Coral Gables: Florida's global city: people like working where they like living

South Florida CEO, Sept, 2003

* Highest concentration of multinational in Florida

* Three miles to Miami International Airport

* Old world ambiance--new world technology

* Centrally located for easy access to major thoroughfares

* Convenient commute

* Premier business address

Coral Gables--Florida's Global City--is the crown jewel of the world renowned Miami-Dade County. It is a city known for its preservation and lifestyle, often considered the Beverly Hills of Miami-Dade, but with cutting edge innovation in the latest technological advances, including a wireless downtown and the first municipality to connect to the NAP of the Americas.

The city is also a globally recognized 'Center of Commerce' for Latin America and regional headquarters to over 175 major US, European, Latin American and Far East based corporations, with more than 40,000 workers coming into the city each day. It is widely recognized throughout the hemisphere--as is Miami-Dade--as the natural Capital of the Americas and Gateway to the Caribbean--making Coral Gables the preferred address for global business. The city's strategic location, its multicultural and multilingual professional employee base, coupled with its outstanding community and family oriented environment, makes Coral Gables an attractive choice for living and working.

For decades multinational companies and their employees have enjoyed an unequalled quality of life, offering outstanding choices of nearby executive housing in a family oriented environment with over 40 miles of waterfront, with city owned and private golf courses, tennis facilities and nationally recognized youth center. The city is proud to have 30 percent of its land dedicated to open space and parks for its citizen's leisure times and activities, including a premiere 83-acre Tropical Botanical Garden. Its centralized location also provides for a convenient commute for workers coming into the city from other locations in Miami-Dade County and South Florida locations.

Coral Gables has the highest concentration of multinational companies in Florida with experienced professionals in communications, IT, transportation, banking, international trade, manufacturing, distribution and technology transfer giving business an array of opportunities to interact with some of the most experienced and brightest executives in world commerce. In addition, downtown Coral Gables is just three miles from Miami International Airport making air travel convenient and hassle-free whether leaving from the office or home.

It's not just Miami, its Coral Gables ... Those that know, know the difference.

Coral Gables offers the best of both worlds--old world ambiance and new world technology--all blended into a community which offers a unique combination of a Mediterranean lifestyle and with all the modern day conveniences.

* Advanced technological infrastructure of telecommunications with fiber optic services available to major commercial buildings surrounded by a community known for its fine restaurants, quaint shopping districts and old classic charm.

* More than 6.5 million square feet of office space, with over 600,000 square feet of new, state-of-the-art, Class "A" office space at competitive rates, in such buildings as the classic Alhambra Towers and 355 Alhambra or the prestigious Columbus Center and 2525 Ponce, a Hines development under construction, all connected with an inner city trolley line with metrorail access.

* A city with superior police and fire protection widely acknowledged for their emergency response record.

* Live in a safe and bustling city with activities--both day and night--and a culturally rich, unique international style, a progressive attitude, and a major emphasis on preserving its heritage and quality of life.

* A vibrant, active and safe downtown with a wide choice of boutiques, shops and hometown merchants coupled with The Village of Merrick Park, home to over 100 major national and international retailers--all within minutes of office and home.

* A grand selection of first class hotels and restaurants for client entertaining with more than 100 dining choices ranging from casual to world renowned for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night fare.

* Home to the University of Miami, which has been quietly winning accolades transforming the university into an academic powerhouse, equal to UM's national championships in football and baseball.

* Live within minutes of your office. Enjoy the luxury of a convenient commute after a late night at work or entertaining.

* Three miles to Miami International Airport--with hourly flights to major US markets and destinations worldwide.

* Discover the difference with a Coral Gables address.

For work or leisure Coral Gables makes good sense ...

Direct Confidential Inquiries to:

City of Coral Gables

Development Department

2327 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Telephone: 305-460-5311

Fax: 305-445-9623

Email: salbee@coralgables.com

www.coralgables.com/development