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Also on today's calendar: Sovereignty in the Skies and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. A magical rainbow of floating umbrellas is officially back to decorate Coral Gables this fall, now with floral patterns (secretmiami.com) — Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables is once again covered in a canopy of colorful, floral-patterned umbrellas, creating a free outdoor art experience called Giralda in Bloom that runs through October. Part of the city's 2026 Giralda Sky Series, the installation offers shade, photo-ready backdrops, and a lively atmosphere for strolling, dining, or visiting with friends and family right in the heart of town.
2. Disrupting a Brilliant Colony 9/24/26 (soulofmiami.org subscription) — Coral Gables residents can attend a free evening talk at the University of Miami's Kislak Center on September 24, where historian Cristina Soriano will discuss her new book project on Trinidad during the age of revolutions. The event includes a moderated conversation and audience Q&A, offering a thoughtful, accessible look at colonial power, resistance, and change.
3. Duke Transfer Mensah Breaks Miami QB Records on Debut as Toney Rewrites the Record Books (theroanokestar.com) — Miami Hurricanes fans in Coral Gables can celebrate a record-shattering debut from transfer quarterback Darian Mensah, who threw for 401 yards and five touchdowns in a blowout win at Stanford. Sophomore receiver Malachi Toney also broke a 42-year-old school receiving record, underscoring Miami's explosive passing attack as they head into their upcoming home game against Florida A&M.
4. The 10 Best Colleges In FL, According To New 2027 Ranking (patch.com) — Families in Coral Gables will notice the University of Miami, based right in the city, ranked third among Florida colleges in Niche's new 2027 list, behind the University of Florida and Florida State. The rankings weigh academics, value, campus life, and more, and also spotlight UM for strong student life, athletics, and party-school reputation compared with other Florida institutions.
5. Think your HOA is strict? Meet the rules of Indian Creek's Billionaire Bunker (tampabay.com) — Coral Gables gets a shout-out here for its long fight to restrict overnight pickup-truck parking, a reminder of how seriously some South Florida communities guard neighborhood aesthetics. The main focus is Indian Creek Village's ultra-strict building and lifestyle rules, from minimum mansion sizes and setbacks to bans on helipads, marketing events and large groups of animals.
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