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Friends of AARLCC to Celebrate 24 Years of Honoring Community Changemakers at 2026 Masquerade Honoree Luncheon
For 24 years, the Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center has used its annual luncheon to Continue Reading

Casa Gianna Brings Italian Flavor to Miami Spice 2026
Casa Gianna joins Miami Spice 2026 with a three-course Italian dining experience featuring handmade-style pastas, seafood and classic desserts at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences.

Orange Blossom Classic Press Conference: FAMU and South Carolina State Emphasize Identity Ahead of Showdown
The 2026 Orange Blossom Classic is bringing two of HBCU football’s most recognizable programs to Miami Gardens, but Friday morning’s Continue Reading

OP-ED | Twenty Years, One Chair: Florida’s Republican Reign and What the 2026 Governor’s Race is Really Deciding
First in a four-part series on the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Part one, “Twenty Years, One Chair,” is how Florida Continue Reading

The Birth of a Linear Park
Thirteen years after Meg Daly first envisioned a linear park beneath the Metrorail, the Coral Gables section of The Underline is nearing completion. Six community spaces bring parks, fitness areas, bike paths, native landscaping, and new gathering places to the city.

Ken Griffin’s $2.5 Billion Citadel Headquarters Advances in Miami
Ken Griffin’s approximately $2.5 billion Citadel headquarters is advancing toward foundation construction as a redesigned, office-focused tower that could further strengthen Miami’s position as a global financial center.

From City Hall
At its July meeting, the Coral Gables City Commission tackled local arts funding, Crystal Academy, charter changes, a new dog park, the Junior Orange Bowl, and the purchase of additional city property.

Elvia Gómez Troya Brought Her Youth Conservation Mission from Sumatra to Miami
Fourteen-year-old tracker and science communicator Elvia Gómez Troya brought her youth conservation mission to Miami after fieldwork in Sumatra and Benin. Her appearances introduced South Florida families to her English-language animal book and a wider message about protecting…

The 2026 Coral Gables Magazine Guide to Private Schools
The 2026 Coral Gables Magazine Guide to Private Schools features programs from preschool through high school, with information on tuition, curriculum, sports, and extracurricular activities in and near Coral Gables.

Our Annual Dog Issue: September 2026
Coral Gables Magazine’s Annual Dog Issue returns for September 2026 with stories on local dogs, grooming, dining, staycations, rescues, parks, selfies, and more.

September Best Bets
Looking for things to do in Coral Gables this September? Our September Best Bets include live performances, festivals, film screenings, markets, cultural events and more happening throughout the city.

Tower Theater Miami Prepares for December Reopening Under Miami Dade College
Tower Theater Miami is preparing for a December 10 reopening under Miami Dade College as facility improvements move forward ahead of the landmark's 100th anniversary.