Comments for Coral Gables Magazine

Comment on The Coral Gables Country Club – Last Call at the Liberty Café? by Susana Puig

Susana Puig — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:45:08 +0000

So sad that what happened to Red Fish Grill will happen here because city officials just want to fill their pockets. Red fish grill was beautiful and romantic and unique, and when this same group came in they transformed it into a modern venue with plastic chairs and took away the classy feel and uniqueness of the historic building. I have been a Gables resident my entire life, born and raised in coral gables. It is so sad to see things like this happen….the same thing that occurred with the horrific iron flowers they approved which must have George Merrick turning in his grave. Very very sad and shame on our mayor, definitely a mistake electing him.

Comment on Latest News from City Hall by Maria R.Torrent

Maria R.Torrent — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:10:22 +0000

When are they start to beautify Biltmore Way?
I was told long time ago that it is one of the City projects

Comment on Viva España by Johnson. M

Johnson. M — Fri, 21 May 2021 13:37:03 +0000

I wish to have the received of paella and some evening distes of Spain.

Comment on Postcards from Coral Gables’ Past by Linda

Linda — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:43:35 +0000

I loved it, especially the history lesson on postcards and their evolution. After reading this I’m wondering if I have any old postcards. I’ll have to check that box!

Comment on Illuminate Coral Gables by the Numbers by Felipe U

Felipe U — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:51:25 +0000

Illuminate was stupid. The projectors were not near bright enough, and the art itself was crap. I mean absolute crap….Seriously???? Illuminated barricades were supposed to be art and one of the installations???? No, I’m not buying what you’re selling. They need to look at other cities that have done this better executed. Lots of hype for an abysmal show.

Comment on Del Monte Opens FRSHst by Helga Rodriguez

Helga Rodriguez — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:24:04 +0000

The best of the best!! The pinkglow juice and the fresh pinkfruit are exquisite!!
The café looks cozy!!
Great idea!!!

Comment on Zoning Wars. Again. by Ruddy S

Ruddy S — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:12:28 +0000

Time for Jorge Fors to go. Dead weight. Just a tool following the wind.

Comment on A Zoning Compromise on the Mile by Gretchen Stevens

Gretchen Stevens — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:33:56 +0000

Once the developers zoom in like hyenas to “build and revitalize” the Mile, the mess and dust will discourage the much needed pedestrian traffic that keeps the few remaining restaurants alive. Curb appeal will be gone after the city worked so hard with the great sidewalks. And how long did that take? How long will new construction take? Years!
Hopefully, construction will be done in stages so that it does not choke the potential opening of new businesses, sidewalk dining and both residents and visitors to the Mile. If you walk the Mile in the evenings, you can see lots of people walking and dining outside again. COVID put it in a coma, but It is slowly awakening! Don’t hinder its emergence!

Comment on Wawa in Coral Gables: The Controversy Continues by Sadly Sold Out for $$$$$$

Sadly Sold Out for $$$$$$ — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:58:07 +0000

Homes vs cash! Sell out at it’s finest! Love the corruption!

Comment on Wawa in Coral Gables: The Controversy Continues by Michael March

Michael March — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:35:59 +0000

Thanks for sharing. It was a well written article, about a dedicated group of people. I'm glad that several points were clarified, including how the land for the gas station has been leased rather than sold, and how the payments from Wawa are going to be paid continuously, rather than in one lump sum. It was interesting to hear about how many former businesses were located on the land in question, including a previous gas station. I've heard similar stories about former businesses located along Charles Avenue, although I don't particularly think that means we need to recreate them. I would imagine that at least some of these segregation era businesses that used to exist were black owned, and perhaps that's a happy aspect of the past that some would like to bring back, in the form of these up-zonings. I want to preserve the tranquility that exists now, and this article cautions me that my stance could be interpreted as bourgeois and selfish. I don't want to imply that any of these community leaders are easily bought, because thanks to articles like this, I have been made aware of all the organizing that has going on for decades before I was here. I realize the same sort of thing could just as easily go on in a white neighborhood as a black neighborhood, and the scholarships could be paid through a local Lions Club just as easily as the Lola B. Walker Foundation. I do believe that these sort of "compromises" happen more often in needy neighborhoods, and perhaps that's what I need to accept. Some activists like to emphasize that moving into the West Grove is moving into a community. Indeed the small "town within a town" aspect of the West Grove is partially what drew me here. I am probably just hesitant to accept that when you move into a (formerly) tight-knit community like this one, it seems you give up some of your rights as an individual, as compared to the South Grove, where it seems it is common for next door neighbors to sue one another and win. It is certainly easier to squeeze more donations (as well as tax dollars) out of an up-zoned lot than it is from an empty lot.