Don's Rambles Archives - Coral Gables Magazine https://coralgablesmagazine.com/category/coral-gables-community/don-slesnick-coral-gables-column/ The Magazine for business, culture, entertainment, and dining in Coral Gables Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:53:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cropped-CGM-Logo-e1781104877486-1-32x32.png Don's Rambles Archives - Coral Gables Magazine https://coralgablesmagazine.com/category/coral-gables-community/don-slesnick-coral-gables-column/ 32 32 194860018 Meandering Around Town #33: American Legion https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-33-american-legion/ Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=82460 In this edition of Meandering Around Town, former Mayor Don Slesnick visits American Legion Post 98 as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. The column explores the organization's role in the community and highlights Coral Gables' rich military history, from World War I through today.

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]]> 82460 Meandering Around Town # 32: The Carnaval https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-32-the-carnaval/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:02:45 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=81528 Don Slesnick explores the history and impact of Carnaval on the Mile and the Kiwanis Club’s lasting ties to Coral Gables.

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]]> 81528 Meandering Around Town # 31: At the Museum https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-31-at-the-museum/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:51:02 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=80781 The Coral Gables Museum’s annual gala brought together civic leaders and residents to celebrate legacy, honor community figures, and support its future.

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]]> 80781 Meandering Around Town #28: Gathering Together to Give “Thanks” in the Gables https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-28-gathering-together-to-give-thanks-in-the-gables/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:13:51 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=79148 Right: Family & friends at the home of Maria & Mike Henry on Country Club Pradoleft: The Dowlen and Brumbaugh

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]]> 79148 Meandering Around Town # 27: Breakfasting on the Greenways https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-27-breakfasting-on-the-greenways/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:33:09 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=77550 An Adventure in Which a Former Mayor Continues to Seek the “Soul” of His Hometown North and South Greenway Drives

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]]> 77550 Meandering Around Town: Landmarks Honoring Gables Women https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-landmarks-honoring-gables-women/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:59:30 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=77035 AN ADVENTURE IN WHICH A FORMER MAYOR CONTINUES TO SEEK THE “SOUL” OF HIS HOMETOWN There have been – and

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]]> 77035 Meandering Around Town #25: Dog Patrol https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-25-dog-patrol/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:46:48 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=76152 An Adventure In Which A Former Mayor Continues To Seek The “Soul” Of His Hometown One could rightfully say that

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]]> 76152 Meandering Around Town #24: Walking Tour https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-24-walking-tour/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:58:07 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=74499 An Adventure in Which a Former Mayor Continues to Seek the “Soul” of His Hometown Left: The hearty group of

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]]> 74499 Don’s Rambles: A Look at Senior Life in Motion https://coralgablesmagazine.com/dons-rambles-a-look-at-senior-life-in-motion/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:00:48 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=73813 An Adventure in Which a Former Mayor Continues to Seek the “Soul” of His Hometown Left: The Card Room Full of

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]]> 73813 Meandering Around Town: Duffy’s Tavern https://coralgablesmagazine.com/meandering-around-town-duffys-tavern/ Fri, 16 May 2025 15:00:04 +0000 https://coralgablesmagazine.com/?p=73116 An Adventure in Which a Former Mayor Continues to Seek the “Soul” of His Hometown. The Staff Outside Duffy’s Tavern

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