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A dispute has arisen in Coral Gables regarding a permit for a Christmas tree lot. The controversy centers on how the holiday sales from the lot are intended to benefit charity.
A Christmas tree controversy has erupted in Coral Gables, with the mayor reportedly axing a holiday tradition. The mayor stated that the current way of doing things cannot continue.
For over 30 years, a Christmas tree lot on Granada Avenue in Coral Gables has been operating under the guise of being firefighter-backed. Leaders in Coral Gables are now accusing the longstanding tree lot of fraud.
Experience free holiday events in Coral Gables, including Handel's Messiah & Holiday Pops by the South Florida Symphony. These festive performances are scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026, at Shepard Hall.