🌱 Patch AM: Why Coral Gables just renamed the street outside St. Theresa School

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Coral Gables just renamed the street outside St. Theresa School
• Why did Caribbean leaders choose Coral Gables to rally post-hurricane recovery?
• Should Coral Gables families really gift bitcoin this holiday season?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 70.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. St. Theresa's little 100-year way (miamiarch.org) — St. Theresa Catholic School’s 100th anniversary brought more than 1,200 people together in Coral Gables as the city celebrated by renaming Indian Mound Trail to “Saint Theresa’s Little Way.” The festivities also featured a centennial Mass, honors for religious sisters, a new Mario Pino STREAM Lab, a history walk through the school’s past, and a time capsule for future students.
   

2. Caribbean Resilience: Jamaica and Haiti Vow Recovery After Hurricane Melissa (sflcn.com) — Jamaica’s tourism minister recently addressed Caribbean leaders at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel, urging the region to turn resilience into science after devastating Hurricane Melissa. Speaking alongside Haitian tourism officials, he detailed massive economic losses and emphasized tourism’s central role in recovery, while the fundraiser rallied financial support for affected tourism workers across Jamaica, Haiti, and the wider Caribbean.
   

3. 45% of Gen Z adults say they would be happy to receive crypto as a gift this holiday season—here's what experts say (cnbc.com) — A Coral Gables-based financial advisor is warning that gifting cryptocurrencies, especially to younger adults, is risky because of their volatility and lack of intrinsic value. Experts quoted suggest treating any crypto gift as an educational tool, keeping amounts small, and favoring diversified funds for long-term growth instead. The piece also highlights bitcoin’s history and its potential role in teaching disciplined investing.
   

4. These Miami residents choose to live without cars. It can be a challenge (miamiherald.com) — Coral Gables is highlighted as one of the rare walkable pockets in car-dependent South Florida, even inspiring one family to buy a rental apartment there instead of owning a car. Miami-Dade residents in neighborhoods from North Miami to South Miami share how they navigate long, often inconvenient commutes by bus, rail, bike, and walking. Their stories underscore both the promise and shortcomings of local transit for anyone considering driving less.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables

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Tuesday December 16

• City Commission Meeting
  City of South Miami Commission Chambers , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Inn (TV-G)
  Coral Gables Branch -
  10:00 am
• Dominoes y Cafecito
  West Flagler Branch -
  11:00 am
• Snow Much Fun Slime!
  Coconut Grove Branch -
  4:00 pm
• Wednesdays of Well-being
  Coconut Grove Branch -
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Cafe Literario
  South Miami Branch -
  10:00 am
• Special Magistrate Hearing
  City of South Miami Commission Chambers , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
  11:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  South Miami Branch -
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting
  City of South Miami Commission Chambers , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
  8:30 am
• Letters to Santa
  Westchester Regional -
  9:30 am
• Scavenger Hunt Adventure
  Westchester Regional -
  9:30 am
• Add Your Piece!
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch -
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 7 Facts You Might Not Know About Hanukkah.
  At its core, Hanukkah is a time to be with family and observe Jewish traditions. Here are seven interesting facts about this ancient holiday. … (Nextdoor Downtown Coral Gables)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Mia was LOST on December 13, 2025 in Miami, FL 33134 near Between 8th St, Lejuene, 57th, and Flagler Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Ponce Circle Park)

• Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Banquet Houseman in Coral Gables. Apply here.
• Vuori, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Coral Gables. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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