Phineas Paist
ArchitectAugust 1873 – May 1937 Phineas Paist was part of George Merrick’s “dream team,” though he joined slightly later than
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People
Coral Gables people featuring profiles of local residents, business leaders, creatives, and community figures shaping the city. This section highlights individuals across industries, from arts and culture to public service and entrepreneurship.
William Jennings Bryan
Coral Gables Spokesman, PoliticianMarch 1860 – July 1925 William Jennings Bryan was Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson from 1913
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Althea Merrick
Founder, Coral Gables Woman’s Club1859 – February 1937 The mother of George Merrick, Althea Merrick née Fink met and married
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Edward “Doc” Dammers
Auctioneer, Salesman, Mayor Of Coral Gables, 1925-19281867 – 1930 Also part of George Merrick’s original “dream team,” Doc Dammers was
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G. Scott Hansel
President and CEO, Chapman Partnership Gables resident G. Scott Hansel began his career in the health care sector with an
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Zasil Zepeda
Owner, Avant-Garde Salon Zasil Zepeda has spent much of her life traveling the world pursuing her career in beauty and
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Christiane Wasmann
Founder, Rastrello Christiane Wassmann has been a Coral Gables resident since 2012, moving with her husband and young family to
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Don Slesnick III
Tech Consultant, Musician, Teacher After receiving a master’s degree in organizational management from St. Thomas University, Gables native Don Slesnick
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William Bailine
Student, Gulliver Prep Earlier this year, 15-year-old Ella Adler was killed in a boating accident when she was struck by
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Stefan Molina & Sofia Vasquez
Founders, Millroom Stefan Molina and Sofia Vasquez are both Miami natives (he from Coral Gables, she from Doral) who met
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