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Added on February 29, 2024 News

City of Coral Gables appoints Amos Rojas, Jr. as new city manager

In a decisive three-to-two vote, the Coral Gables Commission has chosen Amos Rojas, Jr. as the new City Manager during a meeting held at City […]

Added on October 13, 2023 News

Coral Gables Commission Unstable

The Coral Gables Commission meeting on October 10, 2023, unfolded as a gripping saga, continuing the ongoing tension between two distinct factions within the city’s […]

Added on May 22, 2023 News

Public Safety A Hot Topic At Sunshine Meeting

Last week’s Sunshine Meeting highlighted every department in the City of Coral Gables. Each department’s head provided updates to the mayor and all of the […]

Added on May 7, 2023 News

Commissioner Fernandez Wastes No Time Getting Down to Business

New Coral Gables Commissioner Ariel Fernandez wasted no time getting down to business after being sworn in on April 28th. Days later, he announced that […]

Added on April 26, 2023 News

How Mayor Lago’s Endorsement Turned Voters Away

The recent city commission election in Coral Gables, has raised questions about the power and influence of endorsements, as well as the ethics of certain […]

Added on April 25, 2023 News

Melissa Castro’s Win in Coral Gables Runoff Election: A Victory for Grassroots Politics

In a surprise upset, Melissa Castro has won the commission seat in the Coral Gables runoff election with a decisive margin of 59.27% to 40.73%. […]