MiamiHerald.com: Coral Gables / South Miami http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Coral Gables / South Miami http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Coral Gables / South Miami 60 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:14:42 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/445281.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/445281.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:16 EST <b>Editor for Coral Gables, South Miami and surrounding areas: </b> Steve Locklin, <a href="mailto:slocklin@MiamiHerald.com">slocklin@MiamiHerald.com</a>, 305-671-4328 Coral Gables city manager announces search for permanent police chief http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321253.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321253.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Coral Gables City Manager Patrick Salerno will begin a search for a permanent police chief.<p/> Salerno, who has been in his job for about six months, said he will search nationwide to find a leader for the 183 sworn-officer department. The current salary range is $97,489 to $133,869. South Miami's ex-manager suing city over records requests http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321255.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321255.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Former City Manager Ajibola Balogun is suing South Miami once more.<p/> The suit, filed Thursday, is meant to speed up part of a records request submitted early last month. Country Club of Coral Gables outdoor plans draw mixed feelings http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321246.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321246.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The prospect of an outdoor cafe at the Country Club of Coral Gables, a few yards away from the historic homes along North Greenway Drive, brought out critics and champions alike Tuesday to listen to the new management team's pitch. South Miami voters to decide city board member issue http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321252.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321252.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In February, South Miami voters will decide whether a new way of choosing board and committee members becomes law.<p/> The city commission unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday that, if approved by voters, would allow each commissioner to appoint one person to five-member city boards and committees. West Miami's mayor under fire for giving key to city to Ecuador's consul general http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321257.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321257.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST West Miami Mayor Cesar Carasa was criticized at Wednesday's city commission meeting for recently presenting a key to the city to the consul general of Ecuador. New knitting store in Coral Gables creates a community http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321249.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321249.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST It's a Thursday afternoon, and a group of women are sitting at a dining room table chatting and crocheting.<p/> The TV is off, and cellphones neatly line the wood table. Teen-led organization to hold panel about domestic abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1317372.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1317372.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:07 EST A teen organization dedicated to ending domestic violence will hold a panel discussion on domestic abuse today in Coral Gables. Coral Gables city manager announces search for permanent police chief http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321253.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321253.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Coral Gables City Manager Patrick Salerno will begin a search for a permanent police chief.<p/> Salerno, who has been in his job for about six months, said he will search nationwide to find a leader for the 183 sworn-officer department. The current salary range is $97,489 to $133,869. South Miami's ex-manager suing city over records requests http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321255.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321255.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Former City Manager Ajibola Balogun is suing South Miami once more.<p/> The suit, filed Thursday, is meant to speed up part of a records request submitted early last month. Country Club of Coral Gables outdoor plans draw mixed feelings http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321246.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321246.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The prospect of an outdoor cafe at the Country Club of Coral Gables, a few yards away from the historic homes along North Greenway Drive, brought out critics and champions alike Tuesday to listen to the new management team's pitch. South Miami voters to decide city board member issue http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321252.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321252.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In February, South Miami voters will decide whether a new way of choosing board and committee members becomes law.<p/> The city commission unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday that, if approved by voters, would allow each commissioner to appoint one person to five-member city boards and committees. West Miami's mayor under fire for giving key to city to Ecuador's consul general http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321257.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321257.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST West Miami Mayor Cesar Carasa was criticized at Wednesday's city commission meeting for recently presenting a key to the city to the consul general of Ecuador. New knitting store in Coral Gables creates a community http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321249.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321249.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST It's a Thursday afternoon, and a group of women are sitting at a dining room table chatting and crocheting.<p/> The TV is off, and cellphones neatly line the wood table. Teen-led organization to hold panel about domestic abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1317372.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1317372.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:07 EST A teen organization dedicated to ending domestic violence will hold a panel discussion on domestic abuse today in Coral Gables. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314948.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314948.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST FLAGAMI AREA<p/> A thief stole $50 after breaking a window on a 1999 Acura Integra at the corner of 11th Street and Northwest 72nd Avenue between 12:15 and 12:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Damage was estimated at $200. As artist, ex-Coral Gables detective is still on the case http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314955.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314955.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST By day, Norma Dieppa wore the midnight-blue uniform of a Coral Gables police detective, investigating crimes involving children.<p/> At night, she shed the blues in favor of T-shirts and jeans, the uniform of her other love -- sketching, painting and working with clay. Gables leaders battle plan to halt annexations http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314952.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314952.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hoping to annex Little Gables, High Pines and Ponce Davis into the city, Coral Gables leaders asked the county to exclude these and other enclaves from a proposed moratorium of annexation of county pockets. Ideas exchanged for South Miami city charter http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314953.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314953.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Public records access. Regular checkups of the city's financial health. Procedures for awarding multi-year contracts.<p/> These are among the issues brought up by residents at a town hall Monday to suggest tweaks to South Miami's charter. At 69, Coral Gables tennis player is at top of her game http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309335.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309335.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Donna Fales has been playing tennis for almost 60 years, but you might say she's on top of her game.<p/> The 69-year-old Coral Gables woman is in Perth, Australia, to represent the United States at the International Tennis Federation Super-Senior World Team Championship. Coral Gables street sweeper gets ticket for hitting UM student http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309334.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309334.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT A Coral Gables street sweeper was ticketed this week in a September accident that critically injured a University of Miami student.<p/> Police found no criminal negligence in the Sept. 11 accident in the 4000 block of Aurora Street. Country Club of Coral Gables operator to discuss outdoor plans http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309320.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309320.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Representatives from Liberty Entertainment Group, which is trying to renovate and reopen the Country Club of Coral Gables, will meet with residents Tuesday to quell concerns about a proposed cafe and restaurant with outdoor seating in the residential neighborhood surrounding the club. Farm Bureau honors family of the year http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309323.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309323.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT After coming to America from Sicily in 1918, John Torrese toiled in New York City to save enough for his dream -- buying land upstate to grow lettuce and onions. `Dream Big' honoree on Hispanic Chamber http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309302.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309302.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Dreaming to make a difference is what Liliam M. Lopez has always tried to do. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309321.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309321.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT FLAGAMI AREA | A thief stole a radio and tools after breaking a door lock on a 2008 Ford van in the 7800 block of Southwest 14th Terrace between 10 p.m. Oct. 22 and 7 a.m. Oct. 23. The items were valued at $350. Damage was estimated at $100. Letter: Historic building needs protecting http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309324.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309324.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT There seem to be some misconceptions about the opinions of neighbors on North Greenway regarding the proposed outdoor cafe at the Coral Gables Country Club. Coral Gables city attorney is cleared of ethics charges http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303638.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303638.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Coral Gables City Attorney Elizabeth Hernandez did not violate ethics laws when she suggested that an employee hire a specific lawyer in a case involving the city, the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust ruled Monday. Coral Gables may pass tougher rules for restaurants that double as nightclubs http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303635.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303635.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Coral Gables leaders want to make it clear that stand-alone nightclubs are not allowed in the city.<p/> At Tuesday's meeting, the commission agreed to consider -- at its Nov. 17 meeting -- amending the zoning code to strengthen the city's restrictions against restaurants that double as nightclubs. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321247.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321247.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST FLAGAMI AREA | A thief stole a DVD player and clothes after damaging a door lock on a 2009 Kia Rio in the 7200 block of Northwest 11th Street between 4 and 4:15 p.m. Oct. 31. The items were valued at $385. Damage was estimated at $150. US man convicted of scuba death of wife in BVI http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1303210.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/1303210.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:27 EDT A U.S. man faces life in a sweltering Caribbean prison after a jury convicted him of drowning his wife during a scuba-diving trip a decade ago in what prosecutors called a near perfect murder. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321247.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321247.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST FLAGAMI AREA | A thief stole a DVD player and clothes after damaging a door lock on a 2009 Kia Rio in the 7200 block of Northwest 11th Street between 4 and 4:15 p.m. Oct. 31. The items were valued at $385. Damage was estimated at $150. Opinion: Save Jimbo's before City of Miami shuts it down http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321237.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321237.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The price of a beer just jumped from $3 to $8 at Jimbo's Shrimp Shack on Virginia Key. The hike may be enough to put the fabled beer bar out of business. Virginia Key Beach Park brings back vintage merry-go-round http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321236.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321236.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Every weekend, the Virginia Key Beach Park unveils its crown jewel, a 1950s Allan Herschell carousel.<p/> After the noon opening, the booming music of the vintage ride fills the historic park -- and attracts eager riders. A sibling team of dog trainers wins awards and attention http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321228.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321228.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Brother-sister teenage dog whisperers have won more than 100 awards for their dog training in challenges across the country. It all started with an apprenticeship at the Miami Seaquarium. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321227.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321227.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST KINLOCH PARK AREA | A burglar ransacked a house in the 4900 block of Southwest Seventh Street between 10 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Sept. 16. Coconut Grove village council elects new blood http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321235.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/1321235.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The Coconut Grove Village Council has been infused with new blood: Six newcomers will join three incumbents.<p/> Voters in 12 precincts chose the nine Tuesday from a crowded field of 17 candidates. But it was a laid-back -- and civil -- election with most candidates not raising money to win a four-year term on the volunteer board. Pinecrest police: Thieves targeting electronics shoppers http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321256.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321256.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Shoppers in Pinecrest and Kendall beware: Thieves are preying on customers who leave their electronics purchases in their cars while they eat or continue shopping. Palmetto Bay to hold ground-breaking for `green' Village Hall http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321267.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321267.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Palmetto Bay will hold a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday for its environmentally friendly Village Hall to be built in the Franjo Triangle Island commercial district. Residents were heard at polls http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321270.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321270.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST After two years of not being heard at City Council meetings, the residents of Homestead have been heard at the polls.<p/> Not to take anything away from the newly elected City Council members -- signs, mailers, phone calls, forums and knocking on doors -- Tuesday's election was a rocking referendum on the recalcitrant members of our council who would ``block vote'' every major issue and rebuff any opinion from the public to the contrary. All four were expelled! What a squirrel can teach adults about kids http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321238.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321238.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Sitting on the patio in the early hours of the morning is one of life's pleasures. The sun's rays are warming the canal at the yard's end and all kinds of birds -- egrets, ibises, gallinules, ducks, bitterns, mockingbirds -- offer cheerful songs and chatter. A sibling team of dog trainers wins awards and attention http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321228.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1321228.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Brother-sister teenage dog whisperers have won more than 100 awards for their dog training in challenges across the country. It all started with an apprenticeship at the Miami Seaquarium. Kendall Community Council OK's supermarkets at Greenery Mall http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321261.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321261.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST What will fill the giant vacancy left by Circuit City at the Greenery Mall?<p/> A supermarket can now join the list of possibilities.<p/> The Kendall Community Council, by a 4-2 vote, nixed a mall restriction that prohibited supermarkets. The decision came Wednesday night after four hours of debate. Lecture will focus on Fla.'s rich military history http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321262.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321262.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A blimp naval station on land west of what is now the Florida Turnpike. Air fields further south. Troops training -- South Dade was filled with military activities during World War II. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321260.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1321260.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST TAMIAMI PARK AREA | A thief stole tools valued at $400 from a 2000 Ford F-350 in the 2500 block of Southwest 109th Avenue between 9 p.m. Oct. 28 and 7 a.m. Oct. 29. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314949.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314949.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SWEETWATER AREA | A thief stole a 1996 Ford van in the 1400 block of Northwest 107th Avenue sometime between March 18 and Sept. 14. The owner only discovered the missing van when he returned to the country on Oct. 23. Credit line for Sweetwater will help with two big projects http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314956.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/east-kendall/story/1314956.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Sweetwater leaders have secured a $2.5 million line of credit from Regions Bank to assist with improvements at the city's senior center and the second phase of a sewer drainage project. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314948.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314948.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST FLAGAMI AREA<p/> A thief stole $50 after breaking a window on a 1999 Acura Integra at the corner of 11th Street and Northwest 72nd Avenue between 12:15 and 12:30 a.m. Oct. 23. Damage was estimated at $200. As artist, ex-Coral Gables detective is still on the case http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314955.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314955.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST By day, Norma Dieppa wore the midnight-blue uniform of a Coral Gables police detective, investigating crimes involving children.<p/> At night, she shed the blues in favor of T-shirts and jeans, the uniform of her other love -- sketching, painting and working with clay. Gables leaders battle plan to halt annexations http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314952.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314952.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hoping to annex Little Gables, High Pines and Ponce Davis into the city, Coral Gables leaders asked the county to exclude these and other enclaves from a proposed moratorium of annexation of county pockets. Ideas exchanged for South Miami city charter http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314953.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1314953.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Public records access. Regular checkups of the city's financial health. Procedures for awarding multi-year contracts.<p/> These are among the issues brought up by residents at a town hall Monday to suggest tweaks to South Miami's charter. At 69, Coral Gables tennis player is at top of her game http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309335.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309335.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Donna Fales has been playing tennis for almost 60 years, but you might say she's on top of her game.<p/> The 69-year-old Coral Gables woman is in Perth, Australia, to represent the United States at the International Tennis Federation Super-Senior World Team Championship. Coral Gables street sweeper gets ticket for hitting UM student http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309334.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309334.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT A Coral Gables street sweeper was ticketed this week in a September accident that critically injured a University of Miami student.<p/> Police found no criminal negligence in the Sept. 11 accident in the 4000 block of Aurora Street. Country Club of Coral Gables operator to discuss outdoor plans http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309320.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309320.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Representatives from Liberty Entertainment Group, which is trying to renovate and reopen the Country Club of Coral Gables, will meet with residents Tuesday to quell concerns about a proposed cafe and restaurant with outdoor seating in the residential neighborhood surrounding the club. Farm Bureau honors family of the year http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309323.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309323.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT After coming to America from Sicily in 1918, John Torrese toiled in New York City to save enough for his dream -- buying land upstate to grow lettuce and onions. `Dream Big' honoree on Hispanic Chamber http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309302.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309302.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Dreaming to make a difference is what Liliam M. Lopez has always tried to do. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309321.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309321.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT FLAGAMI AREA | A thief stole a radio and tools after breaking a door lock on a 2008 Ford van in the 7800 block of Southwest 14th Terrace between 10 p.m. Oct. 22 and 7 a.m. Oct. 23. The items were valued at $350. Damage was estimated at $100. Letter: Historic building needs protecting http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309324.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1309324.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT There seem to be some misconceptions about the opinions of neighbors on North Greenway regarding the proposed outdoor cafe at the Coral Gables Country Club. Coral Gables city attorney is cleared of ethics charges http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303638.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303638.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Coral Gables City Attorney Elizabeth Hernandez did not violate ethics laws when she suggested that an employee hire a specific lawyer in a case involving the city, the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust ruled Monday. Coral Gables may pass tougher rules for restaurants that double as nightclubs http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303635.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303635.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Coral Gables leaders want to make it clear that stand-alone nightclubs are not allowed in the city.<p/> At Tuesday's meeting, the commission agreed to consider -- at its Nov. 17 meeting -- amending the zoning code to strengthen the city's restrictions against restaurants that double as nightclubs. City commissioner facing ethics hearing http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303642.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303642.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT City Commissioner Valerie Newman faces a hearing before the county's ethics commission.<p/> In a memorandum released Monday, the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust ruled there was ``probable cause'' to charge Newman with 10 counts of violating South Miami's code of conduct. Red ribbons draw attention to substance abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303639.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303639.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT `How many people have to die from drinking and using drugs before we realize it is not cool?'' asked Peggy Sapp, president and CEO of Informed Families and volunteer president of the National Family Partnership. The 24th annual Red Ribbon Week is continuing through Saturday and organizers hope they can change lives hurt by alcohol and drug abuse. Ideas take root at Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303641.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303641.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT When Barry Carter arrived at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Saturday, he was equipped with an empty red wagon, hoping to fill it with herbs and vegetables. Deadlines loom for 2010 Junior Orange Bowl events http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303593.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1303593.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The deadline to be a part of the 2010 Junior Orange Bowl events -- including the 61st Annual Parade -- is fast approaching and organizers say they are still looking for community groups to join in the yearly celebration. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321247.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321247.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST FLAGAMI AREA | A thief stole a DVD player and clothes after damaging a door lock on a 2009 Kia Rio in the 7200 block of Northwest 11th Street between 4 and 4:15 p.m. Oct. 31. The items were valued at $385. Damage was estimated at $150. Coral Gables city manager announces search for permanent police chief http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321253.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321253.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Coral Gables City Manager Patrick Salerno will begin a search for a permanent police chief.<p/> Salerno, who has been in his job for about six months, said he will search nationwide to find a leader for the 183 sworn-officer department. The current salary range is $97,489 to $133,869. South Miami's ex-manager suing city over records requests http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321255.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/gables-smiami/story/1321255.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Former City Manager Ajibola Balogun is suing South Miami once more.<p/> The suit, filed Thursday, is meant to speed up part of a records request submitted early last month.