🌱 Patch AM: How a Coral Gables romance turned into a public breakup saga

Morning Coral Gables! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Coral Gables romance turned into a public breakup saga
• How missing early shots can derail measles protection by age two
• Why Coral Gables is home to one of Sears’ final stores

Also on today's calendar: Journey of Joy: A Kids Event @ IKEA Miami and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carson Beck & Ex-Girlfriend Hanna Cavinder: A Breakup That Surprised College Football (heavy.com) — Miami quarterback Carson Beck has been living and playing in Coral Gables, where his high‑profile breakup with former Hurricanes basketball player Hanna Cavinder unfolded alongside a reported luxury car theft at their shared home. Despite the personal turmoil, Beck led Miami to the College Football Playoff while Cavinder shifted away from UM basketball to focus on business and social media.
   

• Children who miss early vaccines more likely to not get the MMR shot by age 2 (weisradio.com) — A recent photo from Coral Gables shows a child getting vaccinated, highlighting how early shots tie into a new national study on measles protection. Researchers found kids who miss their 2- and 4‑month vaccines are much more likely to skip the crucial MMR dose by age 2, raising concerns as U.S. measles cases climb.
   

• As Sears Faces Demise, What Can Be Learned From its Legacy? (retailwire.com) — Coral Gables still hosts one of just five remaining Sears stores in the entire United States, underscoring how far the once-dominant retailer has fallen. The piece looks at Sears’ long history, controversial management decisions, and the real-estate strategy now driving efforts to sell off its last properties.
   

📸 Around Coral Gables

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 3

• Journey of Joy: A Kids Event @ IKEA Miami
  1801 NW 117th Ave, Miami
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday January 5

• Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW)
  Coral Gables Branch -
  10:00 am
• Resume 101
  Virrick Park Branch -
  1:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Scrabble Club
  South Miami Branch -
  10:30 am
• READy, Set, Go: Storytelling
  Coconut Grove Branch -
  11:00 am
• LEGO® Club
  Coconut Grove Branch -
  4:00 pm
• Coral Gables Movie Night
  Coral Gables Branch -
  5:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• New Year, New Pages
  Coral Gables Branch -
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  South Miami Branch -
  11:00 am

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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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 3

• Add Your Piece!
  Pinecrest Branch -
  9:30 am
• Treasure Hunt
  Fairlawn Branch Library Fairlawn Branch -
  9:30 am
• "Water" You Painting?
  South Miami Branch -
  2:00 pm
• Plastic to Purpose
  Pinecrest Branch - Gallery
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The South Florida real estate market is entering a new phase in 2026.
  From condos and single-family homes to rentals and luxury properties, understanding today’s trends is key to making smart decisions. https:/… (Nextdoor Coral Gables North)

• Loews Hotel & Resorts posted a job opening for Housekeeping Houseperson in Coral Gables. Apply here.
• Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in Coral Gables. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

• 75-Unit Apartment Complex Considered for 6230 SW 69th Street, South Miami, Florida (floridayimby.com)
• 4 families welcome newborns to ring in New Year across South Florida (wsvn.com)
• Isaiah Charlot Game Report: vs Miami Springs (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I kept throwing out all the W’s.
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