Today InCoral Gables
Issue 8Thursday, June 25, 2026

Neighbors seek emergency order to halt University Drive dog park

What's moving in the Gables this week, from civic decisions to weekend concerts.

Lead story

Neighbors seek emergency order to halt University Drive dog park

A neighborhood association and a Coral Gables resident have asked a Miami-Dade judge to stop the city from acting on its planned off-leash dog park at 520 University Drive. The request seeks to head off a July 7 City Commission vote that could remove a key zoning restriction tied to the site. The emergency order would pause city action before commissioners take up the question. The dispute centers on the zoning restriction that currently applies to the location and whether it should be lifted to allow the park to move forward. Residents who want to weigh in have until the July 7 vote to make their case to the commission. (Coral Gables Gazette)

Around town

Matheson Hammock atoll pool remains closed after fish kill

Beachgoers hoping to swim at Coral Gables' Matheson Hammock Park atoll pool found it closed after more than 100 dead fish floated to the surface earlier this month, with many washing up along the shoreline. The incident occurred June 13. The atoll pool remains closed following the fish kill, so anyone planning a visit should make other arrangements for now. (Coral Gables Gazette)

Things to do

CAP Summer Series: Langston Hughes II

The Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. with saxophonist Langston Hughes II. The concert is presented through the City of Coral Gables events calendar. (City of Coral Gables events calendar)

Things to do

South Florida Symphony: Summer Chamber Music Concert

The South Florida Symphony presents a Summer with the Symphony chamber music concert at the Coral Gables Museum on Thursday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part of the museum's summer concert programming. (Coral Gables Museum events)

Around town

La Rosa Gastrobar runs happy hour Tuesday through Friday

La Rosa Gastrobar's happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring $10 cocktails and bar bites served exclusively at the bar. Featured items include the Sexy Mezcalita, an Aperol Spritz, and jamón y chorizo croquetas. (Coral Gables Magazine)

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