MIAMI — The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI), in collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the City of Coral Gables, proudly announces the unveiling of the Coral Gables Letters, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at Giralda Plaza. This is the 9th set of letters MIAMI has built in the last three years to benefit South Florida communities using NAR grant money.
“MIAMI REALTORS® love our communities,” MIAMI REALTORS® Chairman Eddie Blanco said. “We are integrated into the fabric of our cities. One of our key missions is to improve our communities and make them even more beautiful. Coral Gables will be our 9th set of letters that we have built in different local cities, and this is only a small part of what REALTORS® do daily to help our communities.”
MIAMI REALTORS® Changing Communities One Project at a Time
Through NAR’s mega board grant program, MIAMI REALTORS® use NAR grant money to improve South Florida communities one project at a time. Grants are awarded via placemaking, better block, fair housing, housing opportunity and diversity and inclusion.
MIAMI REALTORS® has invested more than $558,000 in South Florida communities since 2017. MIAMI has led 50+ community projects since January 2022. In addition to letters, MIAMI has used grant money to create local dog agility parks, sensory learning gardens, hydration stations, bus shelters, exercise circuits, hiking trails, tiki huts and more.
Four-foot tall, Instagram-ready letters featuring “Coral Gables” will be the source of community promotion, pride and engagement. MIAMI has launched letters for the following cities with more on the way: Miami Gardens, Miami, Doral, Sweetwater, Miami Springs, Jupiter, Miami Lakes and Hialeah. Homestead letters will be unveiled later this year.
“We are always looking for creative ways to attract visitors and showcase the beauty of the City Beautiful,” Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago said. “This installation by MIAMI REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® adds a welcoming touch to Giralda Plaza, one of our most beloved public spaces. We salute the Realtors for their generosity and partnership in helping to enhance our community and inspire residents and visitors alike to share their Coral Gables experience.”
This project, secured by MIAMI REALTORS® through a Placemaking Grant funded by the National Association of REALTORS®, is a shining example of civic pride and strategic investment in public spaces. These grants empower state and local REALTOR® associations to lead projects that convert underused or neglected spaces into vibrant community destinations. By revitalizing these areas, the program aims to foster stronger community ties, enhance relationships with local government, and spur economic development.
The event is free and open to the public. Media are encouraged to attend.
About the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®
The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) was chartered by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® in 1920, and is celebrating 105 years of service to REALTOR® members, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Composed of six boards: MIAMI- RESIDENTIAL, MIAMI- COMMERCIAL; BROWARD-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI REALTORS®; JTHS-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI REALTORS® in the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound area; MIAMI YPN, our Young Professionals Network Council; and the Corporate Board of Directors. MIAMI REALTORS® represent 58,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local REALTOR® association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 298 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com
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