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Coral Gables Office Portfolio Sells for Nearly $100 Million
A Coral Gables office portfolio has traded hands for nearly $100 million, according to CoStar. The deal highlights…
Nepal Communities Unite in Flood Recovery Efforts
Communities across Nepal are coming together with remarkable resilience as recovery efforts gain momentum following recent flooding in…
South Florida Weekend Storms Bring Much-Needed Rainfall
South Florida is in for a soggy Sunday as scattered storms develop along the coast and push inland…
Good Samaritans Rush to Help Driver After Miami Lakes Rollover
Good Samaritans in Miami Lakes stepped up heroically to assist a driver following a rollover crash on State…
Ecuador Rescues 32 Rare Marine Iguanas from Smuggling Attempt
Ecuadorian authorities rescued 32 rare marine iguanas at an airport, intercepting an attempted smuggling of the protected Galápagos…
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George Merrick, inspired by the City Beautiful Movement, conceived of Coral Gables as an idyllic, picturesque community reminiscent of Spain with a gorgeous Mediterranean Revival Architecture style. He intended to create an urban environment adorned with tree-canopied streets, aesthetically pleasing roundabouts and grand architectural structures to achieve the stately ambience he desired. He designed downtown Coral Gables with its main intersecting thoroughfares, Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon, to be a cosmopolitan center where residents could conduct important business, dine on sumptuous cuisine, and shop at the finest boutiques within a few pedestrian-friendly blocks. George Merrick’s vision has grown into a rich, diverse international business community home to more than 155 multinational corporations and numerous foreign government consulates complete with world-renowned restaurants, prestigious shops, splendid art galleries, luxurious hotels, and one of the nation’s most prestigious private research universities in the nation, the University of Miami. Residents of Coral Gables are proud to call themselves Miami Hurricanes!
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If it’s sublime shopping that you crave, visit the Village of Merrick Park, the premier shopping and dining destination where you can find Tiffany’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Gucci, as well as designer boutiques and specialty stores.
Today, preserving Coral Gables architectural integrity and provenance as well as its upscale environment is vital to the citizens and businesses that call the “City Beautiful” home.
Ernesto Martinez Jr. – Can a Video Will Replace a Written Will in Florida?
Rising Star Spotlight: Veronica Restrepo – The Creative Force Behind Lorie Interiors
Miami Interior Designer Veronica Restrepo: A Rising Star in Design “Success begins with vision but thrives through collaboration. Bringing together artists, craftsmen, and businesses to create meaningful spaces is both a privilege and a responsibility.” — Veronica...
Why No Two Businesses Should Ever Have the Same Benefits Plan
How customized employee benefits protect people, culture, and long-term growth When benefits feel generic, employees feel invisible.- Angel Gonzalez TL;DR – This blog explains why employee benefits should never be one-size-fits-all and how customized...
Renting vs. Buying: Which One Makes More Sense in 2025?
Renting saves money today, but buying invests in tomorrow.- Monica Veiga Making the choice between renting and buying a home is a big financial decision. It affects your budget, lifestyle, and long-term goals. While homeownership builds equity, renting provides...
Florida Foreclosure Declines: A Sign of Stability
Foreclosure declines bring brighter futures for homeowners and buyers. -Monica Veiga The Florida real estate market is on an upswing, and foreclosure activity has declined significantly in 2024. This is great news for homeowners and buyers. It shows that financial...
From the Footwear Floor to Employee Benefits: A Miami Story Built on Listening
How psychology, service, and real relationships shaped Angel Gonzalez’s approach to employee benefitsUnderstanding people will always outperform understanding products.- Angel GonzalezTL;DR – This blog shares the personal story of Angel Gonzalez, a Miami-based...
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- Ken Davidoff Brings Baseball Lessons to the Game of Lifeby J Adrian Betancourt on September 21, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Growing up playing Little League in Miami, I saw how seriously we take baseball. I also saw the pressure some parents put on their kids. I was lucky. My dad cheered us on and supported us when we played poorly. That memory stayed with me during my recent conversation with Ken Davidoff on The Miami The post Ken Davidoff Brings Baseball Lessons to the Game of Life appeared first on Miami’s Community News.
- A Budget Bloated by Chief Inflation: Why I Voted Noby Roberto J. Gonzalez on September 21, 2026 at 1:59 pm
Miami-Dade County is heading for challenging financial times, and we are not ready. I voted against the FY 26-27 budget because it keeps the status quo for another year. What Miami-Dade County government really needs is foundational and structural change. Regardless of what happens this November with Amendment 3, County Commissioners will continue to face The post A Budget Bloated by Chief Inflation: Why I Voted No appeared first on Miami’s Community News.
- Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Commits an Additional $20 Million to Fully Fund Police Payroll and Overtime, On Top of a Second Straight $20 Million Early Paybackby Community News Releases on September 18, 2026 at 3:38 pm
In an extraordinary mid-hearing commitment, Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez pledged Thursday night to direct an additional $20 million from his own office’s budget specifically to fully fund the portion of the Sheriff’s budget covering deputy payroll and overtime. The commitment was developed after discussion with Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez and is contingent on The post Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Commits an Additional $20 Million to Fully Fund Police Payroll and Overtime, On Top of a Second Straight $20 Million Early Payback appeared first on Miami’s Community News.
- Miami Community Newspapers Supports Nikki Whiting for Coral Gables Commissionby Grant Miller, Publisher on September 18, 2026 at 2:25 pm
Miami Community Newspapers is supporting Dominique “Nikki” Whiting for Coral Gables City Commission Group V. We don’t make these decisions because somebody has a fancy résumé, knows the right people or can give a good speech. We look at the person, their background, their involvement in the community and, most importantly, what they believe needs The post Miami Community Newspapers Supports Nikki Whiting for Coral Gables Commission appeared first on Miami’s Community News.














