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🌱 Patch AM: Inside The Weeknd’s $50 million Coral Gables waterfront mansion
And check out Winter Whispers Concert on the Coral Gables Patch calendar
Greetings Coral Gables! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Inside The Weeknd’s $50 million Coral Gables waterfront mansion
- How Miami’s boom is pricing Coral Gables first-time buyers out
Also on today's calendar: Winter Whispers Concert and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Coral Gables-Coconut Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Coral Gables-Coconut Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Monday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Real Estate Transactions of 2025 (architecturaldigest.com subscription) — One of 2025’s priciest celebrity deals landed right in Coral Gables, where The Weeknd paid $50 million for a waterfront Mediterranean-style mansion with nearly 19,000 square feet of living space. The roundup compares his purchase with other mega-deals by Mark Wahlberg, George Lucas, Paris Hilton, and more around the world. 
• Why Miami's New Construction Is Commanding Premium Prices Despite Inventory Concerns (bakercityherald.com) — Coral Gables first-time buyers are being squeezed as new construction in nearby Miami commands steep premiums over older homes, especially at lower price points. The piece explains why newer condos and houses cost so much more, from assessment fears in aging buildings to investors banking on pre-construction appreciation and a steady influx of new Florida residents.
📸 Around Coral Gables
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables
★ Featured events ★
- Winter Whispers Concert
Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables
7:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Coconut Grove Book Club
Coconut Grove Branch -
1:30 pm - Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting
City of South Miami Commission Chambers , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
8:30 am - 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 - Howard the Duck (PG)
Coral Gables Branch -
5:00 pm - City Commission Meeting
City of South Miami Commission Chambers , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
7:00 pm - Holiday Inn (TV-G)
Coral Gables Branch -
10:00 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
📣 Coral Gables Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SoMi’s Holiday Village
South Miami, FL Calendar South Miami, FL 33143
4:30 pm - Whiskey and Fire - Tasting
Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables , 1200 Anastasia Ave , Coral Gables
5:45 pm - Add Your Piece!
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch -
9:30 am - Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Westchester Regional -
9:30 am
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on December 12, 2025 in Coral Gables, FL 33134 near Phoenetia Ave Coral Gables 33134 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Downtown Coral Gables) - I just saw a Yorkie around Venice and Lisbon St.
He looked like he might be lost and was a little scared, so I didn’t insist on trying to grab him because he wouldn’t let me. If anyone knows the… (Nextdoor Granada North)
- Hillstone Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Restaurant Management Internship in Coral Gables. Apply here.
- Village of Pinecrest Florida posted a job opening for Park Service Aide in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Miami
- South Miami Senior High music teacher nominated for Grammy for second time (wsvn.com)
- Zoe Saldaña Goes Pretty in Floral Dress for ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash' Screening in Miami (justjared.com)
- Basketball Recap: Jackson Extends Winning Streak to Four (maxpreps.com)
Pinecrest
- Shots fired near Pinecrest Academy South Charter in SW Miami-Dade; no injuries reported (wsvn.com)
- Making Miami: Josie Novo x Carlos Grazitua (communitynewspapers.com)
Key Biscayne
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-- The Patch AM Team
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