🌱 Patch AM: How a canceled nurses’ strike could change care at Coral Gables Hospital

Hi Coral Gables! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a canceled nurses’ strike could change care at Coral Gables Hospital
• How is Coral Gables buzzing as Miami readies for the title game?

Also on today's calendar: Mocktail Fest Miami: a Dry January Celebration and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
• Monday: A little morning rain, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Florida nurses cancel strike, will vote on new deal. How it may improve care (miamiherald.com) — Nurses at Coral Gables Hospital and two other South Florida facilities have called off a planned strike after reaching a tentative three‑year contract with their new operator. The deal promises safer staffing rules and steady raises, which nurses say should improve patient care and help retain staff serving Coral Gables and nearby communities.
   

• No. 1 Indiana dominates Oregon, advances to CFP title game against Miami (detroitnews.com) — Coral Gables residents will see the Miami Hurricanes back on campus as the team returns home to prepare locally for the Jan. 19 national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Coach Mario Cristobal briefly celebrated with fans outside the football complex before turning attention to game prep, while players and staff soaked in a warm welcome after their Fiesta Bowl win. Expect campus buzz to build as Miami chases another title nearby.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 11

• Mocktail Fest Miami: a Dry January Celebration
  Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday January 11

• She | A Morning with Kelly Keefe
  Books & Books , 265 Aragon Ave , Coral Gables
  11:00 am

Monday January 12

• Elevate Your Eloquence with Toastmasters
  Virrick Park Branch -
  12:00 pm
• Resume 101
  Virrick Park Branch -
  1:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Scrabble Club
  South Miami Branch -
  10:30 am
• READy, Set, Go: Storytelling
  Coconut Grove Branch -
  11:00 am
• From Sputnik to SpaceX: A History of Space Exploration
  Coral Gables Branch -
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• TW/JZ - SMART Goals & Performance Review
  YES Institute , 5275 Sunset Dr , Miami
  10:00 am
• Silver Screen Mornings
  Coral Gables Branch -
  10:00 am

Wednesday January 21

• CREW Miami Economic Forecast Breakfast with Saif Ishoof
  Hotel Colonnade Garage Valet , 180 Aragon Ave , Coral Gables
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 10

• Add Your Piece!
  Pinecrest Branch -
  9:30 am
• Great Books Book Club
  Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
  10:30 am
• History Book Club
  Pinecrest Branch -
  10:30 am
• Arts & Crafts with Crafty.Korner
  Pinecrest Branch -
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Everyone, Happy New Year!
  Can anyone recommend a licensed plumber or plumbing company for a camera inspection of our pipes? Thanks very much! (Nextdoor Country Club Section)
• Police activity on I-95 North in Miami-Dade County has blocked the two left lanes before SR-860/Miami Gardens Dr.
  12:07AM on Jan 9: Police activity on I-95 North in Miami-Dade County is blocking the two left lanes before SR-860/Miami Gardens Dr. (Nextdoor )

• InstaSwim LLC posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Coral Gables. Apply here.
• Southeastern Grocers posted a job opening for Grocery Associate in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

• I'm a Doctor and Here's What Really Happens to Your Body After One Year on Ozempic (bodynetwork.com)

Pinecrest

• Pinecrest's Diana Jaramillo publishes novel (communitynewspapers.com)
• Senate files companion to House's Charlie Kirk road renaming bill (floridatoday.com)
• NHL Winter Classic: Ice hockey has its moment in the South Florida sun (communitynewspapers.com)

Key Biscayne

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-- The Patch AM Team

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