Family, friends and well wishers participated in the recent dedication ceremony of "William Alexander Cooper Park." The park, located at 4920 Washington Drive in the Golden Gate Subdivision, was renamed in honor of the founder and president of the Lola B. Walker Homeowners Association of Coral Gables. More...>>

The City of Coral Gables is set to begin the second phase of the median installation and roadway improvements on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. More...>>

Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick traveled to Port-au-Prince on February 19 as part of a volunteer response group that will help construct an orphanage and shelter in the devastated country. More...>>

Schools will be closed in Miami-Dade County from March 29 through April 5, 2010 and now is the time to reserve your space at the War Memorial Youth Center's Spring Break camps. More...>>

The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing to update its count of the country's population - including citizens and non-citizens of every race and ethnic group. In March 2010, every household in Coral Gables will receive a census form. Completing this form is easy, important and safe More...>>

To improve customer service, the City of Coral Gables has implemented a new interactive voice response system that allows users to retrieve information regarding the status of their city inspections from any touch-tone telephone. More...>>

City leaders extended the welcome mat to Bacardi U.S.A. and its employees during the opening of its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Coral Gables. The presence of Bacardi in Downtown Coral Gables reinforces the City's reputation as the preferred multinational corporate capital of South Florida. More...>>

City and County officials were present at the recent ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the year-long renovation of Country Club Prado, one of the most beautiful entrances in Coral Gables. More...>>

Salvadore Park, located at 1120 Andalusia Avenue, will close to the public on February 1, 2010 in order to complete approximately $170,000 in repairs and renovations. More...>>

In the 1920s, before City founder George Merrick began developing the City Beautiful, this was a thriving guava and avocado grove owned and operated by his family. Every winter, the agricultural roots of the City return to the town center in a three-month celebration of South Florida's agricultural riches, amidst the ambience and architecture of downtown Coral Gables. More...>>

The City of Coral Gables Fire Department has successfully implemented a cutting edge life-saving technique to treat heart attack patients. More...>>

It's time to put away your swimsuits. You'll have to wait a few months to take a dip in Venetian Pool. Coral Gables' historic landmark will close for renovations November 2nd. More...>>

The City of Coral Gables is monitoring the swine flu situation locally and in the state of Florida. The following information has been compiled from the CDC to assist Coral Gables residents in their efforts to stay healthy. The City of Coral Gables will continue to monitor this situation around the clock and will provide further updates as required. The State Department of Health has created a recorded message with answers to frequently asked questions and current information. The message can be heard in English and Spanish by dialing 1-800-775-8039. More...>>

To help cover the increasing cost of providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the community, and in order to rely less on property taxes and other city revenues, the City of Coral Gables is planning to bill residents for rescue transportation services, effective October 1, 2009. More...>>

An expansive tropical canopy, a commercial and residential recycling program and a local public transportation system are among the green features you'll find in Coral Gables. More...>>

Beginning next month, the City of Coral Gables will offer an American Heart Association CPR certification course for those interested in knowing how to perform life-saving skills. More...>>

In a time when 82 percent of parents believe children don't spend enough time playing outside, 93 communities across the nation, including Coral Gables, have taken innovative approaches to make play a priority for the health and well-being of their children. More...>>

The City of Coral Gables is following the water restriction guidelines put in place by the South Florida Water Management District. According to Water Management officials, we are still under extreme drought conditions, the fourth worst in the history for the area. More...>>

The City of Coral Gables has a new program to offer savings on prescription drugs to residents who are without health insurance, a traditional benefits plan, or have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance. More...>>

Since the Coral Gables Trolleys became available for private rental a few months ago, they've become a colorful backdrop for local marketing campaigns. More...>>

The City of Coral Gables has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. More...>>