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You won't want to miss Chancel Choir Rehearsal on the Coral Gables Patch calendar

Good morning to you Coral Gables! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Coral Gables' top business honor went to Armando Codina.
- What Coral Gables' Rotary leader is planning for upcoming community events.
Also on today's calendar: Sovereignty in the Skies and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A brief morning shower or two, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
- Friday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Armando Codina honored with CG Chamber's Merrick Award (communitynewspapers.com) — Coral Gables' Chamber of Commerce has honored developer Armando Codina with its top George E. Merrick Award for decades of leadership and investment in the city. Local readers learn how Codina's work and the chamber's annual conference spotlight efforts to preserve Coral Gables' character while driving South Florida's business growth.
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• Felix Pardo of Coral Gables of Rotary Club Coral Gables Community News# (communitynewspapers.com) — Coral Gables residents can hear Rotary member Felix Pardo talk with host Gloria about recent back-to-school and health fairs in nearby Homestead and Florida City, plus community initiatives and upcoming events. The segment is part of Miami Community Newspapers' coverage, which regularly includes Coral Gables news, resources, and ways for locals to stay engaged across Miami-Dade.
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📸 Around Coral Gables
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables
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★ Featured events ★
- Chancel Choir Rehearsal →
Coral Gables
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Solo Small Firm Section Executive Council Meeting →
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, 180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables
8:00 am - Sovereignty in the Skies →
Virtual Event (Zoom)
1:00 pm - The Green Room →
Five Iron Golf, 3009 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables
6:00 pm - Sacred Rhythms →
Coral Gables FL - Men's Group →
1207 Malaga Ave., Coral Gables - High School Youth Group →
Coral Gables FL - TFB Solo and Small Firm Section Executive Council Meeting →
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, 180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables
12:30 pm - NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden →
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables
6:00 pm - Miami Whisk(e)y Mash™ XI →
Coral Gables Country Club, 990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables - Disrupting a 'Brilliant Colony' →
Kislak Center at the University of Miami
6:00 pm - 🎉 Bingo is Back! 🎉 →
2985 S Bayshore Dr, Miami
6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Thursday September 24
📣 Coral Gables Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning.
Looking for someone to paint my soffit and facia. I live close to the airport (Nextdoor Granada Entrance)
- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Underwriter Director-Latam in Coral Gables. Apply here.
- Hillstone Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Line Cook in Coral Gables. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Miami
- Is Jason An Undercover Cop? Testing GTA 6's Biggest Story Theory Against The Evidence (svg.com)
Pinecrest
- The Community Voice: Jill Lerner, Pinecrest Village Council Candidate (Seat 4) (communitynewspapers.com)
- Miami Heat's new superstar Giannis buys a $13.5 million mansion (miamiherald.com)
- Positive people in Pinecrest : Seth Clarin (communitynewspapers.com)
Key Biscayne
- Key Biscayne budget hearing, council meeting Tuesday (islandernews.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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