Art is everywhere in Coral Gables, recognizing our best "City for All" companies, and much more!

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July 24, 2019

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About Our Public Art Projects

Coffee Talk: All About Public Art in Coral Gables

Art is everywhere in Coral Gables. Watch this episode of Coffee Talk to find out more about all the recent public art installations that are making our City even more beautiful!

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Annexation Process of High Pines/Ponce Davis and Little Gables Stopped by the County

At a public hearing held on July 17 ^th of the County’s Health Care and County Operations Committee, Miami-Dade County Commission members voted to deny the annexation process for both Little Gables and High Pines/ Ponce Davis from moving forward. Coral Gables officials will discuss next steps – if any – regarding any further annexation attempts of these enclaves into our City.

Recognizing our Best "City for All" Companies

Coral Gables needs your help! If you know of a company that provides exemplary accessibility for patrons with disabilities and their families, nominate them to our new “City for All Award.” Applications are due by August 12. The community will vote among finalists across the City’s social media platforms to select a winner.

FEMA Awards City Nearly $8.7 Million

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will award the City of Coral Gables nearly $8.7 million for Hurricane Irma expenses . After Hurricane Irma, the city’s personnel and contractors gathered and hauled away approximately 500,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris from rights-of-way and removed 14,218 hanging limbs that posed a threat to public safety.

The Best of Coral Gables

Are you wondering what’s the best Coral Gables has to offer? Besides being an incredible place to live or work, the Gables has some great cultural venues, places for dining, shopping, historic landmarks and so much more. On its latest issue, Coral Gables Magazine enlisted the help of various local luminaries to pick the favorite spots around town.

Town Hall Meeting with Vince Mayor Lago

Don’t miss a Town Hall Meeting with Vice Mayor Vince Lago on Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Avenue. Special guest speakers are Congresswoman Donna Shalala and State Representative Javier E. Fernandez.

Around Town

Saluting Our Tech Team

The City of Coral Gables is proud to recognize our Information Technology Department for leading the way across our organization to introduce innovative technology solutions and initiatives to improve the life of our citizens.

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Join Us at Grand Opening of Sun Stories

Join us on Friday, July 26, 5-9 p.m., for the Grand Opening of Sun Stories , the city's summer public art installation. Taking cues from Coral Gables’ history and tropical life in South Florida, local artist Jessy Nite has created a whimsical collection of colorful words, phrases and a poem, all artistically suspended over Giralda Plaza for the delight of many.

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Mandatory Cultural Grants Workshop

The City of Coral Gables invites nonprofits and cultural organizations to attend a Cultural Grants Workshop/Public Meeting with the City’s Cultural Development Board and staff on Thursday, August 29, 4 p.m. at the Youth Center Theater, 405 University Drive. The workshop is mandatory and explains the cultural grants process for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

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The Fascinating History of the Venetian Pool

The Venetian Pool has a fascinating history, as displayed by a recent project by the Digital Collections Center at FIU Libraries . Enjoy this trip down memory lane!