the city invites residents to the official opening of the Lamar Louise Curry Park at 2665 De Soto Blvd. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m.
The updated park across from the Venetian Pool is named in honor of Coral Gables Garden Club member Lamar Louise Curry. Curry bequeathed $200,000 to the Coral Gables Garden Club to work with the city on a beautification project. Her wish was granted in the form of a new park named in her honor. For additional information on the ribbon-cutting, contact parks@coralgables.com.
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Planning and Zoning Board: Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Thursday, Oct. 13 at 8 a.m.
Board of Architects: Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m.
Landscape Beautification Advisory Board: Thursday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.
International Affairs Coordinating Council: Monday, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m.
Coral Gables Retirement Board: Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 8 a.m.
Cultural Development Board: Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m.
Code Enforcement Board: Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 8:30 a.m.
Historic Preservation Board: Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board: Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.
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City of Coral Gables
2151 Salzedo Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: 305-446-6800
mediarelations@coralgables.com
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