Keeping Our City Clean & Moving
Our dedicated City team continues disinfecting and sanitizing high-contact areas to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition, the City continues to provide the community essential services without interruption. This includes Trolley and Freebee service.
NEW! Shop Our Virtual Farmers Market
Are you missing the City’s popular Farmers Market? We do too! Now you can shop at your favorite market vendors virtually. These small businesses are ready to take your orders. For an updated list on vendors with take-out and delivery options, visit
www.coralgables.com/farmersmarket
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Restrictions Updated: The County’s Amendments to the Emergency Order
The City of Coral Gables will enforce the County’s amendment to yesterday’s Emergency Order No. 07-20, which adds the following establishments to the list of “essential commercial establishments” that may remain operational:
- Automobile dealerships;
- Residence halls/dorms as needed to accommodate students who cannot return home;
- Marinas and boat launches, docking, fueling, marine supply, and other marina services;
- Hotel, motels, and other commercial lodging establishments (previous restrictions placed on restaurants, bars, and fitness centers housed inside these establishments continue to apply);
- Veterinarians and pet boarding facilities; and
- Mortuaries, funeral homes, and cemeteries.
In addition, Governor DeSantis has issued an order suspending on-premise dining at all Florida restaurants regardless of their seating capacity.
IRS Deadline Extension
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses. Income tax payments that were due April 15
th
are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020. There are some restrictions,
please click here for details
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Reemployment Assistance Program
Any resident of Miami-Dade or Monroe Counties whose employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the mitigation efforts in Florida to stop the spread of COVID-19, may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance. This includes individuals who are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency, laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer due to COVID-19 concerns, or those caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19. Reemployment Assistance benefits, formerly known as unemployment compensation, can be filed online.
For more information on the process and a link to the application, click here.
Support Your Local Restaurants
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have closed their dining rooms to prevent spreading the illness. However, their kitchens can remain open for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. Some have special offers or free delivery through apps like Postmates, Uber Eats, GrubHub and DoorDash. Please support our small businesses and restaurants during this time.
We’d like to hear from restaurants, cafes and shops outside of the BID district. Please share your plans with us. Tag the City in your Facebook and Instagram posts or send us an email at
business@coralgables.com
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Take-out & Pickup Zones for Restaurants
The City has converted all centralized valet locations in Downtown Coral Gables to Take-out & Pickup Zones. In addition, the City has added several more locations:
- Parking lot 25 adjacent to Giralda Plaza;
- 200 block of Andalusia Avenue near Chocolate Fashion;
- 2400 block of Ponce de Leon Boulevard near Cheesecake Factory;
- 300 block of Aragon Avenue in front of Caffe Abbracci;
- 300 block of Giralda Avenue in front of Tap 42;
- 200 block of Giralda Avenue near Terre del Sapore; and,
- 2600 block of Ponce de Leon Boulevard near Canton.
There are now 45 spaces in the downtown dedicated to takeout and pickup parking. These locations will provide free parking for up to 10 minutes. Please look for the “10 Minute Take-out Parking Only” signs. Locations may be adjusted.
Time to Respond to the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census is happening now. Many Coral Gables households have received an invitation in the mail to respond to the 2020 Census. For the first time ever, you can respond online. If you’re spending more time at home, please take this opportunity to respond.
Movies at Home
Tired of your Netflix shows already? Staff at the Coral Gables Art Cinema is providing recommendations of great films to stream at home. The first movie recommendation comes from the Cinema’s Co-Executive Director, Brenda Moe; Brenda promises the movie “Coming to America” will keep you laughing all night long! Follow the Cinema on Instagram for their daily movie suggestions, @gablescinema.
