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🌱 Patch AM: Coral Gables man killed in bed after alleged drunk-driving crash
Coming up on the Coral Gables Patch calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk
Hello Coral Gables! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Coral Gables man killed in bed after alleged drunk-driving crash
- What investigators revealed about the high‑profile Coral Gables home burglary
- What inspectors found during a surprise visit to Biltmore's Fontana Restaurant
Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 91, low: 80.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man slammed into an 82-year-old's home, killing him: Cops (lawandcrime.com) — An 82-year-old Coral Gables resident was killed in his bed when a driver allegedly blew a stop sign at SW 57th Avenue and SW 29th Street and crashed into his home. Police say the driver's blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit, and a judge has ordered him held without bond as the DUI manslaughter case proceeds. 
2. WATCH LIVE: Officials host news conference after couple accused of burglarizing home of Kenya crash victims (nbcmiami.com) — Local and federal officials are holding a news conference after two suspects were arrested in connection with a major burglary at a Coral Gables home belonging to a couple recently killed in a Kenya helicopter crash. Investigators say the house was ransacked and high‑value items, including luxury cars and artwork, were taken. Coral Gables police and other agencies will outline the case and next steps.
3. Dirty 30! Food stored in bathroom!? Plus, Biltmore restaurant! Places with 29 violations or more (local10.com) — If you dine at the Biltmore's Fontana Restaurant in Coral Gables, be aware inspectors recently found 37 food‑safety violations there, including issues with ice, temperature control, and cleanliness. The same inspection sweep flagged several other Miami‑Dade and nearby restaurants for serious problems. It's a useful reminder to check recent inspection histories before choosing where to eat.
4. South Florida husbands among Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash (gaysonoma.com) — Two Coral Gables husbands who built careers and community ties here were among seven people killed in a helicopter crash while touring northern Kenya. One co-founded a Coral Gables aviation software firm, and the other served on the Coral Gables Museum board, leaving friends mourning a couple known for generosity, travel, and service.
5. 13 FL Colleges Make Princeton Review's 2027 Best List (patch.com) — Coral Gables residents can take pride that the University of Miami in Coral Gables is among 13 Florida schools named to The Princeton Review's 2027 Best Colleges list. The guide highlights standout campuses statewide for academics, campus life, and affordability. While most category leaders are outside Florida, several in‑state schools earned national recognition for food, facilities, and student experience.
📸 Around Coral Gables
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables
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★ Featured events ★
- Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
9:00 am
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Community Painting Club
Coconut Grove Branch Library Coconut Grove Branch -
10:00 am - Resume 101
Virrick Park Branch Library Virrick Park Branch -
1:00 pm - Teen Library Advisory Committee
West Flagler Branch -
4:00 pm - A Little Bit of Everything: Trivia Night at the Library!
Coral Gables Branch Library Coral Gables Branch -
6:30 pm - Online Event: West Flagler Horror Book Club
West Flagler Branch - West Flagler Virtual Programs Room
6:30 pm - Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting →
City of South Miami Commission Chambers - 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami FL 33143
8:30 am - Scrabble® Club
South Miami Branch Library South Miami Branch -
10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills y más
West Flagler Branch -
11:30 am - Sovereignty in the Skies →
Virtual Event (Zoom)
1:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 10
📣 Coral Gables Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure
West Dade Regional Library Westchester Regional -
9:30 am - Homework Help and Tutoring
West Dade Regional Library Westchester Regional - Children's Story Area
10:00 am - Family Art Workshop
University of Miami College Art and Culture Lowe Art Museum
10:30 am - Namaste 'N Play - A Yoga Adventure with Lauren Jane Clancy
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
11:00 am
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everyone
I live in the gables and I'm looking for a painter to paint my roof overhang Anyone you can recommend? Tkssss (Nextdoor Riviera) - BUSCO SEÑORA PARA LIMPIEZA DE CASA.
Looking for cleaning lady. Please contact me at: rosie@rosevega.com please send me your information and references. Thank you. (Nextdoor Riviera)
- Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Banquet Houseman in Coral Gables. Apply here.
- University of Miami posted a job opening for Asst. VP, Financial Assistance and Employment in Coral Gables. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.
Ok Coral Gables! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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