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‘Taste of the Gables’ to open Restaurant Week celebration

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Once again it is time to vote for the best food in Coral Gables. Presented by Bacardi USA Inc. and the Jackson Family Estates, “Taste of the Gables” will take place on Thursday, May 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westin Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon Ave. Event-goers will be able to cast their [...]

Fitness Together – The “Neiman Marcus” of fitness: an elite, private training studio where members receive the VIP treatment.

(From left to right) Scott Baumann, co-owner/trainer, Denise Rodriguez, Linda Dann, TJ Sabalka, trainer, and Elisa Seda, trainer.

At Fitness Together, you won’t see photographs of the facility’s trainers or celebrities on the walls. “Too old? Too many injuries? I am 72 with 2 total knee replacements, 2 carpal tunnel surgeries, 1 hernia repair, plus overweight. Fitness Together knows my weak spots and adapt. They keep me safe and active. I have much [...]

Stamp Out Hunger food collection seeks your participation, May 12

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Hunger in America? Believe it! In many ways, America is the land of plenty, but for one in six people in the United States, hunger is a reality.  Today, nearly 49 million Americans, including 16 million children, are struggling with hunger. These often are hardworking adults, children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet [...]

Enjoy a night out with art in Coconut Grove

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Before the summer fun begins, Coconut Grove invites visitors to enjoy a night out with international art, hors d’oeuvres, friends and family. The Grove Gallery Walk, an event that takes place the first Saturday of each month, will continue May 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. This month RodezArt.com Gallery, 3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237, [...]

Fifth annual Restaurant Week, Taste of Gables coming soon

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Coral Gables Restaurant Week, presented by Bacardi USA Inc., launches with “Taste of the Gables” at the Westin Colonnade Hotel, located at 180 Aragon Ave., on May 31, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Event-goers will cast their votes for the “Best Taste of the Gables” award after sampling a variety of tastes from participating restaurants. [...]

Students make, present matzah covers to residents at The Palace

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The Shir Ami Religious School at Temple Judea in Coral Gables recently celebrated Passover by making and giving matzah covers. Teacher Ken Levy’s second grade class hand-decorated matzah covers for residents at The Palace in Kendall and delivered them on Friday, Mar. 30. Matzah, or unleavened bread, is eaten during the eight days of Passover [...]

Author/travel entrepreneur launches Tropic Moon Press

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Coral Gables author and travel entrepreneur Charles J. Kropke recently announced the launch of Tropic Moon Press, a new publishing company focusing on books that exhibit a genuine sense of place or a unique story line. “With the success of our first book, South Beach: Stories of a Renaissance, Tropic Moon Press is building a [...]

Gables BID proves a successful model for other Florida cities

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The Business Improvement District of Coral Gables (BID) is setting a trend. Florida cities including Winter Park, Boca Raton, Naples, Doral, South Miami and MiMo recently have contacted and visited to learn more about its formation, services and strategies. The BID’s success in marketing and advocacy have been evident, and its neighbors have taken notice [...]

Elmo, Super Grover & Friends at BankUnited Center, June 15-17

Elmo and the Fabulous Five come to the rescue in Sesame Street Live ‘Elmo’s Super Heroes.’

Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help — and it’s Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue when this fantastic musical production zooms into Miami. Join Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe’s pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Super Heroes” at BankUnited Center from Friday, June 15, through [...]

Choral Academy, Seraphic Fire perform to keep the music alive

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The young singers of the Miami Choral Academy will not forget soon the standing ovation they received Wednesday, Mar. 28, at the New World Center on Miami Beach. MCA’s 200 members — all in elementary school — sang beautifully at Keep the Music Alive, a benefit concert of opera arias for the Miami Choral Academy. [...]

Walk for the Animals attracts more than 3,000 participants

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Walk for the Animals, presented by Pet Supermarket, took place at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., and was an exciting and worthwhile activity for the entire family — and, of course their dogs. The Walk is the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s largest annual community event, attracting more than 3,000 people. This year’s grand [...]

Commissioner Lynda Bell earns honors from two organizations

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As part of National Women’s History Month, Miami-Dade Commissioner Lynda Bell was honored in two back-to-back award ceremonies recognizing a number of outstanding local women who have made significant and lasting contributions to South Florida. The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in conjunction with the Parks [...]

Wok Masters modernizes authentic Chinese-American dining

Yony Moy (right) watches over his kitchen at Wok Masters.

At Wok Masters by Moy in South Miami, you will not find food kept warm by steam tables waiting to be brought out to customers. There is no precooking; every dish is cooked to order and made with fresh ingredients. The prices are very affordable, with many dishes costing no more than $13, and rarely [...]

‘Topping Out’ marks progress for The Palace at Coral Gables

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The Palace at Coral Gables marked its “topping out” on Mar. 16 with a traditional celebration for more than 300 construction workers involved on the project at 45 Andalusia Ave. Coastal Construction Company, the general contractor, is ahead of schedule on the ninestory luxury residential community and 535- space parking garage. “Topping out celebrations were [...]

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