“The free flow of information—especially in this rapidly unfolding digital age—is essential to maintaining and enhancing our quality of life,” said Jerry Santeiro, Chairman of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. “Gables Home Page is community property for all of us who either live or work in Coral Gables to share, enjoy and have our voices be heard.”

Residents, young and old, and those who work or go to school in Coral Gables are invited to be a part of the dialogue. Bloggers, guest contributors and citizen journalists are welcome to contribute. Content includes everything from local news to arts & entertainment, business, sports, education and dining/restaurants.

Unique features of the website include a ‘virtual town square,’ which invokes memories of an open town square where the community would gather to discuss issues of the day and set an agenda. In this setting online, users will be asked to comment on local issues of importance and through a respectful dialogue, identify solutions to these issues. A code of conduct and civility policy for all users is posted on the site.

Gables Home Page has created an Editorial Advisory Board consisting of community leaders and seasoned journalists who have developed policies and procedures for users to follow as well. All users must register to be able to comment and anonymous postings will not be accepted online. “Gables Home Page is leading the way in Coral Gables with our own distinct culture of civility and politeness online.” added Santeiro.

The one-of-a-kind information exchange will sustain itself long term by selling online advertising and sponsorships. Gables Home Page is free of charge with no subscription fee to members.

Gables Home Page is a non-profit online news and information exchange for the Coral Gables community.  The hyper-local community website provides a free flow of information to the community at large in a respectful and dignified setting online. Residents, young and old, or those who work in Coral Gables are invited to comment online. Join the conversation at http://www.GablesHomePage.com, Twitter and Facebook.