The BID of Coral Gables is a non-profit 501(c)6 organization incorporated in July 1997. Originally it encompassed property within the designated geographic area of Douglas Road to Le Jeune Road (east–west) and Aragon Avenue to Andalusia Avenue (north-south).  In November 2007, due to the overwhelming demand from businesses just outside the northern boundary of the district, the geographic area was expanded to include one more block north, making the northern boundary Giralda Avenue.  This expansion was a result of the district’s re-election in August 2007.  Every five years, the property owners reconsider the charter and elect to continue the BID organization.  In 2017, the BID of Coral Gables was re-established once again by an overwhelming majority of its property owners.

The BID of Coral Gables allows for provisions of an equitable and reliable means of financial support, management and long term funding.  A BID is an organizing and financing mechanism used by property owners and merchants to determine the future of their retail and commercial area.  The BID of Coral Gables is based on state and local law, specifically Florida Statute 170, which permits property owners and merchants to band together to use the city’s tax collection powers to “assess” themselves. These funds are collected by the city and returned in their entirety to the BID and are used for purchasing supplemental services (e.g. advertising, promotions and special events) beyond those services provided by the city. The BID’s charter includes a five-year “sunset” provision, whereby the district requires ratification every five years by a majority of its property owners. The BID was last reinstated in 2017 through 2022.

The involvement of BID property owners and business owners is crucial to its success, and to the success of the district. Members may serve on a committee (Marketing, Retail, Member Communications, etc.) or on the Board of Directors.

The BID’s Board meetings take place on the second Wednesdays of the month on Zoom. These are the dates for upcoming board meetings:

2019-2020 Annual Report

2018-2019 Annual Report

BID Annual Meeting Presentation – November 2019

Marketing & PR Presentation – November 2019

The BID Board of Directors is made up of:

6 property owners
6 business owners
1 property/business owner
1 Coral Gables Chamber representative
1 City of Coral Gables representative
1 Resident Advisor

The following individuals currently serve on the 2020-2021 Board of Directors:

President – Jill Hornik, Jae’s Jewelers
Vice-President – Nick Sharp, Threefold Cafe
Secretary/Treasurer – Rick Alberty, Well Groomed Gentleman
Member at Large –  Judy Weissel, Property Owner

Officers:

Ari Bittel, Terranova Corp.
Burton Hersh, Burton Hersh P.A.
Pat McBride, McBride Properties
Alberto Jose Perez, AJP Ventures
Steve Bradley, Clutch Burger
Zeke Guilford, Property Owner
Patricia Anton, Violeta’s

Coral Gables City Commission Liaison – Vince Lago, Mayor
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Liaison – Brian Piper, Sykes Printing
Resident Advisor – Marc Schwarzberg

The BID office, responsible for day-to-day operations concerning marketing & advocacy, is staffed by the following individuals:

Aura Reinhardt, Executive Director

Amanda Caceres

Chelly Aguilar