Posts Tagged ‘coral gables’

Miami’s resident Helio Castroneves charged with tax evasion

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Celebrity race car driver Helio Castroneves faces tax evasion charges for failing to pay taxes on more than $5 million.

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Obama audience at University of Miami was mixed lot of hope, skepticism

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Eager Obama fans and some undecided voters took off from work and class to hear from the Democratic presidential nominee. Not all walked away convinced.

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Gables café is green in more ways than one

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Ana Rabel opened her first ”green” restaurant 20 years ago, long before eco-friendliness was trendy. Her latest place, Green Gables Café in Coral Gables, serves mostly takeout to devoted, like-minded customers who even bring back the cardboard cup holders to be used again.

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CNN anchor Anderson Cooper speaks at UM

Monday, July 28th, 2008

He has hosted presidential debates, won praise for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina and traveled to more than 50 countries, and on April 14, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper made a special visit to the University of Miami for Senior Convocation 2008.

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2008 Miami Mango Festival, Coral Gables Fairchild Garden

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

The 16th Annual International Mango Festival was a hit at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden this past weekend. more than 8,000 patrons enjoyed the festivities.

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Gables’ history told by residents in museum project

Monday, June 30th, 2008

AS PART OF THE CORAL GABLES MUSEUM’S ORAL HISTORY PROJECT, LONGTIME RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN SHARING THEIR STORIES ON TAPE. THESE INTERVIEWS WILL BE A PART OF THE MUSEUM’S HISTORY EXHIBIT AND SHARED WITH THE COMMUNITY

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Sea change: The quest for sustainable fish

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

All tales of redemption begin with sin.

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Gables’ Kerdyk behind growth of world golf event

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

The bamboo putter in William Kerdyk Jr.’s Coral Gables office serves as a testament to Japanese tenacity.

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