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COMMISSIONER ON MISSION TO MAKE GABLES GREENER

The City of Coral Gables recently got a green light from the courts to proceed with a program to ban commercial use of expanded polystyrene, better known as Styrofoam. It is part of a long-awaited plan introduced by City Commissioner Vince Lago that further demonstrates the City Beautiful is serious about protecting the natural environmental. It has been about four years since this lifelong Gables resident stepped into City Hall as a first-time commissioner with a mission to change people’s perception Read More »

HANK LANGSTON INVOLVED IN EDUCATION, COMMUNITY

Hank Langston is among the most well-respected, creative and tireless innovators in the field of education, not only in South Florida but around the nation and beyond. Hank's passion for teaching, mentoring and supporting education is legendary. In fact, he has been in the field for 55 years, with 48 years at Gulliver Schools where he currently serves as Dean of Faculty and Director of University Affairs. Additionally, he is maintains his professional educator’s certification through the Florida Depart... Read More »

FPL: THE KITS KEEP COMING

If you’re reading this, you’re likely a customer of Florida Power & Light (FPL). Like me, you’re probably tired of being constantly hit up for more money. It’s a perpetual barrage of FPL demands continually approved in Tallahassee by utility regulators known as the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). I recently wrote about FPL’s latest rate hike – an $811 million dollar increase over the next four years approved by the PSC. On the heels of that, the PSC... Read More »

RESTORATION UNDERWAY AT CITY'S HISTORIC PLAZAS

If you've noticed the orange barrier fencing mesh around the city's historic plazas and entrances, it is for a very good reason. The historic plazas and entrances of Coral Gables, built in the early 1920s and so important to the city's architectural heritage, are being restored. Approximately $1.6 million is being funded for the restoration of Granada Plaza, Granada Entrance, Balboa Plaza, Segovia Plaza, Commercial Entrance, Ponce de Leon Plaza and the... Read More »

STUDENTS SPOTLIGHT : KEVIN NUNO

Coral Gables High senior Kevin Nuno is awaiting word from MIT. If he is accepted, he will major in chemical engineering, biomedical science or something in the pharmaceutical industry. “Ever since my father got liver disease, I’ve always wanted to help people through medicine,” Nuno said. “He had cirrhosis of the liver.” Nuno’s father underwent a liver transplant at Jackson Memorial Hospital in October. “As of right now, he’s healthy and recovering,” Nuno said. If... Read More »