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Tag: Coral Gables

Transportation’s Future, Part 3: Le Jeune Road hints at conflict ahead

One Miami Dade bus route, the 42, clearly illustrates the difficulties ahead for county transportation planners and citizens in adapting to the new plan. Click...

Coral Gables economic plan kept the city on an even keel...

The pandemic forcing the University of Miami to largely close did not devastate Coral Gables because of the economic plan the municipal government put...

Coral Gables elects new mayor, but commission races go to runoffs

After more than a year of campaigning, Vice Mayor Vince Lago, 43, will be Coral Gables’ next mayor. He bested Commissioner Pat Keon, 72,...

Top five Instagram-worthy desserts in Miami

Miami is full of Instagram-worthy dessert spots where social media savants take pictures of their food before consuming it. It’s a trend that allows local...

How Coral Gables Art Cinema adapted to the pandemic (includes video...

Launched in 2006, Coral Gables Art Cinema is a non-profit movie theatre that typically shows independent and foreign films. In addition, it screens classic...

Coral Gables restaurants respond to the $15 minimum wage increase

On November 3, Floridians voted to raise the minimum wage from $8.56 to 15 dollars an hour. Starting on September 21, 2021, it will...

Miami food businesses open, try luck during pandemic

In 2017, Chef Omar Montero opened La Santa Taqueria. He started out serving authentic Mexican tacos in two stationary food trucks at the Midtown...

The changing architecture of Coral Gables offends and draws praise (video...

Almost a century ago, George Merrick planned a city that would allow Floridians to explore and experience the rich history of the Mediterranean. However,...

Five best farmers markets in Miami

Why shop for produce at your typical supermarket when you can take a trip to the farmers market with your family and friends? You...

Coral Gables declares climate emergency

After months of pressure from climate-action groups like Fridays for Future Miami, Coral Gables commissioners declared a climate emergency today.  Their vote followed a speech...