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While Covid variants still seem to be in the news, plenty of good outdoor events provided great family fun. A few weeks ago, the Junior Orange Bowl Parade was held in downtown Coral Gables featuring local Jeopardy celebrity Jonathan Fisher as Grand Marshal. Crowds lined Miracle Mile and the grandstands to enjoy numerous bands, floats and more bringing it back to its former glory. The pre parade show for the grandstand ticket holders featured Florida Memorial Band that rocked it with music and dance. Kudos to Parade Chair Grant Souviron and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to pull off this amazing parade. To see more on the parade and other events visit www.jrorangebowl.org.
Speaking of holiday spirit, lots of folks got out their holiday costumes for a fun morning on December 19, 2021, at Tropical Park to support the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bells Run.
If you have never participated, sign up next year. Runners came in crazy costumes including elves, the most authentic Santa ever, and other colorful festive attire making this run one of my favorites. One guy, Jacob Pate, lost a bet when he came in last in his fantasy football pool. Paying off his bet, Jacob came dressed in a full suit and tie with a briefcase in hand to run that 5K. He even posed with some of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club team members as did Santa. By the way, the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club team raised lots of money for the Arthritis Foundation at their December 7th Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger featuring Steven Bradley as emcee with music donated by DJ Germain. Thanks to EZ Title Services and 1st Empire Elite Financial for their continued sponsorship.
Lots of celebrations being held last month including Scott and Belinda Sime’s holiday party and toy drive that collects hundreds of toys for Lighthouse for the Blind and Toys for Tots.
Much like Sime Realty, Creativas held their 20th Anniversary Toy Drive with a fabulous party at The Biltmore. Coral Gables Physical Therapy near Merrick Park also collected toys for Lotus as did so many other businesses to help those in need.
Finally, join me on the Gloria’s Gab LIVE show Mondays at 10 a.m., where you will be introduced to people making a positive impact on our community. One of my recent guests was the Jr. Orange Bowl’s Golf Invitational Chair, JR Steinbauer, whose event began this week, and prior to that the Jr. Orange Bowl Basketball Tournament Chair, Chuck Little, and Jr. Orange Bowl’s Tennis Co-Chairs, Barbara Waters and Abby Dresnick. To view these shows, visit cnews.net.
Wishing you all a prosperous and healthy 2022!
Until next time, keep making each day count, share an act of kindness every day and stay safe.
