WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013
City Introduces New 100-ft. Ladder Fire Truck
Superheroes
can leap over tall buildings, but when you’re stuck in a fire emergency
high above the ground, you need the assistance of the right equipment.
With safety and service in mind, the City of Coral Gables has purchased a new state-of-the-art fire ladder truck with an aerial platform that can extend up to 100 feet in almost any direction.
This vehicle replaces a 1985 model which has been in service for 28
years. Recently, members of the City Commission received a tour of the
new fire truck which will be in service soon, ready to assist in any
emergencies happening on single family structures or tall buildings in
Downtown Coral Gables. Aside from its water-pumping capabilities, the
platform features a control panel to monitor critical information and a
video camera. Real time data and video can be sent wirelessly to a
command center on the ground. The cost of the new truck was $1.1
million.
L-R:
Interim Fire Chief Marc Stolzenberg and members of the City Commission
including Commissioner Frank Quesada, Commissioner Vince Lago, Vice
Mayor Bill Kerdyk Jr., and Commissioner Pat Keon look over the new fire
truck while receiving a $1,000 donation from the Coral Gables
Firefighters Benevolent Association to benefit the Susan G. Komen for
the Cure fund.
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Coral Gables Is Caring For Our Community This Saturday
The City of Coral Gables is joining Baptist Health South Florida in their annual day of service “Caring for Our Community.” On Saturday, November 9,
members of the Coral Gables City Commission will join Baptist Health
employees and other volunteers to make a difference in our community. On
this day from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., this group of volunteers will
be doing some hands-on beautification by gardening, painting and
putting mulch at the historic St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church
located at 136 Frow Avenue in Coral Gables. Headquartered in Coral
Gables, Baptist Health South Florida is one of the largest
not-for-profit healthcare providers in the United States, giving more
than $279 million annually in charity care and community service. Last
year, Baptist Health employees and their families also helped beautify
eight elementary schools, a community center, a park, a day care center
for ventilator-dependent children and a rehabilitation center for
disabled people. To participate this year as a volunteer, contact
Baptist Health at 786-527-9161.
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Great Deal On Football Game Tickets
For Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech
This Saturday, November 9, at 7 p.m.
the Miami Hurricanes will face off against longtime nemesis Virginia
Tech and there’s a great deal being offered only to Coral Gables
residents — buy one ticket (per resident) and receive two free tickets.
It’s one of the perks of living in the Gables. The game will take place
at Sun Life Stadium, 2269 N.W. 199 Street, in Miami Gardens. This offer
is made possible thanks to the Development Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami.
Coral Gables residents must show proof of residency at the time of
purchase. This promotion is good for all available seating excluding
suites and club seating. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Hurricane Ticket Office located at the BankUnited Center, 1245 Dauer Drive.
The Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5
p.m. This promotion is not available for online or phone ticket
purchases. For more information, call 305-284-2263.
Canes wide receiver Allen Hurns scoring a touchdown against Georgia Tech. Courtesy Caneshooter/JC Ridley.
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Public Invited To Community Meeting
Regarding Bike Master Plan
The City of Coral Gables will be holding a community meeting to discuss
the development of a
Bike Master Plan. The meeting will take place on
Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the
War Memorial Youth Center Theater located at
405 University Drive.
The public is invited to attend. At the meeting, City staff will make a
presentation and gather input from residents. For more information,
call Public Works Department at 305-460-5000.
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Bring Your Hearty Appetite To Burgerliscious Chowdown
You have one more day to go on a diet and be real hungry for the third annual
Burgerliscious, happening tomorrow
Thursday, November 7, from
6-10 p.m. at
Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
“We’re absolutely thrilled that the savory scent of Burgerliscious is
in the air, celebrating the amazing restaurant community that is Coral
Gables! We encourage everyone to get their tickets online at
www.burgerliscious.com for the ultimate burger experience right here in the City Beautiful,” said
Mark A. Trowbridge,
President and CEO of The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Featuring
more than 20 of Coral Gables' finest restaurants and their hottest
burgers, the festival also kicks-off
Miami Live! Month,
a premier program of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors
Bureau. You will find the best burgers from The Bar, The Café @ Coral
Gables Books & Books, Christy’s Restaurant, Cibo Wine Bar, CRAVE
Coral Gables Restaurant, The Eating House, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus,
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Santina Wine & Tapas,
Morton's the Steakhouse, Pincho Factory, Prieto’s Restaurant | Regency
Hotel Miami, Roc Kat Ice Cream Co. LLC, Seasons 52, Shake Shack, Shula’s
347 Grill, Sushi Maki, Swine Southern Table & Bar, Tarpon Bend Raw
Bar & Grill and The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables. For ticket
information,
click here.
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Cine! Chilean Film Festival Makes Its Debut In Coral Gables
Cine! A celebration of Chilean Cinema takes place right here in Coral Gables,
November 7-10 at the
Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami Campus.
Brought to you with the generous support of the Consulate General of
Chile in Miami, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, and the
Chile-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the festival will present a wide array
of recent full-length Chilean made films, including the U.S. southeast
premiere of the acclaimed film
“Gloria” by Sebastian Lelio,
winner of the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival.
For a listing of upcoming films and to get tickets,
click here.
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Free Lecture For Coral Gables Residents At UM
As part of the
Development Agreement between the
City of Coral Gables and the
University of Miami, Coral Gables residents are invited to attend a free lecture by
Alan M. Dershowitz, one of the most famous and celebrated lawyers in America. The lecture takes place on
Friday, November 15 at
6 p.m. at the
BankUnited Center Fieldhouse,
1245 Dauer Drive in Coral Gables. A professor at Harvard Law School
since the age of 28, Dershowitz has led or been part of the defense team
for various storied celebrities, athletes, and political leaders. The
author lecture will center on his recently released autobiography,
Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law. University of Miami School of Law Dean Patricia D. White will be moderating the lecture. The lecture is part of
Books & Books
author events. Tickets are required for this event. Only 40 tickets are
available and will be distributed at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405
University Drive, on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning
Saturday, November 9 at 8 a.m. For more information on this event,
click here.
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Sundays On Porch With George
Presents Althea’s Garden Party
It’s time to dig into an interactive
afternoon designed for budding backyard gardeners of every age. The
second installment of
Sundays on the Porch with George, a series of engaging events showcasing the Merrick House and Gardens, presents
Althea’s Garden Party on
Sunday, November 17, from 1-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the City of Coral Gables and the Merrick House Governing Board.
Coral Gables Garden Club members
will offer a historic perspective on Althea Merrick’s passion for
gardening. You’ll learn how to grow your own food and prepare your
harvest from South Florida's culinary and agricultural icons.
Chef Norman Van Aken of Tuyo will lead farm-fresh cooking demos and will be on hand to sign his newly published cookbook, "No Experience Necessary." Homestead farmer/ambassador Teena Borek of Teena’s Pride will purvey a bounty of freshly harvested produce, herbs and vegetable "starts." Master gardeners will offer sage advice about preparing beds and about what, where and when to plant it. Container, tower and edible garden vendors
will showcase their wares and help you choose the right planting venue.
Ornamental horticulture enthusiasts will delight in the orchids and
bromeliads available from My Family Garden and Nursery. Local honey will be purveyed by the Tattooed Beekeeper and locally produced jams will be available from Freakin Flamingo Jams. Featured food trucks will be Health Nut on Wheels and Hip Pops, plus live banjo
music, and more. Docent guided tours of the Merrick House will be
available for a nominal fee. A special thanks goes to community partners Whole Foods, Coral Gables and Edible South Florida.
The Merrick House is located at 907 Coral Way. For more information,
call the Historical Resources Department at 305-460-5093.
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Go Back In Time For “A Night In Havana” of Art & Fashion
A warm tropical breeze is coming to the
Coral Gables Museum for
“A Night In Havana” contemporary art and fashion exhibition on
Thursday, November 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by TV personality Mariana Rodriguez, the event features a unique
collaboration between renowned artist Humberto Benitez and fashion
powerhouse Ella Bella RoZio. Guests will be transported back in time to
Cuba in the 1950s to experience the island ̉s sounds, drinks and food,
plus cigar rolling, silent auction, dancing and entertainment. Curated
by Denise Gerson, former Associate Director of the Lowe Art Museum, the
exhibition will consist of seven of Benitez ̉s most famous paintings.
RoZio ̉s couture collection of artistic designs will feature intricately
tailored silks and imported embellishments. Net proceeds from the event
will benefit Fashion for Charity ̉s Scholarship Fund for children who
would like to pursue a career in the fashion and art industry. To
purchase tickets for the event,
click here.
Join the City of Coral Gables to celebrate this year's Big Toy Extravaganza taking place in front of City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, on Saturday, January 11, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to view, climb and explore all kinds of fun stuff. It's like a petting zoo for cars, trucks, and super-sized and specialized vehicles!
"We are delighted to host this event again for the second year,
continuing this new tradition of offering a free fun-filled time for the
entire family," said Mayor Jim Cason.
The Big Toy Extravaganza also features food trucks, face painting,
arts and crafts, and inflatable rides and slides. For more information,
call Parks and Recreation at 305-460-5600.
