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Week of October 16, 2026

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Welcome to Coral Gables

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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Coral Gables, affluent and refined, is reminiscent of an enchanting village on the Mediterranean where you can enjoy sophisticated entertainment at events such as the Dine-Around, Theater Treat, Gallery Stroll, Wine Walk, Pub Crawl, and other seasonal events such as the Farmer’s Market. If it’s not within walking distance, the fare-free Coral Gables Trolley will take you there while taking you back in time. Moreover, it will connect you to many other captivating Miami communities through the Metrorail system. The City is centrally and conveniently located bordered by Coconut Grove, South Miami, and the village of Pinecrest. It is minutes from the Miami International Airport and Downtown.No visit to the “City Beautiful” is complete without a refreshing swim in the coral-rock carved Venetian Pool, a tour of the fabulous Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and a picnic at Matheson Hammock beneath the Spanish moss-covered canopy. For the golfer, Coral Gables offers challenging well-manicured golf courses, such as the Biltmore or Granada Golf Course. The history buff will bask in the nostalgia of the Coral Gables Merrick House, the ancestral home of George Merrick listed on the National Register of Historical Places. In addition to a visit to the Lowe Art Museum located at the University of Miami, the art-enthusiast will delight in the abundance of gorgeous art galleries to visit during Gables Gallery Nights. Of course, the beguilingly beautiful Biscayne Bay with its many boating and water sports opportunities beckons you


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.

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  • Week two of the preseason got underway today with four innings, led on the mound by Kaden Varela-Payne and at the plate by Dawson Harman.
    by Mike Kaffee on October 14, 2026 at 1:50 pm

    PRESEASON: TUES 13 OCT 26 Week 2 of the preseason began with 4 pitchers under the spotlight, each pitching a pair of innings. Nothing particularly special to take away, except that each pitcher will be a welcome addition to the bullpen. Of the four, Kaden Valera-Payne had the best showing, allowing no runs. At the The post Week two of the preseason got underway today with four innings, led on the mound by Kaden Varela-Payne and at the plate by Dawson Harman. appeared first on Miami’s Community News.

  • Saturday afternoon marked the end of week one in the preseason at the Light – Hurricanes Baseball
    by Mike Kaffee on October 12, 2026 at 2:41 pm

    PRESEASON: SATURDAY 10 OCT 26 Week one of the preseason concluded today amid challenging October weather. The game began at 12:07, with temperatures reminiscent of late spring rather than October—ranging from the high 80s to the low 90s, and exceeding 100 degrees with humidity adding to the discomfort. Fortunately, there was no rain, and we The post Saturday afternoon marked the end of week one in the preseason at the Light – Hurricanes Baseball appeared first on Miami’s Community News.

  • Westminster Christian School Hosts 5th Annual Pink Girls Invitational Golf Tournament
    by Community News Releases on October 12, 2026 at 2:36 pm

    Westminster Christian School hosted the 5th Annual Pink Girls Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Deering Bay Yacht and Country Club. The tournament brought together thirteen South Florida high school girls golf programs for a day of competition, community, and charitable purpose. Ransom Everglades School claimed the team championship, while Nina Fischer The post Westminster Christian School Hosts 5th Annual Pink Girls Invitational Golf Tournament appeared first on Miami’s Community News.

  • Rain delay did not dampen today’s scrimmage – Hurricanes Baseball
    by Mike Kaffee on October 12, 2026 at 2:21 pm

    PRESEASON: FRI 9 OCT 26 Due to time constraints and weather conditions, the originally planned 6-inning scrimmage was shortened to 3.5 innings. The start, initially scheduled for 10:45 a.m., was delayed until just after 11 a.m. Play also had to end by 12:30 p.m., likely because of construction activities in the stands. On the second The post Rain delay did not dampen today’s scrimmage – Hurricanes Baseball appeared first on Miami’s Community News.