Welcome To Downtown Coral Gables
The Business Improvement District of Coral Gables was incorporated in June 1997 and encompasses 19 blocks of Downtown Coral Gables including Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza. Its mission is to promote commercial vitality for the Downtown through marketing, experiential activities, advertising and advocacy of issues and businesses.
The BID empowers district members with a single, unified voice, speaking collectively to governmental and civic organizations as well as the general public in order to bring prosperity to the District.
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“George E. Merrick begins planning and building the city of Coral Gables on 3,000 square acres of South Florida land.”
“Alhambra Water Tower is built: A beautiful structure built around a less aesthetically pleasing water tank.”
“The University of Miami is chartered as residents of Coral Gables felt they needed an educational institution for their quickly growing community.”
“Grand opening of the Biltmore Hotel, with Mediterranean and Spanish-Moorish inspired architecture, resembling the Cathedral of Seville, Spain.”
“Opening of Coral Gables City Hall, one of George Merrick’s last projects.”
“Coral Gables Museum was built as the city’s first police & fire station. In November of 2013, the museum inaugurated its first exhibition after being restored.”
“The Miracle Theatre opens its doors with the “The Return of October”, a comedy starring Glenn Ford and Terry Moore.”
“Business owners unite to form the Miracle Mile Merchants Association and took to rebranding the area to turn it into a high-end shopping destination naming it, “Miracle Mile”.”
“The Florida legislature chose orange juice as the official state drink. Florida produces more than 70% of the United States’ supply of citrus!”
“The Coral Gables Business Improvement District (BID) is incorporated; empowering the local businesses of the area to bring prosperity to the Downtown of Coral Gables.”
“Coral Gables Art Cinema and the Coral Gables Museum open.”
“Giralda Under the Stars launches and continues for 10 years bringing live music to our community.”
“The streetscape project is officially complete making Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza pedestrian friendly destinations!”
“Umbrella Sky installation floats over Giralda; a huge local hit, attracting millions of tourists and residents.”
“The BID celebrates its 25th Anniversary!”
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Executive Director
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Marketing Specialist
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Office Manager
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2021-2022 Board of Directors:
President – Jill Hornik, Jae’s Jewelers
Vice-President – Nick Sharp, Threefold Cafe
Secretary/Treasurer – Rick Alberty, Well Groomed Gentleman
Officers:Ari Bittel, Terranova Corp.
Burton Hersh, Burton Hersh P.A.
Kelly McBride, McBride Properties
Alberto Jose Perez, AJP Ventures
Steve Bradley, Clutch Burger
Zeke Guilford, Property Owner
Patricia Anton, Violeta’s
Brian Piper, Sykes Printing
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Join our bi-monthly Board Meetings virtual or in person
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Date:
August 17, 2022
Time:
8:30am EST
Join in person:
201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 100, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Downtown Coral Gables
By The Numbers (June, 2022)