Commissioner Kirk Menendez
The Coral Gables Way
Volume IV
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Gelato Resolution & Celebration |
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Country Club’s 100th anniversary |
In celebration of the Country Club’s 100th anniversary, the city of Coral Gables will provide free gelato at Le Parc Café, located at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, on Saturday, April 15, from noon to 5 pm. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) |
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The future is bright! Congratulations, to all the high schools that competed in CodeMania I at the University of Miami in Coral Gables! Our Lady of Lourdes Academy won the CodeMania I Award. Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart won the Commissioners Choice Award, and Belen Jesuit won the Innovation Award. I look forward to having all the participating schools back in 2024 for CodeMania II. Thank you to the City of Coral Gables, UM, and Salesforce for making the evening a blessing for many! (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) |
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Signalization at the intersection of Granada Boulevard and Blue Road |
The City Commission discussed the traffic congestion at the intersection of Granada Boulevard and Blue Road and the possibility of adding a left turn signal for northbound traffic on Granada to alleviate the recurring bottleneck traffic. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez)
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Tallahassee Legislative Trip |
Mayor Lago, Commissioner Anderson, City staff, and myself, met with state leaders in Tallahassee to advocate for state funding for our City's capital improvement projects and other issues important to our community. We teamed up with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce for our meetings with the Florida Legislature. |
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A Resolution of the City Commission passed unanimously reaffirming the City’s condemnation of antisemitism and bigotry and designating the Mayor as a signatory to the Mayors’ compact to combat hate and extremism. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago, Commissioner Anderson, and Commissioner Menendez) |
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A Resolution of the City Commission was unanimously approved accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive bid process of the Procurement Code to help expedite the completion of repairs and renovation work at the Granada Diner aka Burger Bob's. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago and Commissioner Menendez) |
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It's All About the "U" & Our Community |
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12th Annual Development Agreement Meeting was recently held between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami Board of Trustees and Administration. Coral Gables and UM historically share more than a spirit of cooperation, we share a true partnership. |
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All new playground equipment is celebrated at one of our beautiful neighborhood parks in Coral Gables at the corner of Oak Avenue and Brooker Street. Pierce Park is a great place to enjoy an afternoon with family. |
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"Scooby Doo, Where Are You!" The City recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new large off-leash Dog Park, located between 1505 Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Phillips Park. |
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Relocation of two 50-year-old Live Oak trees weighing 100 thousand pounds each as part of the creation of a new community park on Salzedo Street with wonderful shade and amenities. It would take close to half a century to re-create such amazing canopy. Congratulations to the City Commission for requiring the creation of a community park above and beyond the requirements of the City Code. |
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Biltmore Way Streetscape Workshop |
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During the Biltmore Way Streetscape Workshop, we listened to Coral Gables residents’ ideas and concerns about the current and future Biltmore Way streetscape. It was a very productive meeting that allowed our residents to be an active part of the process. Several design options were presented by the City of Coral Gables staff and the Dover Kohl firm.
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Nearly 10 years ago I helped bring the Blue Devils Baseball Academy to the Youth Center. It's a joy to see so many kids playing America's favorite pastime in our hometown. |
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Burgerliscious in Coral Gables! Great time, great burgers, great people, and a great city! |
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59th Annual Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Champions with top prize winners Anne Davis and Jay Brooks. |
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Treated the City of Coral Gables Community Recreation Department to a delicious breakfast during their annual meeting. Honored to present service awards to people who make every day magical and memorable. |
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Interviewed by Christopher Columbus High Schools' nationally recognized CCNN crew at Coral Gables City Hall.
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Thank you St. Theresa School for inviting me to serve as a judge at your Annual Pig-Nic Pig Roast Competition. |
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Cheering for our Coral Gables U9 Soccer Team in action at home at the Coral Gables Youth Center. |
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Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre and Opening Night of “Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville”. |
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Coral Gables Farmers Market. It’s all about creating and enjoying community! |
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The City of Coral Gables hosted a beautiful co-designation ceremony for Nino Pernetti Way. The City is grateful to honor such a great man who selflessly gave back to his community for decades through the iconic and beloved Caffe Abbracci and through his generosity and compassion for others. |
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The Great Movie Ride Film Series |
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𝗧he Great Movie Ride Film Series, hosted by Commissioner Kirk Menendez and Sponsored by the Kirk & Lydia Menendez Family Endowment, kicked off Season One in the Actors’ Playhouse at the historic Miracle Theatre this past December. The movie series is free for all Coral Gables residents.
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Packed House Watching “Star Wars” at the Miracle Theatre, courtesy of the Kirk & Lydia Menendez Family Endowment in Partnership with the Actor’s Playhouse. |
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A fun evening watching “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” at the Miracle Theatre. Honored to have Former Mayor Dorothy Thomson and her husband Jack Thomson join us. |
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Avengers: Endgame
April 30, 2023
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Back to the Future
August 13, 2023
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*Tickets are FREE for Coral Gables residents
Please contact Actors’ Playhouse for tickets
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Coral Gables Seniors Free Movie Series |
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We journeyed through the golden era of Hollywood and MGM’s beloved musicals. “That’s Entertainment” (1974), made us laugh, applaud, and even shed a tear or two at the wonder, memories, and brilliance on the screen. |
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Nonstop laughter during the free showing of the 1972 Comedy Classic “What’s Up, Doc?” starring Barbra Streisand, Ryan O’Neal, and Madeline Kahn. |
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The next free movie in the series at the Coral Gables Art Cinema for our Coral Gables residents 40+ is “Casablanca” on Saturday, May 6 at noon. |
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Coral Gables Daddy Daughter Dance |
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The City of Coral Gables and the Community Recreation Team did a great job creating and hosting the most beautiful evening for daddies & daughters at the “Beauty & the Beast” themed 2023 Coral Gables Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Coral Gables Country Club. |
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