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What's up Coral Gables! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Coral Gables police detail alleged food theft scheme at the Biltmore
  • How Coral Gables' first fireboat could change water rescues near you
  • Thinking of aesthetic injecting? See what UM offers in Coral Gables

Also on today's calendar: The Wild Tasting | Miami and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 90, low: 79.
  • Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 89 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hotel employee accused of swiping $7,800 worth of food from Biltmore (local10.com) — Police in Coral Gables say a Biltmore Hotel employee has been arrested on a grand theft charge, accused of stealing more than $7,800 in food items including lobster tails and pork belly from the historic property. Investigators cite inventory shortages, surveillance footage, and the employee's unusual comings and goings as key factors in the ongoing case.
   

• Coral Gables puts first fireboat into service (workboat.com) — Coral Gables has launched its first-ever fireboat, giving firefighters a dedicated vessel to handle emergencies along the city's 42 miles of coastline and waterways. The custom 28-foot Fire Boat 5, funded partly by a state grant and approved by the city commission, is part of a broader push to strengthen local fire and rescue services.
   

• Fastest Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Programs 2027 Costs, ROI, Certificates (allnurses.com) — Nurse practitioners in and around Coral Gables can now look closely at the University of Miami's three‑month aesthetic medicine certificate, which combines online coursework with intensive hands‑on injection labs at a Coral Gables simulation facility. The guide compares tuition, schedules, and clinical expectations for this and several other national programs, outlining real costs, likely payback periods, and Florida's supervision rules for aesthetic practice.
   

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    It was running on South Alhambra Circle around Maynada, heading towards Granada. I tried to approach it a few times, but it was very skittish. (Nextdoor Riviera)
  • Block by Block, Inc. posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate (Part-Time) in Coral Gables. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

  • 6262 Sunset Drive Medical Office Listed for Sale in South Miami (cre-sources.com)
  • Search continues for 23-year-old accused of using fake ID to pick up package containing $2K cellphone (wsvn.com)
  • 'Climate champion' Annette Taddeo adds endorsement from youth-led Florida eco group (floridapolitics.com)

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  • Exclusive: Tim Hardaway Jr. understands 'overplayed' questions about father after joining Heat (newsbreak.com)

Ok Coral Gables! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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