Manny Medina

The Biltmore Ball to benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation presented by Paul & Swanee DiMare was held Friday, October 20th at The Biltmore Hotel. Themed Memories of Madrid, the romance, rich heritage and architectural allure of Spain set the scene for the evening as over 400 of Miami's philanthropic, social, civic and business influencers turned out in Spanish flare to celebrate the evening's distinguishes honorees and the Foundation's accomplishments over the last 26 years.

On Thursday, September 28, the Coral Gables Community Foundation held their Gala Kickoff and Benefactor Reception at the home of Spanish Consul General C ndido Creis Estrada and his wife, Carla. Foundation Board Members, gala sponsors, gala honorees and community leaders joined to celebrate this year's honorees and the successes of the Foundation.

On Friday, September 29th, the Coral Gables Community Foundation held its Memories of Madrid Fashion Show Luncheon presented by Stonegate Bank at Neiman Marcus Coral Gables. Approximately 50 of Coral Gables' most fashionable ladies united to get inspired by the latest Fall trends, just in time for the Biltmore Ball to benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation: Memories of Madrid presented by Paul & Swanee DiMare.

The Coral Gables Community Foundation gala committee is looking to the pride of the City and -- the landmark Biltmore Hotel -- and the City's Spanish architectural roots as inspiration for the Gables' most anticipated and elegant annual affair.