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You won't want to miss Let's Go To China! Family Concert on the Coral Gables Patch calendar

Good day Coral Gables! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Coral Gables leader is returning to FSU’s top board
Also on today's calendar: CREW Miami Economic Forecast Breakfast with Saif Ishoof and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Coral Gables-Coconut Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Coral Gables-Coconut Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
- Friday: Cold in the morning; sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gov. DeSantis reappoints three alumni to FSU Board of Trustees (tallahassee.com) — A Coral Gables native, attorney Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz, has been reappointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to Florida State University’s Board of Trustees while continuing to serve on the Coral Gables Community Foundation board. Her reappointment, alongside two other FSU alumni, helps keep a strong local voice in statewide higher-education governance that can influence university policy and partnerships.
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📸 Around Coral Gables
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables
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★ Featured events ★
- Let's Go To China! Family Concert
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr, Coral Gables
2:00 pm
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection , 180 Aragon Ave , Coral Gables
6:30 pm - CREW Miami Economic Forecast Breakfast with Saif Ishoof
Hotel Colonnade Garage Valet , 180 Aragon Ave , Coral Gables
8:30 am - Coral Gables Museum Annual Gala
Coral Gables Museum , 285 Aragon Ave , Coral Gables
6:00 pm
Sunday January 18
Wednesday January 21
Saturday January 24
📣 Coral Gables Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Add Your Piece!
Pinecrest Branch -
9:30 am - 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 - Photography - Wildflowers & Gardens
Pinecrest Branch Library , 5835 SW 111th St , Pinecrest
6:00 pm - Red Light Camera Hearing
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
9:00 am - School Zone Speed Enforcement Hearing
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
10:00 am - Cafe Literario
South Miami Branch -
10:00 am - Special Magistrate Hearing
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
11:00 am
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Mckenzie, a cat who went missing in Miami, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 8 hours. Message from Owner: "Please help me… (Nextdoor Ponce Circle Park) - Dont save that problem for another day anymore.
Call me and lets get it fixed today or tomorrow. (Nextdoor Cocoplum)
- Cherry Bekaert posted a job opening for Seasonal Administrative Assistant - Assembly in Coral Gables. Apply here.
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Logistics Patrol Weekends 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
- Crossfire Ep. 7: Transit Alliance presents Sarah Goodyear, co- author of Life After Cars (communitynewspapers.com)
- Heart of the Homily – Episode 14 (communitynewspapers.com)
Key Biscayne
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-- The Patch AM Team
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