Park facilities expand hours of service.

View Online >>

Ver En Español

May 27, 2020

From City Hall

Park Facilities Expand Hours of Service

Good news: You can now spend more time at our parks! The City of Coral Gables has expanded the hours you can enjoy its parks and facilities. Please enjoy our parks responsibly.

Reopening of City Businesses

The City of Coral Gables' Mayor Raúl Valdés-Fauli Announced the Reopening of the City for Business

In a press conference held at a local restaurant last week, City leaders announced the Phase 1 reopening of businesses in Coral Gables.

Watch the Video

City Suspends Drive-Through COVID Testing

After testing 1,156 Coral Gables residents throughout the month of May, the City Commission voted yesterday to suspend further onsite testing. Coral Gables Fire Rescue paramedics will continue testing senior residents and individuals over the age of 18 with disabilities who are symptomatic and homebound. Residents need to call 305-460-5401 to arrange for homebound testing. For your convenience, the City has compiled a list of available centers that are providing viral tests and antibody tests in Miami-Dade County.

Passport Office Reopens Monday, June 8 ^th

The City of Coral Gables Passport Acceptance Facility, located at 4520 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, will reopen by appointment only starting on Monday, June 8 ^th . Customers must wear face coverings at all times in order to receive service and must comply with the CDC’s guidelines of social distancing. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Online & Virtual Cultural Connections in the City Beautiful

Numerous organizations receiving cultural grants from the City of Coral Gables continue to offer online and virtual programs to keep the cultural connections alive in the City Beautiful. Please continue to enjoy these cultural offerings that lift our spirits during this time.

Coral Gables Fire Assists to Control Wildfire in Collier County

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Coral Gables Fire Rescue Department assisted a neighboring fire department in fighting a massive forestry fire. On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, the Coral Gables Fire Department assisted with firefighting operations to control a wildfire along Alligator Alley in Collier County as part of a team comprised of fire departments from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Replacing our Sidewalks to Keep Our City Beautiful

The City of Coral Gables has been busy replacing sidewalks uplifted by City trees. So far this year, nearly 2 miles of sidewalks have been replaced throughout the City. As more people are outdoors walking during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to keep our sidewalks in excellent condition. Please help us keep them in good condition and do not deface the newly poured concrete around neighborhoods.

June 1 is the Start of the Hurricane Season

Next week starts the beginning of the Hurricane Season, and now is the time to start preparations. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a busy 2020 hurricane season in an already challenging year. Remember, it is your responsibility to be prepared to be on your own for the first 72 hour s after the arrival of a storm.

Connecting in Emergency Situations with

In-telligent App

By downloading the In-telligent App on a smart phone, Coral Gables residents can receive immediate notifications regarding emergency situations and time-sensitive events. The process is simple: using your smartphone, download the In-telligent app and create an account or search for "In-telligent" in the App/Play Store. Once signed in, search for "Coral Gables" under the Groups tab and hit Connect!

Free Webinar on Improving your E-Commerce

This Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, the City of Coral Gables is offering a free webinar with experts on how to conduct business virtually. This Business Tech Seminar is designed for restaurant, retail and office owners who need to develop e-commerce tools to help them prosper in times of social distancing.

It’s Story Time with Play Gables at Home

'Story Time' children's book reading series: The Tale of Peter Rabbit

For all the kids staying at home and looking for fun activities, here is a video series we recommend. In this first episode of Story Time, Ms. Rita from Coral Gables Television reads the Tales of Peter Rabbit .

Watch the Video

Auditions for “Young Talent Big Dreams” Go Virtual

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, have gone virtual to reopen auditions for the 10 ^th anniversary season of Young Talent Big Dreams – the most widespread, local and free youth talent competition in Miami-Dade County. While staying safe at home and practicing social distancing, kids between the ages of 8-17 are invited to submit preliminary round audition videos that showcase their talents. With the competition now online, the second deadline to submit preliminary round audition videos is June 15, 2020.

Helping Managers Address the Workplace from Home

A University of Miami faculty member offers tips on how to preserve healthy work-life practices as we face the challenges that come with a global pandemic. According to Linda Neider, department chair and professor of management at the University of Miami’s Patti and Allan Herbert Business School, managers and leaders with high emotional intelligence and empathy are even more important in managing a remote workforce during these times of long-term disruptions.