MiamiHerald.com: Coral Gables & South Miami Area http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Coral Gables and South Miami Area http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com Coral Gables & South Miami Area 60 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:57:28 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/1060/story/445281.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1060/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 Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594419.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594419.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT FLAGAMI AREA Three thieves stole a 1995 Toyota 4Runner after the owner gave them a ride from the corner of 80th Avenue and Southwest 25th Street and stopped for gas at a Shell station at the corner of 77th Court and Southwest 24th Street at 6:45 a.m. June 26. Coral Gables official's hot e-mail now deemed appropriate http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594418.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594418.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT An e-mail about sexual activity after hours in city offices initially got a public worker in hot water, but it will not be held against him. Little Gables should not be banished http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594417.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594417.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Re: Neighbors article June 22 on annexation: A little piece of Little Gables/Coral Gables history that few people know: Little Gables, at one point, was -- or was supposed to be -- part of Coral Gables. City approves $535,000-cinema house project http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594416.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594416.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Coral Gables is one step closer to being in the movie business: Commissioners last month approved a 10-year lease and $535,000 contract to build an art cinema house in a downtown parking garage. Young and old help kids of child abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594388.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594388.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT L isa Lesperance and her 92-year-old grandmother, Lorette Lesperance Spalding wore their fanciest hats to raise money for child abuse prevention education at the sixth annual Hats Off to Kids luncheon held recently at the Dadeland Marriott. The event was hosted by The Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida (CAP). Coral Gables Garden Club has big year, wins awards http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594420.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594420.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT The Coral Gables Garden Club had an outstanding year, winning four first-place awards from the state, one first-place award and a second-place award from the Deep South. These awards represented some of the biggest and most competitive. Election lawsuit for 'disenfranchised voters' to be resolved http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590614.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590614.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT A resolution is nearing for Rene Guim, who filed a lawsuit against Commissioner Velma Palmer in February. A decision will be made next week. What spurred the lawsuit was when the Miami-Dade Elections Department said some South Miami voters had mistakenly received postcards telling them they were ineligible to vote. Young and old, help kids of child abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594411.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/594411.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT L isa Lesperance and her 92-year-old grandmother, Lorette Lesperance Spalding wore their fanciest hats to raise money for child abuse prevention education at the sixth annual Hats Off to Kids luncheon held recently at the Dadeland Marriott. The event was hosted by The Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida (CAP). http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/211662.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1033/story/211662.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:50 EDT <B>Submitted By: CMerlino</B> "Miss Florida USA 2009 Contestant Anastagia Pierre participates in pre-pageant events." The Miami Heat helps Special Olympians stay safe in the water http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594413.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594413.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT As the water sparkled beneath the sun at the José Martí pool Tuesday, the 50 or so Special Olympics athletes present were ready to go in, but not before they were instructed about swim safety. Improvements for Coconut Grove's waterfront poised to advance http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594412.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594412.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Two plans that would bring millions of dollars in improvements to Dinner Key from Kennedy Park to Peacock Park are poised to move forward this month. Young and old, help kids of child abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594411.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594411.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT L isa Lesperance and her 92-year-old grandmother, Lorette Lesperance Spalding wore their fanciest hats to raise money for child abuse prevention education at the sixth annual Hats Off to Kids luncheon held recently at the Dadeland Marriott. The event was hosted by The Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida (CAP). Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594409.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594409.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT BLUE LAGOON AREA A thief stole a 2008 Cadillac in the 5100 block of Blue Lagoon Drive between 5 and 11:45 p.m. June 29. LITTLE HAVANA Young and old help kids of child abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594388.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/east/story/594388.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT L isa Lesperance and her 92-year-old grandmother, Lorette Lesperance Spalding wore their fanciest hats to raise money for child abuse prevention education at the sixth annual Hats Off to Kids luncheon held recently at the Dadeland Marriott. The event was hosted by The Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida (CAP). Young and old, help kids of child abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594411.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594411.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT L isa Lesperance and her 92-year-old grandmother, Lorette Lesperance Spalding wore their fanciest hats to raise money for child abuse prevention education at the sixth annual Hats Off to Kids luncheon held recently at the Dadeland Marriott. The event was hosted by The Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida (CAP). Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594377.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594377.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT PINECREST A thief smashed a window on a 2008 Chevrolet van at St. Louis Church, 7270 SW 120th St., making off with a wallet and clothes together valued at $100, along with $100 cash, between 8:30 a.m. June 15 and 11 a.m. June 20. Damage was estimated at $700. A Palmetto Bay after-school jump roping team goes national http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594378.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594378.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Seven years ago, Eileen Alvo, the PE coach at Bet Breira Day School, started a jump rope program as part of the physical education program. Palmetto Bay softball camp in full swing http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594379.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594379.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Palmetto Bay's summer camp program is in full swing with kids 6-13 able to register for the 2008 Softball Camp at Palmetto Bay Park that will be the weeks of July 14-18 and Aug. 11-15. Young and old help kids of child abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594388.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/594388.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT L isa Lesperance and her 92-year-old grandmother, Lorette Lesperance Spalding wore their fanciest hats to raise money for child abuse prevention education at the sixth annual Hats Off to Kids luncheon held recently at the Dadeland Marriott. The event was hosted by The Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida (CAP). Miami-Dade Go Bus http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594433.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594433.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT The Miami-Dade County Go Bus is on the move again in July. Residents will be able to apply for a U.S. passport, explore the county website and find out about job opportunities, county programs and more. Great cities have great parks systems http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594430.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594430.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Regarding the debate about parking for the proposed Sunkist Pineland Park near Southwest 64th Street and 84th Avenue, the issue clearly boils down to one question: Do Miami-Dade's leaders want our parks to be private and only for the privileged few, or do we want truly public parks, serving the common good? Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594428.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594428.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT SWEETWATER AREA A thief stole a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder in the 11200 block of Northwest Fourth Street between 6 p.m. June 26 and 10 a.m. June 27. Miami-Dade Go Bus http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594426.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594426.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT The Miami-Dade County Go Bus is on the move again in July. Residents will be able to apply for a U.S. passport, explore the county website and find out about job opportunities, county programs and more. Young and old, help kids of child abuse http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594411.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/kendall/story/594411.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT L isa Lesperance and her 92-year-old grandmother, Lorette Lesperance Spalding wore their fanciest hats to raise money for child abuse prevention education at the sixth annual Hats Off to Kids luncheon held recently at the Dadeland Marriott. The event was hosted by The Child Assault Prevention Project of South Florida (CAP). Coral Gables set to lose some veteran staff within 5 years http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590613.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590613.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Coral Gables is facing its own sort of government brain drain in the next four or five years as several veterans get ready to retire. Students 'Do the Right Thing' for Miami-Dade http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/589225.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/589225.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Students from schools throughout Miami-Dade County were named the May winners of the <B>Do The Right Thing Program</B> (DTRT), sponsored by the Miami Police Department, British Airways, The Miami Herald and WTVJ-NBC 6. Police reports from local municipalities http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590611.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590611.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT FLAGAMI AREA A thief stole a 2004 Mitsubishi in the 8000 block of Southwest 13th Street between midnight June 11 and noon June 12. Biltmore in Coral Gables can city's traditional July 4th celebration http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590612.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590612.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT <B>Skies will not be lit up above the Biltmore Hotel on Friday night</B>. Do not -- repeat, do not -- head to the historic landmark in Coral Gables for the city's traditional and popular Fourth of July celebration with fireworks. Coral Gables commissioner snubs House Speaker Marco Rubio http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590615.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590615.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT City leaders in Coral Gables declared it Marco Rubio Day last week. Well, four of the five. Commissioner Maria Anderson walked out of the City Commission meeting as the Mayor presented the outgoing Florida Speaker of the House with a proclamation declaring June 26, 2008, Marco Rubio Day in Coral Gables. Coral Gables commissioners talk of embattled manager's replacement http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590616.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/590616.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Discussion centered around the possible replacement of <B>City Manager David Brown</B>, who is set to retire in three years. Brown has come under fire recently for his handling of the Country Club of Coral Gables and <B>spending on his city-issued Visa</B>. Demolition crew finishes job in Coral Gables http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/587871.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/587871.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:04 EDT On the second try, demolition crews successfully toppled the remainder of a 12-story building in Coral Gables Sunday morning -- a leaning elevator shaft. Gables' history told by residents in museum project http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/586488.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/586488.html Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:01 EDT As part of the Coral Gables Museum's Oral History Project longtime residents have been sharing their stories, and Gables rich history, on tape. Coral Gables picks two city activists for trial board http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/586489.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/586489.html Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:01 EDT Coral Gables city commissioners named two longtime residents and city activists to the trial board that will review the firing of the former building and zoning director. Margaret Pass was fired last year amid allegations of fraud and theft made against her department. Letters: Second project in Gables too large for infrastructure http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/586490.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/coral_gables/story/586490.html Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:01 EDT I was upset to learn that the Gables Gate project currently under construction at the intersection of Le Jeune Road and Ponce De Leon Boulevard is not to be the end of the high density building to take place in the area.