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Good day Coral Gables! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a late-night Coral Gables revival drew hundreds to baptism
  • Can Miami volleyball keep its home streak alive against NC State?

Also on today's calendar: FREE ENTRY - FREE FACE PAINTING @ Central Makers Makers Market @ Gold Coast Railroad Museum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 78.
  • Monday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Revival hits Miami: Hundreds baptized at UM in UniteUS's first South Florida stop (latinpost.com) — Hundreds of University of Miami students were baptized outdoors in Coral Gables on September 29 during the first South Florida stop of the UniteUS evangelical revival. The packed Watsco Center gathering drew thousands, with organizers aiming to connect new converts to local churches, including Spanish-language congregations across Miami-Dade and Broward that may now see increased student involvement.
   

• Canes Defeat Demon Deacons for Fourth Consecutive Home Win (miamihurricanes.com) — In Coral Gables, the Miami Hurricanes volleyball team extended their home winning streak to four by beating Wake Forest 3–1, powered by standout performances from Ruth Martinez and Ariana Rodriguez. Fans now have a quick turnaround chance to catch more action, with Miami set to host NC State on Sunday, Oct. 4, in another ACC matchup available on ACCNX.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I wanted to share something personal with you.
    I was 38 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. A single mother with a nine-year-old son. I had a child to raise and a life I wanted to live. I… (Nextdoor Granada East)
  • Quiero compartir un pensamiento que me nace del corazón.
    Cuando ayudo a un animal, recibo llamadas y mensajes llenos de cariño y palabras de aliento que me dan fuerzas. Pero también recibo órdenes sobre lo… (Nextdoor Riviera)
  • Belmont Village Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Coral Gables. Apply here.
  • Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

  • Beyond Sunset Place: Miami-Dade weighs $438M South Miami redevelopment fund (floridapolitics.com)
  • Robins & Morton Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital (citybiz.co)
  • Richard Lamondin releases snappy second TV ad touting business background, Tallahassee plan (floridapolitics.com)

Pinecrest

  • Pinecrest Gardens 2026-2027 music season is fan (and peacock) approved (miaminewtimes.com)

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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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