Get groovy at Giralda Live! |
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Starting this Friday, Nov. 3, Giralda Live on Giralda Plaza will showcase local musicians and activities from 7 to 11 p.m. Put on your dancing shoes this Friday and enjoy the lively Latin beats of La Pachanguisima beginning at 7 p.m.
"Thanks to Giralda Live, Giralda Plaza will be entertainment central on the first Fridays of the month," said Belkys Perez, director of Economic Development. "Join us for live music, art, and shopping in the middle of our restaurant plaza."
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The final episode of the "Why Coral Gables?" non-profit edition is now live on LinkedIn, showcasing Miami Waterkeeper, an organization dedicated to safeguarding our water and providing training opportunities for young advocates.
Centrally located and in close proximity to a variety of local waterways, Coral Gables is the ideal location for Miami Waterkeeper’s home base.
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Staying true to the name - City Beautiful |
Congratulations to Ella Bella RoZio Bridal Couture for receiving the most recent Commercial Beautification Award. The store at 246 Miracle Mile is owned by Ella Peña and Rocio Sanchez. Ella Bella RoZio is proud to be celebrating its 40th anniversary in the City Beautiful this month.
Stay tuned to learn who will be recognized as the last two Commercial Beautification Award recipients this year.
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Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will host their biannual Recycling Drive-Thru for residents this Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the parking lot behind City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. Participants need to enter the City Hall parking lot through Coral Way.
Proof of Coral Gables residency is required, and items will not be accepted before 9 a.m. or after noon.
Over the past eight years, these biannual events have diverted nearly 440,000 pounds of electronic, household hazardous waste, clothing and paper from entering landfills.
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A top seven intelligent community |
The City of Coral Gables was recently recognized by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) as one of the world's top seven intelligent communities of 2023.
The ICF recognized our city for excellence and outcomes in innovation, technology, broadband, economic development, sustainability and citizen engagement.
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The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department has begun working on the Consumer Line Relocation Program, to retire existing water lines from the meter boxes located in the rear and/or side. Please be advised that the contractor, Mar-B-Plumbing, will be distributing notifications and project information around affected neighborhoods.
The project is expected to be completed summer 2024. Work will take place Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Ride the Downtown Express
this Saturday
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Take the Downtown Express on Saturdays from South Gables and the University of Miami directly to shopping and dining in downtown Coral Gables. The Downtown Express trolley is a special trolley route running every Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. Downtown Express riders have access to exclusive promotions and discounts. Hop on and enjoy the ride! |
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It's first Friday in the Gables |
Participating art venues will open their doors this Friday, Nov. 3, for Gables Gallery Night. From 6 to 10 p.m., attendees can experience 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.
Make sure to stop by Giralda Plaza to experience opening night of Giralda Live, a new monthly musical activation coinciding with Gables Gallery Night.
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Mayor Vince Lago and Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson will host a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. Join in person at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave., or via Zoom at zoom.us/j/3054466800.
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The complimentary movie will be shown at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater at 280 Miracle Mile.
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The butterflies need your help |
The Coral Gables Garden Club will host a native plant sale to protect critically endangered pollinators. Garden enthusiasts may purchase three types of larvae-host trees/shrubs and other nectar plants. The deadline to pre-order plants or donate is Nov. 14. |
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Waterways Advisory Board: Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board: Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.
Board of Architects: Thursday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.
Board of Adjustment: Monday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m.
Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board: Monday, Nov. 6 at 3:30 p.m.
Property Advisory Board: Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Communications Committee: Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 8:45 a.m.
Cultural Development Board: Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 9 a.m.
Planning and Zoning Board: Wednesday, Nov. 8 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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