During a recent beautiful afternoon, the Historical Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) celebrated “An Afternoon in Italy” in Coral Gables at the historically designated Italianate-style home of Maria Alicia and Ajit Asrani. The home, built in 1928, is one of the earliest on the Coral Gables waterway and features a magnificent garden, a stunning [...]
A historic Torah scroll has found its way from Majorca, Spain to Chabad in Coral Gables, where it is being restored. This unique Torah was written on deerskin, approximately 200 years ago. The entire community is invited to join in celebrating the continuity of the Jewish people by welcoming this Torah scroll to its new [...]
The Firefighters Secretary’s Day Luncheon at Jungle Island was the perfect way for businesses to thank their administrative assistants as well as for organizations to support the community. This annual affair is always crazy fun for the ladies and this year was no exception. Among the many women in the crowd was a large group [...]
Coral Gables’ skyline has seen a recent addition with the decorative architectural copper dome on top of The Palace, a luxury senior housing development at 1 Andalusia Avenue. The dome recalls the architecture of the Spanish Baroque, one of the periods of history of art that served as inspiration for city founder George Merrick’s vision [...]
The City of Coral Gables is one of 217 cities and towns recognized as a 2013 Playful City USA community for its efforts to give children the childhood they deserve by providing ample opportunities for play. Sponsored by the Humana Foundation, Playful City USA is a national program from KaBOOM! that celebrates and promotes local [...]
Enjoy free lunch, beverages, several $25 VISA Gift Card raffles & giveaways Plus, tour the new office & meet Dr. Frank J. Martell WHAT: Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care will be hosting a special community open house to celebrate the relocation of their Coral Gables center. The event includes lunch, a giveaway [...]
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, one of the premier conservation and education- based gardens in the world and a recognized international leader in both Florida and international conservation, has received the 2013 Green Legacy Award from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the unparalleled dedication and commitment to ecological sustainability over the past [...]
The all-new 2014 Kia Forte is one of the best new car buys on the market today. Fully loaded, the top-of-the-line model costs under $20,000 and the base price is just $15,900. Slotted between the Rio sub-compact sedan and the best-selling Optima mid-size sedan, the all-new Forte includes a long list of available premium features [...]
Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department, in partnership with the Humane Society of Greater Miami and The Cat Network, participated in the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Annual Partnership meeting in Austin, TX in September 2012, where 10 other communities nationwide also presented their accomplishments and projected increase in the number [...]
Treat mom to a decadent and delicious day at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., in the Garden House at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd. in Coral Gables. Delight in the flavors of Europe with this year’s menu theme, “A Taste of Italy.” [...]
Guests at the monthly Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Apr. 18 at the Biltmore Hotel were thoroughly entertained by a program showcasing the award-winning Performing and Visual Arts Programs of Gulliver Schools. The student-driven program began with a young student leading the pledge and an 11th grader announcing, followed by some of the [...]
Apr. 21 marked the 11th Anniversary Acoustic Music Show featuring performances by top musicians and bands at JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Eleven years ago, the late John Brown, a folk singer who moved to Miami from Chicago, was invited by John Clarke and Martin Lynch to bring his [...]
Fifteen employees and family members from Home Financing Center in Coral Gables, the largest independent locally owned mortgage lender in South Florida, joined forces with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami on Apr. 13 to help build a home for a family in need in Miami’s Liberty City. The group worked on landscaping, planting trees [...]
The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Police Department will pay tribute to its fallen officers at a Police Memorial Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 4 p.m., at Merrick Park, across from City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. The event is free and open to the public. In 1991, the City of Coral [...]
