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"Coral Forest and Secret of the Seas" Public Artwork is Coming to Giralda Plaza

The City of Coral Gables is introducing its newest permanent public art installation on Giralda Plaza, featuring spherical shapes of sculptures that remind us of living and breathing pieces of coral and sea organisms of the underwater world. A dedication ceremony for "Coral Forest" and "Secret of the Seas" hand-sculpted, white Italian Carrara marble pieces by artist Sibylle Pasche will take place on Wednesday, November 28, 5:30 p.m. at Giralda Plaza on Galiano Street. The event is free and open to the public. "Coral Forest" is a group of three sculptures marking the east entrance of Giralda Plaza while "Secret of the Seas" is a solitary sculpture at the west entrance. This project is funded through Art Acquisition Funds and coordinated through the City's Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department. Read more...
valet parking
Downtown Coral Gables Debuts New & Improved Valet Service

Look for the new and improved valet parking service stations around Downtown Coral Gables. In partnership with the Business Improvement District and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, the City has a new Gables Valet service that offers greater customer service for those shopping, dining or visiting Miracle Mile and the surrounding area. Cost to valet park is just $8. Customers can drop off their vehicles at any of the five valet stations and pick them up at a different station for their convenience. Credit cards are now accepted. Read more...
You're Invited to Town Hall Meeting with City Leaders


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Coral Gables Vice Mayor Vince Lago and Commissioner Michael Mena invite you to a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 29, 6 - 8 p.m. at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Avenue. Complimentary valet parking is available across the street at The Palace. Free parking is available in the garage above the building with validation. To receive validation, please bring your ticket with you. This meeting has been publicly noticed in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Read more...
Um basketball
Coral Gables Residents Can Get Free Tickets for UM Men's Basketball Games

Coral Gables residents can receive up to four free tickets for upcoming University of Miami Men's Basketball games. Residents must show proof of residency and pick up the tickets in person on a first-come, first-served basis at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive. The Youth Center is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. There is a maximum of four tickets per household. Here's a list of available games:
  •  Wednesday, December 19, 7 p.m. against Houston Baptist University. Tickets available starting Saturday, December 1, 8 a.m.
  • Saturday, December 29, 4 p.m. against Campbell University. Tickets available starting Saturday, December 15, 8 a.m.
  • Wednesday, January 30, 7 p.m. against Virginia Tech. Tickets available starting Saturday, January 12, 2019, 8 a.m.
  • Saturday, February 23, 2 p.m. against Georgia Tech. Tickets available starting Saturday, February 2, 2019, 8 a.m.
Digital Cities Survey
Coral Gables Wins Top Honor in Digital Cities Survey

The City of Coral Gables won first place in the 2018 Digital Cities Survey presented by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). The survey honors cities in five population classifications for leading the nation in leveraging data to improve a wide range of city services and initiatives. Coral Gables won in the fewer than 75,000 population category.    Read more...
Around Town
Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, Nov 24

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The City of Coral Gables is partnering once again with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the merchants from the Business Improvement District to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 24. On this Saturday, free parking is available in all municipal city garages for the convenience of shoppers from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Freebee will also be providing free rides around the commercial area. We invite you to shop at our small local retailers throughout Coral Gables and support your friendly hometown merchants as the holiday shopping season officially begins this weekend . Read more...
sanitation workshops
Give Us Your Feedback at Sanitation Workshops

Give us your feedback at the Comprehensive Sanitation Plan Workshops taking place on Thursday, November 15 at 6 p.m. at the War Memorial Youth Center (405 University Drive) and Saturday, November 17 at 11 a.m. in the City Hall Courtyard (405 Biltmore Way). The City is seeking resident input on improving our current residential backyard collection services for household garbage and recycling, our bulk trash pile service, and "white goods" (refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) collection service. Read more...
water quality
A Clean Bay Begins in your Backyard

There are many ways you can help to keep our waterways clean. You can plant native plants in your backyard that don't require a lot of water or fertilizer, or you can switch to organic herbicides or pesticides that are not harmful. In collaboration with Miami Waterkeeper, the City of Coral Gables wants to educate all residents on ways to protect our waterways. Read more...
Shops of Merrick Park
Shops at Merrick Park Hosts Tree Lighting Celebration

The  Shops at Merrick Park  invites families and children of all ages to attend its spectacular Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa's Arrival on Thursday, November 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening's free festivities include the grand tree-lighting reveal, live entertainment, retailer pop-up stations and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The shops are located at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue. Read more...
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Magnet Schools Applications Open until January 15, 2019

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools is giving students a world of choices with its Magnet Schools Application Program. You can apply to more than 100 magnet schools across Miami-Dade for the next school year. Applications are accepted until January 15, 2019. Read more...
recycle your electronics
Caroling competition
Recycle Your Electronics
Saturday, November 17,  9 a.m. - 12 noon
City Hall Parking Lot
Caroling Competition 
November 28 - December 4
550 Biltmore Way
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Traffic Update

FDOT is doing roadway and crosswalk construction along Bird Road from SW 38 Court to US1/Dixie Highway. Work will be done on stages to minimize impact to traffic. Project is estimated to last until December 2018. Lane closures may occur during non-peak hours. Please allow extra time to reach your destination while traveling through this area. 
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