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36-497: Julius Gaines, the developer, had originally planned to name it Coral City. However, under threat of a lawsuit by Coral Gables , he changed the name, switching the O and A . In the 1960s, much of Carol City included farmland. As the decades progressed, many people in Miami Gardens blamed the public housing in the area, including the developments around Carol City High School , of importing crime and recreational drugs into

72-399: A tropical monsoon climate ( Köppen climate classification , Am ). As of the 2020 United States census , there were 49,248 people, 18,457 households, and 11,087 families residing in the city. In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the median household income in the city was $ 118,203; the estimated per capita income, $ 74,780. Some 9.5 of citizens were estimated to be living below

108-476: A K–8 school, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy (formerly Coral Gables Elementary School), with two campuses, including a historic campus located on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Henry S. West Laboratory Elementary is another school for K–6. Finally it has two middle schools: George Washington Carver Middle School located on Lincoln Drive and Ponce de Leon Middle School located across from the University of Miami on

144-691: A charter school, is located in the former CDP and in an unincorporated area. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami formerly operated the Saint Monica School in the Carol City CDP. Coral Gables, Florida Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida , United States. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida and is located 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Downtown Miami . As of

180-467: A female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 10.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.58 and the average family size was 3.75. In the area the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

216-556: A major landmark in city. Merrick meticulously designed the city with distinct zones. For example, he designed the Downtown commercial district to be only four blocks wide and more than 2 miles (3.2 km) long. The main artery, now known as Miracle Mile , bisected the business district. Merrick could boast that every business in Coral Gables was less than a two-block walk. The city used to have an electric trolley system , which

252-554: A private university ranked in the top tier of national universities, with particular national status in the fields of business, engineering, law, marine science , medicine, communications, and music, is located in Coral Gables. Coral Gables schools are part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools , which serves Miami-Dade County. The district has several high schools in Coral Gables, most notably Coral Gables Senior High School and International Studies Preparatory Academy, both of which educate students in grades nine through 12. It also has

288-412: Is a Mediterranean -themed planned community known for its historic and affluent character reinforced by its strict zoning, popular landmarks, and tourist sights. Coral Gables was formally incorporated as a city on April 29, 1925. It was and remains a planned community based on the popular early twentieth century City Beautiful Movement and is known for its strict zoning regulations. The city

324-403: Is bordered on the west by Red Road (West 57th Avenue) north of Sunset Drive (South 72nd Street) and West 49th Avenue and Old Cutler Roads south of Sunset Drive. It is bordered on the north by Tamiami Trail / U.S. Route 41 (South 8th Street), except for a small section that extends north of 8th Street for eight blocks between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Douglas Road (West 37th Avenue). On

360-482: Is featured in television and video games, including: Coral Gables holds several of the wealthiest Zip Codes (33156, 33143, 33133, and 33146) and neighborhoods in the United States, such as Hammock Oaks, Old Cutler Bay, Gables Estates, Tahiti Beach, Snapper Creek and Lakes, Cocoplum, and Gables By The Sea. Major economic contributors to Coral Gables include: Coral Gables is served by Metrobus throughout

396-603: Is located in Coral Gables. The historic St. Theresa Catholic School , a Pre-K–8 school is located near Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel . St. Philip's Episcopal School, French-American School of Miami, and St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School, all Pre-K–5 schools, are also located in Coral Gables. Coral Gables Preparatory Academy , a private K-8 school, is located in Coral Gables. Miami-Dade Public Library System operates Coral Gables Branch Library in Coral Gables. Coral Gables' sister cities are: Miami-Dade Public Schools Too Many Requests If you report this error to

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432-820: Is part of the Miami -area media market. Numerous movies have been filmed fully or partially in Coral Gables, including Nude on the Moon (1961), Goldilocks and the Three Bares (1963), Jimmy, the Boy Wonder (1966), I Eat Your Skin (1971), Shock Waves (1977), Absence of Malice (1981), The Mean Season (1985), Miami Rhapsody (1995), Bad Boys (1995), The Perez Family (1995), Fair Game (1995), Two Much (1995), Blood and Wine (1996), Curdled (1996), Wild Things (1998), The Hours (2002), My Sexiest Year (2007), Dostna (2008), Posthumous (2012), and others. The city also

468-486: Is the region's predominant daily newspaper. Coral Gables has one newspaper, Coral Gables News Tribune , which is published twice monthly and covers local and regional news and one weekly newspaper that is part of the portfolio of Miami Community Newspapers publications. At the University of Miami in Coral Gables, The Miami Hurricane , the official student newspaper, is published weekly each Tuesday. Coral Gables

504-409: The 2020 U.S. census , it had a population of 49,248. Coral Gables is known globally due to being home to the University of Miami , a private research university whose main campus spans 240 acres (0.97 km ) in the city. With 16,479 faculty and staff as of 2021, the University of Miami is the largest employer in Coral Gables and second-largest employer in all of Miami-Dade County. The city

540-472: The U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 37.2 square miles (96 km ) of which 13.1 square miles (34 km ) is land and 24.0 square miles (62 km ) (64.64%) is water. Coral Gables has a tropical climate , similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean . It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has

576-611: The United States Census Bureau , the community has a total area of 20.0 km (7.7 sq mi). 19.7 km (7.6 sq mi) of it is land and 0.3 km (0.12 sq mi) of it (1.42%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 59,443 people, 16,402 households, and 14,089 families residing in the community. The population density was 3,012.0 people/km (7,801 people/sq mi). There were 17,049 housing units at an average density of 863.9 units/km (2,237 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of

612-476: The poverty line , including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over. As of 2000, before being annexed to Miami Gardens, English as a first language accounted for 53.73% of all residents, Spanish accounted for 43.16%, and French Creole made up 2.15% of the population. As of 2000, the Carol City section of Miami Gardens had the twenty-seventh highest percentage of Cuban residents in

648-795: The 1920s began to reach their 50th anniversaries. Further ordinances were enacted in the 1980s establishing the Historic Preservation Board and in the 1990s establishing the Historic Preservation Department, now called the Historical Resources & Cultural Arts Department. As part of the city's historic preservation program the Historical Resources Department is tasked with researching and identifying significant properties and local landmarks for listing in

684-483: The CDP was 52.10% African American , 38.11% White (6.4% were Non-Hispanic White,). 0.55% Asian , 0.19% Native American , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 5.53% from other races , and 3.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.00% of the population. There were 16,402 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 26.5% had

720-583: The Coral Gables Registry of Historic Places as well as on national historic registers. The department also reviews modifications to locally designated landmarks and initiates grant proposals. The Historic Preservation Board is a quasi-judicial body that votes on local landmark designations and other issues pertaining to the historic character of the city. Coral Gables is located at 25°43′42″N 80°16′16″W  /  25.728228°N 80.270986°W  / 25.728228; -80.270986 . It

756-464: The US, with 18.75% of the populace. It had the nineteenth highest percentage of Jamaican residents in the U.S. at 5.80% (which tied with Lake Park, Florida ,) and the thirty-ninth highest percentage of Dominican residents in the U.S. at 3% of its population. It had the fifty-sixth most Haitians in the U.S. at 2.50% (tied with five other areas in the U.S., including Plantation and Taft, Florida ) while it had

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792-399: The area, and by Miami Metrorail at: Coral Gables provides a free trolley service, with a trolley running a continuous circuit up and down Ponce de Leon Boulevard during the day. Coral Gables is served by rapid transit on Douglas Road at Douglas Road station at the University of Miami at University Station near Sunset Drive and Red Road at South Miami station , which connects

828-612: The area. In 2007, Mayor Shirley Gibson of Miami Gardens announced she would not allow any more public housing projects to open in Miami Gardens. On July 27, 1977, six people were killed and a further two were injured during a mass shooting at a house in Carol City. At the time, the shooting was the largest case of mass murder in Miami-Dade County history. Carol City is located at 25°56′32″N 80°16′12″W  /  25.94222°N 80.27000°W  / 25.94222; -80.27000 (25.942121, -80.269920). According to

864-574: The city with Downtown Miami and Miami International Airport . Several countries operate consulates in Coral Gables, including Barbados , Colombia , El Salvador , Italy , Peru , Spain , Monaco , St. Lucia , and Uruguay . Several countries have honorary consulates located in Coral Gables, including Australia , Belize , Hungary , Senegal , St. Kitts & Nevis , Togo , and Thailand . The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office maintains Taiwan's diplomatic mission at 2333 Ponce De Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables. The University of Miami ,

900-573: The city would catch the attention of Spain's King , Alfonso XIII , who awarded Merrick the Order of Isabella the Catholic for his support of Spanish culture in Coral Gables. By 1926, the city covered 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) and had netted $ 150 million in sales, with over $ 100 million spent on development. That year also saw the opening of the Biltmore Hotel and Golf Course ,

936-493: The east side of U.S. Route 1 on Augusto Street. Present day George Washington Carver Middle was moved to the current location on Grand Avenue on land donated by George Merrick . When Carver died in 1942, the school was renamed in his honor. Gulliver Academy, Marian C. Krutulis Campus, a PreK–8 school that is a member of Gulliver Schools , is within Coral Gables. The management offices of Gulliver Schools were formerly located in Coral Gables. The lower campus of Riviera Schools

972-504: The east, it is bordered by Douglas Road (West 37th Avenue) north of South 26th Street, Monegro Street south of South 26th Street to Cadima Avenue, Ponce De Leon Boulevard south of Cadima Avenue to South Dixie Highway ( U.S. Route 1 ), LeJeune Road (West 42nd Avenue) south of U.S. 1 to Battersea Road, and by Biscayne Bay south of Battersea Road. On the south, it is bordered by the Charles Deering Estate . According to

1008-457: The former CDP that are in unincorporated areas include Lake Stevens, North Glade, and Charles David Wyche Jr. Carol City Middle School is located in Miami Gardens and in the former CDP. Lake Stevens Middle School is located in an unincorporated area and in the former CDP. Miami Carol City High School is located within Miami Gardens and in the former Carol City CDP. It opened in fall 1963. The North Campus of Sandor Weiner School of Opportunity,

1044-546: The founding of Coral Gables, the University of Miami was constructed on 240 acres (97 ha) of land just west of U.S. Route 1 , approximately two miles south of Downtown Coral Gables. By the fall of 1926, the first class of 372 students enrolled at the university. During World War II , many Navy pilots and mechanics were trained and housed in Coral Gables. Coral Gables has traditionally placed high priority on historic preservation. The city passed its first preservation ordinance in 1973 as many of its founding structures from

1080-432: The poverty line. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 46,780 people, 16,453 households, and 10,377 families residing in the city. In 2010, 11.4% of households were vacant. In 2000, 24.45% had children under the age of 18 living with them. As of 2000, in Coral Gables, 61.11% were family households, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.89% were non-families. The average household size

1116-558: The twentieth highest percentage of Nicaraguans at 2.20% of all residents. The Carol City neighborhood of Miami Gardens is home to the seventieth highest percentage of Colombian residents in the U.S. at 2.15% of the population. Carol City is within the Miami-Dade Public Schools district. Elementary schools within the former CDP that are now in Miami Gardens include Brentwood, Carol City, Barbara Hawkins, Miami Gardens, Myrtle Grove, and Skyway. Elementary schools within

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1152-468: Was 2.36, and the average household had 1.68 vehicles. Coral Gables is a pedestrian-friendly destination. Located four miles from Miami International Airport , the "City Beautiful" has around 140 dining establishments and gourmet shops, and many notable international retailers. Among Coral Gables landmarks are the Venetian Pool , Douglas Entrance , and Miami Biltmore hotel. The Miami Herald

1188-418: Was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median income for a household in the community was $ 38,652, and the median income for a family was $ 39,596. Males had a median income of $ 26,079 versus $ 22,169 for females. The per capita income for the community was $ 12,600. About 14.3% of families and 16.5% of the population were below

1224-483: Was built somewhat later, in a similar Spanish Renaissance style. Early in the city's planning and development, Merrick shared his vision for Coral Gables as "a most extraordinary opportunity for the building of 'Castles in Spain'," as explored in Coral Gables historian Arva Moore Parks ' 2006 book George Merrick's Coral Gables: Where Your 'Castles in Spain' are Made Real. Merrick's success in executing this vision for

1260-608: Was developed by George Merrick , a real estate developer from Pennsylvania , during the Florida land boom of the 1920s . The city's architecture is almost entirely Mediterranean Revival style , mandated in the original plan, with an emphasis on Spanish influence in particular, such as the Coral Gables Congregational Church , donated by Merrick. The domed Catholic Church of the Little Flower

1296-549: Was ended as a result of the growing usage of automobiles, but now a new free circulator trolley system, initiated in November 2003, runs down Ponce de León Boulevard. Another distinctive and character-defining feature of the city planned by Merrick are the themed Coral Gables Villages that date to the 1920s and were designed to expand the city's architecture beyond Spanish influence to include Italian, French, and Dutch South African among others. In 1925, roughly simultaneous to

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