RTZ and Live Local Program
Sept 16, 2025

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

The Impact of the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) and the Live Local Act on Development in Coral Gables

Panelists:
Rhonda Anderson
Vice Mayor of the City of Coral Gables

Jennifer Garcia
Assistant Director, Planning and Zoning, Development Services, City of Coral Gables

Ed Santamaria
Director, Building Department, City of Miami

Venny Torre
President, Torre Companies

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Registration and Reception
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Panel Program and Q & A

Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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    Commissioners Meet and Greet
    June 19, 2025

    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

    Meet and Greet Reception with Recently-Elected Coral Gables Commission Members
    Mayor Vince Lago
    Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
    Commissioner Richard Lara

    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Reception
    6:30 p.m. – Welcome to Commission Members and Guests

    The Palace at Coral Gables
    1 Andalusia Avenue
    Coral Gables, FL 33134
    (Free Valet Parking at The Palace;
    Parking Garage Across the Street; Street Parking)

    *This event is for Members Only

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 18, 2025:
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    GGG Candidates Forum
    March 12, 2025

    Gables Good Government Committee
    This program is open to the public.

    Candidates Forum
    with
    All Coral Gables Commission Candidates

    Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

    5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Reception with All Candidates
    5:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Presentation by Each Candidate by Group

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    Coral Gables Museum
    285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables

    ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
    Send your name(s), phone # and email to:
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    GGG Election Event
    March 3, 2025

    Gables Good Government Committee

    Members-Only Candidates Meetings

    Group I Candidates:
    Michael Abbott
    Mayor Vince Lago
    Commissioner Kirk Menendez

    Monday, March 3, 2025
    5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
    5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Registration / Refreshments
    5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Program: Meetings with Each Candidate
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    Coral Gables Congregational Church
    Fellowship Hall,
    3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables
    (Parking is available in front of church and street.)

    A MEMBERS-ONLY event.
    Please register in advance for this event.
    Send your name, phone # and email to:
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    GGG Election Event
    February 20, 2025

    Gables Good Government Committee

    Members-Only Candidates Meetings

    Group III Candidates:
    Richard Lara
    Claudia Miro
    Tom Wells

    Thursday, February 20, 2025
    5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
    5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Registration / Refreshments
    5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Program: Meetings with Each Candidate
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    Coral Gables Congregational Church
    Fellowship Hall,
    3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables
    (Parking is available in front of church and street.)

    A MEMBERS-ONLY event.
    Please register in advance for this event.
    Send your name, phone # and email to:
    gablesgoodgov@gmail.com

    GGG Election Event
    February 10, 2025

    Gables Good Government Committee

    Members-Only Candidates Meetings

    Group II Candidates:
    Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
    Laureano Cancio
    Felix Pardo

    Monday, February 10, 2025
    5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
    5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Registration / Refreshments
    5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Program: Meetings with Each Candidate
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    Coral Gables Congregational Church
    Fellowship Hall,
    3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables
    (Parking is available in front of church and street.)

    GGG Candidate Forum: Cindy Lerner on Oct. 21st

    Gables Good Government Committee
     Members-Only Event*
    (members may bring interested guests to this Candidate Forum)

    GGG Candidate Forum

    With Cindy Lerner

    Candidate for Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 7

    Monday, October 21, 2024
    5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
    5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Registration / Refreshments
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Presentation / Q & A
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    Coral Gables Congregational Church
    Fellowship Hall,
    3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables
    (Parking is available in front of church and street.)

    GGG Town Hall event with Mayor Vince Lago

    GGG members are invited to bring potential members with interest in how the Coral Gables City Government functions to join us at the Town Hall on September 25th.

    Gables Good Government Committee
     Members-Only Event*

    GGG Town Hall

    With Mayor Vince Lago

    Wednesday, September 25, 2024

    5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
    5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Registration / Refreshments
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Program / Q & A
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    Coral Gables Congregational Church

    Fellowship Hall, 3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables
    (Parking is available in front of church and street.)

    Excellence in Public Service Award

    Excellence in Public Service Award

    Join the Gables Good Government Committee,
    in Partnership with Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum, at an Event Honoring

    Don Slesnick
    Mayor of Coral Gables (2001 – 2011)

    and

    Jeannett Slesnick
    Commissioner of Coral Gables (2015 – 2017)
    (posthumous)

    Monday, March 18, 2024
    6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Refreshments
    6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Program

    Coral Gables Museum
    285 Aragon Avenue
    Coral Gables
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