Great video that brought back happy memories from living in Coral Gables for many years. Coral Gables was (and still appears to be) paradise, and it's so nice to be able to see all of the familiar attractions again. I hope your video inspires a lot of people to check out Coral Gables and Coconut Grove when they plan a visit or move to Miami.
Great video! If I could make one correction, the church at the end is not the Church of the Little Flower it is actually the Coral Gables Congregational Church. Definitely beautiful and they have several events and concerts throughout the year. Little Flower Church is about three blocks away and also worth a visit
I am biased, but you are correct...there is no place on earth (I'd argue) that compares or is a better place to grow up than Coral Gables! However, 😬 I didn't raise my own kids there cuz Miami in general was cesspool in 1992 when I bolted up and out at 19 years old to go live in a small mountain town in WNC. Apparently, a lot of Miamians did the same thing! Anywho...great video and review of Coral Gables aka The Gables💜. Our house was across Dixie from UM baseball stadium, which used to be called Mark Light stadium. We always had season tickets to the games and I was literally born on UM campus, (Doctors) and grew up on campus Ron Fraser sports camp (softball), Hammil-Perrine Tennis camp. Mr. Hammil's kids were part of my carpool to school, he drove an old Volvo, as did the Greek UM professor and kids who joined carpool. In other words, not fla$hy ppl back then. We had what I called "United Nations carpool" 😁😁. Venetian Pool all the time as a kid and pool was in fact drained nightly cuz water was always 'cold' to us kids...cept the kiddie pool😐. The caves, the high dive and the higher dive that got closed cuz i think a tragic accident...? There used to be a hole to swim thru in the caves but I think it eventually got closed too. The Biltmore, mercy beautiful! Went to science and photography camp there one summer, which was a fluke but I remember being obsessed with the drained, decrepit looking pool at that time cuz it was so 'eerie' looking. Played tennis there a lot, my friend worked at hot dog stand on the green, and mercy the stories! Coral Gables house as we called it, my friend lived in 16th house built in CG across the little park behind CG house off Granada, and we had full rein of the grounds basically, could park and chill there anytime for the most part, and the caretakers were a husband, wife and baby boy toddler and he drove a Monte Carlo (the dad, not toddler😁). I could type into next year about how wonderful Coral Gables is and oh but ya, our house location was perfect...for criminals cuz how close it was to Dixie hwy, a quick getaway if one wanted to knock someone out and steal their car...like they did to my dad as my mom watched from kitchen window!😡😡 That was definitely the worst crime that happened on our property, but certainly wasn't the only one! The small mountain town I raised my kids in for 20+ yrs...2 yrs after I moved, but 1 adult child still there, a home invasion occurred 2 doors down. Everyone was ok but, crime can and does hit everywhere unfortunately. I spent a full 20 years away from Miami, 1997 to 2017 and each time I visit since, has had an extreme, noticeable difference in the vibe and its a positive vibe with ppl being friendly, waving etc like a small town vibe (also noticed ppl stopped waving in small town😐) and I was actually shocked, but in a good way and I hope Miami and Gables, Grove etc keeps on staying nice and stay The Magic City, and The City Beautiful! Ok gota force stop myself from typing! Thank you!
I loved reading your story, I feel like I got a window into your life and know so much about you now! Thank you so much for sharing. The Gables really is unique. And I'm biased, like you haha, but I'll always contend that it's the best neighborhood in the greatest city in the world!
@@TheCmrnMare absolutely! There's so much to do, even, for example, with the Biltmore - I didn't have time to mention that they have an amazing spa, day pool, tons of great events, and other amenities. Each of these I could say so much about but then the video would be 30 min long haha
Excellent tour of Coral Gables. I am sold on visiting.
Thank you! Come on down, it's a blast!
Viscuya gardens and mansion was my favorite spot!!!
Although technically in Coconut Grove, I agree, it's an absolute Gem 💎
Keep up the great content, Jake. As someone who lives in this area I find your video very well put together
Thank you 🙏
Great video that brought back happy memories from living in Coral Gables for many years. Coral Gables was (and still appears to be) paradise, and it's so nice to be able to see all of the familiar attractions again. I hope your video inspires a lot of people to check out Coral Gables and Coconut Grove when they plan a visit or move to Miami.
Couldn't have said it better myself, Cynthia! Thanks so much for watching!
Great video! If I could make one correction, the church at the end is not the Church of the Little Flower it is actually the Coral Gables Congregational Church. Definitely beautiful and they have several events and concerts throughout the year. Little Flower Church is about three blocks away and also worth a visit
Good catch! Thanks for pointing that out!
Excellent. The only thing you missed is the beautiful tropical campus of our Alma Mayer, The University of Miami. Go Canes.
🙌 can’t give out all the secrets haha
I am biased, but you are correct...there is no place on earth (I'd argue) that compares or is a better place to grow up than Coral Gables!
However, 😬 I didn't raise my own kids there cuz Miami in general was cesspool in 1992 when I bolted up and out at 19 years old to go live in a small mountain town in WNC. Apparently, a lot of Miamians did the same thing!
Anywho...great video and review of Coral Gables aka The Gables💜. Our house was across Dixie from UM baseball stadium, which used to be called Mark Light stadium. We always had season tickets to the games and I was literally born on UM campus, (Doctors) and grew up on campus Ron Fraser sports camp (softball), Hammil-Perrine Tennis camp. Mr. Hammil's kids were part of my carpool to school, he drove an old Volvo, as did the Greek UM professor and kids who joined carpool. In other words, not fla$hy ppl back then. We had what I called "United Nations carpool" 😁😁.
Venetian Pool all the time as a kid and pool was in fact drained nightly cuz water was always 'cold' to us kids...cept the kiddie pool😐. The caves, the high dive and the higher dive that got closed cuz i think a tragic accident...? There used to be a hole to swim thru in the caves but I think it eventually got closed too.
The Biltmore, mercy beautiful! Went to science and photography camp there one summer, which was a fluke but I remember being obsessed with the drained, decrepit looking pool at that time cuz it was so 'eerie' looking. Played tennis there a lot, my friend worked at hot dog stand on the green, and mercy the stories!
Coral Gables house as we called it, my friend lived in 16th house built in CG across the little park behind CG house off Granada, and we had full rein of the grounds basically, could park and chill there anytime for the most part, and the caretakers were a husband, wife and baby boy toddler and he drove a Monte Carlo (the dad, not toddler😁).
I could type into next year about how wonderful Coral Gables is and oh but ya, our house location was perfect...for criminals cuz how close it was to Dixie hwy, a quick getaway if one wanted to knock someone out and steal their car...like they did to my dad as my mom watched from kitchen window!😡😡 That was definitely the worst crime that happened on our property, but certainly wasn't the only one! The small mountain town I raised my kids in for 20+ yrs...2 yrs after I moved, but 1 adult child still there, a home invasion occurred 2 doors down. Everyone was ok but, crime can and does hit everywhere unfortunately.
I spent a full 20 years away from Miami, 1997 to 2017 and each time I visit since, has had an extreme, noticeable difference in the vibe and its a positive vibe with ppl being friendly, waving etc like a small town vibe (also noticed ppl stopped waving in small town😐) and I was actually shocked, but in a good way and I hope Miami and Gables, Grove etc keeps on staying nice and stay The Magic City, and The City Beautiful!
Ok gota force stop myself from typing! Thank you!
Mercy, I type a lot! 🤦♀️
I loved reading your story, I feel like I got a window into your life and know so much about you now! Thank you so much for sharing. The Gables really is unique. And I'm biased, like you haha, but I'll always contend that it's the best neighborhood in the greatest city in the world!
Super cool! Great tour guide voice! Love the all the cool facts 🤓🤓🤓
Thanks for watching, Monica! Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent tour! It’s on my travel agenda!
Thanks Dad! Can't wait to have y'all back 🙏
What an incredible video! Thanks for all the great info, Jake! I learned a TON!
Thanks brotha 💪 glad it was of value. Pop quiz later on 😉
I've been to a Wedding at that church!
It's sooo beautiful! I bet that wedding was incredible.
I know who I’m calling when I come in to town! Big Jake!
Yezzir! I got you covered for any and all real estate needs 💪😎
Great video!
Thanks for watching! Have you visited Coral Gables before?
Amazing views and highlights!
Thank you! Have you ever been to Coral Gables?
@@JakeFletcher
I have!
But there are still a handful of these attractions that I've missed -- will have to check them out next time.
@@TheCmrnMare absolutely! There's so much to do, even, for example, with the Biltmore - I didn't have time to mention that they have an amazing spa, day pool, tons of great events, and other amenities. Each of these I could say so much about but then the video would be 30 min long haha
Well done!
Thank you, sir 🙏
I've never seen the Merrick House? And I grew up in Miami?🤔
It's definitely a little hidden gem! Go check out one of the tours sometime.
🥹love this city… love you!
100% agreed, it's hard not to love this city! And I love you too brotha 🙌
What part of the Gables is the giant pool on :42 please? Thank you.
Venetian pool 🙌
@@JakeFletcher Thanks 👍 so much!
Great video!
Thanks David! 🙌