Coral Gables woman's club works to brighten kids smiles
A week before Thanksgiving businesswomen, nurses, dentists, attorneys, and homemakers met in the historic Coral Gables Womans clubhouse to fill Thanksgiving baskets for the families of the clubs...
View ArticleAlliance Française brings Cognac to the Gables
The Alliance Française, the cultural arm of the French government, recently relocated its U.S. headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Miami and plans to open a Coral Gables office later this month....
View ArticleJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens March 9
The International Musical Sensation Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens at the Miracle Theatre on Friday, March 9. Following a successful revival and tour in the United Kingdom, Actors'...
View ArticleGolf equipment, sunglasses stolen from car in Gables
A thief stole golf equipment and a pair of Oakley sunglasses from a car parked in the 1200 block of Anastasia Avenue between 8 a.m. Feb. 11 and 9 a.m. Feb. 12. The golf equipment was valued at more...
View ArticleCarnaval on the Mile, sidewalk sale this weekend in the Gables
The annual Carnaval on the Mile street festival returns to Miracle Mile on Saturday (11 a.m. to midnight) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.), March 3-4. The family-oriented event features fine art, jazz...
View ArticleCoral Gables Fire Department updates fleet
The Coral Gables Fire Department has just received a new fire engine that will enhance its capacity to respond to calls.The new engine replaces a 1988 model, which had reached the end of its service...
View ArticleTour showcases Chinese-themed architecture in Coral Gables
The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables led a tour of the city’s Chinese Village on Feb. 25. The village was one of several internationally themed neighborhoods conceived by Coral Gables...
View ArticleOrchid festivals ready to bloom in South Florida
Orchids have popped up everywhere the past few years. Farmers markets are awash in pink and yellow flowers, living rooms are decorated with big white ones and even Home Depot carries a selection. But...
View ArticleFuture chefs in training at Gables High; savor their efforts March 21
Think of the term “culinary arts,” and what comes to mind?Probably not “high school,” but that could start happening if chef Mercy Vera achieves her goal. Head of the culinary arts program at Coral...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s revelry kicks off Saturday in the Gables
This year lovers of all things Irish can justifiably celebrate Ireland’s patron saint all week: Festivities start with the 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on March 10 at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce...
View ArticlePurse, jewelry stolen during Gables wedding reception
A thief stole a small black clutch purse containing jewelry and an iPhone from a hotel in the 1200 block of Anastasia Avenue between 1:30 and 2:15 a.m. Feb. 26. The victim, a guest at the hotel who...
View ArticleMementos reveal strong woman with curious mind
Inside a modest home on the edge of Coral Gables, a woman’s life is frozen in time, pieced together through the knick-knacks and personal mementos she left behind.Sophie Bevilaqua Quay, one of the...
View ArticleThief arrested in Palmetto Bay fast-food restaurant
Customers at a Wendy’s restaurant in the 13900 block of South Dixie Highway were held at gunpoint while a thief tried to rob the restaurant at 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Police arrived and the thief was...
View ArticleGables Chamber honors Businesswomen of the Year
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce recently honored excellence in business by celebrating five outstanding women at the 2012 AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Awards luncheon held at the Coral...
View ArticleCoral Gables extends trolley route north to Flagler Street
The Coral Gables Trolley, which shuttles passengers for free along portions of Ponce de Leon Boulevard, has just extended its service north to Flagler Street.Previously ending at Southwest Eighth...
View ArticleLuxury watch, jewelry company expands in Coral Gables
Chopard, a Swiss-based luxury watch, jewelry and accessories company, recently purchased the ninth and twelfth floors in the 75 Valencia Avenue building for $3.8 million, expanding its Coral Gables...
View ArticleClub Blue Miami celebrates 1st anniversary at Cibo
Club Blue Miami – a young professionals group supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade -- recently celebrated its first anniversary at Cibo Wine Bar in Coral Gables.See the photo gallery at...
View ArticleKnight Foundation Arts Challenge Deadline Approaches
The Knight Arts Challenge is a Miami-based initiative to draw the best and most innovative ideas out of local organizations and individuals seeking to transform the community through the arts. If you...
View ArticleUM women to be challenged by Gonzaga at “The Kennel”
During its rise to national prominence, the University of Miami has played in its share of hostile environments.Duke. Tennessee. Maryland. North Carolina.To get to the Sweet 16 — a place they haven’t...
View ArticleMS Walks set for Sunday in Coral Gables, Aventura
On the eve of two community MS Walks Sunday in Coral Gables and Aventura, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter is announcing a new partnership with the University of Miami...
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