It’s the last week of the first month of the new year — and there’s lots going on. From the megamall discussion at the Miami-Dade Commission to an upzone request in Doral to a town hall “brainstorming session” (read: campaign event) in Coral Gables — this is where and when we watch our government and […]
While it is four months away, the Coral Gables mayoral contest is going to be a rematch of sorts now that former Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli filed to run against newby Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick, whose husband beat Valdes-Fauli in 2001 Qualifying isn’t until february for the April 11 election, but no matter who else may jump into the fray, […]
Controversial development item to be heard at 1 p.m. today The Coral Gables Commission will give final consideration today to zoning and land use variances needed for the $160-million Gables Station mixed-use development to rise on the 200 block of South Dixie Highway, just across from the swanky Village of Merrick Park. Developers want to build […]
Was it me? Or did the six candidates for Coral Gables City Commission, who spoke at the first forum or debate for the upcoming April election, all sound pretty much alike? They all believe something has to be done about the pension, though they aren’t sure exactly what. They all think Interim Police Chief Ed […]