Coral Gables News
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Donate your kids' books to Books & Books!
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., is collecting lightly used children's books to be delivered to high-traffic locations throughout Miami-Dade County’s most underserved neighborhoods.
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Los Trompos to make So. FL debut at Merrick Park
Shops at Merrick Park will host the world-famous Los Trompos art exhibition created by Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. This display will make its South Florida debut from Jan. 31 through Feb.
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Take me out to the ball game!
Thanks to a 20-year agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami, Coral Gables residents can receive up to four free tickets per household for certain 'Canes games.
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Art Cinema receives grant from Knight Foundation
The Art Cinema received $250,000 from the Knight Foundation which will equip a planned second auditorium with industry-leading equipment, and provide local creators an affordable production facilit
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Roadway project on SW 8th Street
The Florida Department of Transportation is scheduled to start a comprehensive roadway project along SW 8 St. from SW 74 Ct. to SW 27 Ave. Construction is expected to last until Summer 2024.
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Help us improve the Downtown experience
We want to create the right business environment with the right services you need to succeed.
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CodeMania!
The City of Coral Gables, in partnership with UM and Salesforce, is excited to launch CodeMania!, a new hackathon event.
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Traffic calming and other projects
The city has an ongoing program to install traffic calming devices, repair sidewalks, and stripe and resurface roads.
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Downtown Police Unit Expands
The Coral Gables Police Department has a new unit dedicated to patrolling Downtown Coral Gables which will help expand the department’s presence and will increase by five officers annually.
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Lending a Helping Hand
Coral Gables firefighters were recently deployed as part of an Ambulance and Engine Strike Team to assist those affected by Hurricane Ian.