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Cheers Coral Gables! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Mario Cristobal fixing Miami's second-half slump and injuries?
  • How did Miracle Mile score on Florida's new "Dumpy Scale"?

Also on today's calendar: Disrupting a 'Brilliant Colony' and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy with heavy t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 87, low: 76.
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Everything Mario Cristobal Said About Injuries, Central Michigan, and Second Half Lull (miamiherald.com) — Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal, speaking from Coral Gables, breaks down injuries, offensive struggles, and preparation for Central Michigan after a shaky second half against Wake Forest. He stresses improved detail, physicality, and special-teams discipline while outlining how backups must step up as key players are lost for the season, giving local fans insight into expectations for Saturday's home game.
   

• Florida downtowns ranked on the 'Dumpy Scale.' What made the list? (miamiherald.com) — Coral Gables' Miracle Mile earns a near-pristine 1.5 on a new tongue‑in‑cheek "Dumpy Scale," placing it among Florida's most luxurious, well‑kept downtowns. The piece compares downtowns across the state, highlighting how historic cores stack up on cleanliness, charm, and recent revitalization efforts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi, I'm fostering this sweet little girl Ashley from the Miami Dade animal shelter.
    She's a sweetie pie around 50 pounds Spayed Knows sit and is treat motivated so well behaved (besides just chewing up her own toys) potty trained… (Nextdoor Riviera)
  • Stray Cat Turned Out to Be the First New Cat Species Discovered in Over a Century.
    Imagine scooping up a stray kitten, raising it in your own home, and then later discovering it's actually a feral jungle cat. That's what happened to… (Nextdoor Downtown Coral Gables)
  • Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Banquet Houseman in Miami. Apply here.
  • VCA Animal Hospitals posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

  • School choice activist Erika Donalds kicks off statewide tour in South Miami (local10.com)
  • Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (blogspot.com)
  • Duncan Sheik, VMAs, RAYE, Madonna, Dave Stewart, Cynthia Erivo, Miley (blogspot.com)

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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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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