🌱 Patch AM: Could a Coral Gables trial change multiple myeloma treatment?

Greetings Coral Gables! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Could a Coral Gables trial change multiple myeloma treatment?
• How a former UM ballplayer finally graduated 60 years later
• Which big-name teams are coming to Coral Gables in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Whispers Concert and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
• Saturday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
• Sunday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Antibody therapy shows promise against multiple myeloma (futurity.org) — Coral Gables residents receiving care through Sylvester’s local satellite site are part of a promising clinical trial testing an antibody therapy that wiped out detectable multiple myeloma in early participants. The University of Miami team reports that linvoseltamab may help patients avoid harsh bone marrow transplants while keeping the cancer at bay longer. Enrollment is expanding as researchers track long-term outcomes.
   

• Siegler Graduates 60 Years After Leaving Miami (miamihurricanes.com) — A longtime former University of Miami baseball player has finally earned his business degree in Coral Gables six decades after leaving campus one class short. Encouraged by his family, he returned to the now-transformed UM business school, completed two online courses, and will walk at graduation with his loved ones watching. His story highlights lifelong learning and strong ties to the Coral Gables campus.
   

• Hurricanes Announce 2026 Season Schedule (miamihurricanes.com) — The University of Miami has released its 2026 Hurricanes baseball schedule, with multiple home series at Mark Light Field in Coral Gables, including visits from Boston College, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Cal and rival Florida. Local fans can also look ahead to marquee road trips, ACC play, and a postseason path that could lead to Omaha.
   

📸 Around Coral Gables

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Winter Whispers Concert
  Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Homework Help and Tutoring
  Virrick Park Branch -
  10:00 am
• Colorful Snowflake Canvas Craft
  Coconut Grove Branch -
  11:00 am
• Dominoes y Cafecito
  West Flagler Branch -
  11:00 am
• Introduction to Coding with Scratch
  Coconut Grove Branch -
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Singalongs
  South Miami Branch -
  1:00 pm
• Screen-free Saturday
  Coral Gables Branch -
  2:00 pm
• "Water" You Painting?
  South Miami Branch -
  2:00 pm
• Left on Tenth
  GableStage , 1200 Anastasia Ave #230 , Coral Gables
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Scavenger Hunt Adventure
  Westchester Regional -
  9:30 am
• Letters to Santa
  Westchester Regional -
  9:30 am
• Pension Board Meeting
  City of South Miami Commission Chambers , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
  10:00 am
• Furry Tales
  Pinecrest Branch Library , 5835 SW 111th St , Pinecrest
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Insight Service Group (ISG) posted a job opening for Florida, Coral Gables Surveillance Investigator FT in Coral Gables. Apply here.
• Mr. C Hotels and Residences posted a job opening for Hotel Night Auditor/ FO Agent in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

• South Florida poets and writers share reflections on ‘wonder' in new anthology (miamiherald.com)
• Miami Dade College revotes to give away Miami land for Donald Trump library (thewestsidegazette.com)
• Father gives back after losing two sons to gun violence in South Florida (cbsnews.com)

Pinecrest

• A new tool is here to answer your recycling questions (axios.com)
• One Sotheby's shoots for stars in relaunch of sports and entertainment division (therealdeal.com)

Key Biscayne

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

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