🌱 Patch AM: Which Coral Gables native helped Boston win the 1981 NBA title?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Coral Gables native helped Boston win the 1981 NBA title?
• How a Coral Gables donor boosted the Attorney General race war chest

Also on today's calendar: CREW Miami Economic Forecast Breakfast with Saif Ishoof and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
• Wednesday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
• Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boston Celtics jersey history No. 53 - Rick Robey (1979-83) (usatoday.com) — Coral Gables hoops fans might enjoy seeing hometown native Rick Robey highlighted in a look back at Boston Celtics players who wore jersey No. 53. The article traces his path from Kentucky to Indiana, then to Boston, where he helped win the 1981 title before moving on to Phoenix. It also recaps his key stats during his Celtics tenure.
   

• José Javier Rodríguez reports nearly $700K raised in 2025 (floridapolitics.com) — A Coral Gables resident, Miguel Fernandez, contributed $50,000 toward Democrat José Javier Rodríguez’s nearly $700,000 haul in his 2025 bid for Florida Attorney General. The Miami-based candidate highlights anti-corruption and accountability as his campaign focus while preparing for a Democratic primary and a potential matchup against incumbent James Uthmeier.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Let's Go To China! Family Concert
  Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr, Coral Gables
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

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
• READy, Set, Go: Storytelling
  Virrick Park Branch -
  11:00 am

Sunday January 18

• Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
  Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection , 180 Aragon Ave , Coral Gables
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 21

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

Saturday January 24

• Coral Gables Museum Annual Gala
  Coral Gables Museum , 285 Aragon Ave , Coral Gables
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• Add Your Piece!
  Pinecrest Branch -
  9:30 am
• Scrabble Club
  South Miami Branch -
  10:30 am
• Planning Board Meeting
  South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• TW/JZ - SMART Goals & Performance Review
  YES Institute , 5275 Sunset Dr , Miami
  10:00 am
• Crochet Circle
  Fairlawn Branch Library Fairlawn Branch -
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  A dog who went missing in Miami, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 7 minutes. Message from Finder: "Reposting for my… (Nextdoor Ponce Circle Park)

• NannyPod posted a job opening for Nanny Agency Manager - Coral Gables FL in Coral Gables. Apply here.
• The University of Miami posted a job opening for Post Doctoral Associate in Coral Gables. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

• The Estate Cos. Proposes Six-Story Development for 6914 SW 62nd Ave, South Miami, FL (floridayimby.com)

Pinecrest

• Starting The New Year with Solid Waste Management Cleanup Tips from Frank Calderon (communitynewspapers.com)
• Cash Cut-Off Has Globalist Deep State Panicking (libertysentinel.org)
• Miami Life: January Fun nd New Year's Resolutions (thethreetomatoes.com)

Key Biscayne

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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