The Coral Gables Community Foundation marked its most successful gala to date with The Golden Age Gala: A 1925 Soirée at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel.

Co-chaired by Ashley Cusack and Danielle Gonzalez, this year’s sold-out black-tie event paid tribute to Coral Gables’ centennial and the elegance of 1925—inviting guests to step into a world of Art Deco glamour, vintage cocktails, and jazz-age energy. Proceeds from the evening benefited the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund, which awarded 207 scholarships totaling $3.25 million earlier this year, along with community grants and civic programs.

Guests were welcomed with a live jazz quartet and vintage ambience setting the scene. The evening featured high-energy entertainment by Danny Beck Entertainment, a curated dinner, surprise performance by UM’s a capella group BisCaydence, and a spirited live auction offering luxury experiences such as a Silversea Cruise to anywhere in the world, and a Miami Heat Skybox.

The 2025 Gala Honorees represented the legacy, generosity, and civic spirit upon which the City Beautiful was built—and how it continues to evolve today.

Legacy Award

Ambassador Sue and Ambassador Chuck Cobb,
presented by Alan T. Dimond on behalf of Greenberg Traurig

Philanthropy Award

Sheldon and Florence Anderson,
presented by the Community Foundation

Education Award

Michael Alessandri, Ph.D.,
presented by the Community Foundation

Community Award

Sissy DeMaria Koehne,
presented by the Community Foundation

Health & Wellness Award

KIDZ Medical Services,
presented Alex Villoch on behalf of Baptist Health

Gables Beautiful Award

Alirio & Dorys Torrealba,
presented by the Community Foundation

“This remarkable group honors the past 100 years of Coral Gables while building toward our future,” said Mauricio Vivero, President and CEO of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. “As someone honored to lead this community-focused organization, I can’t wait to celebrate these champions at my first Foundation gala.”

Ashley Cusack, co-chair of the event, added: “The Golden Age Gala dazzled guests with exceptional entertainment, exquisite cuisine, and the timeless glamour of the 1920s. It was an unforgettable evening that captured everything we love about Coral Gables—its history, elegance, and heart.”

With record-breaking attendance and donations, – and fantastic fashion for the history books – The Golden Age Gala set a new high watermark for the Foundation’s 34-year fundraising tradition. Thanks to the generosity of guests, sponsors, and supporters, the Foundation will be able to expand its scholarships and community programs in 2026.

Gilded Sponsors

Greenberg Traurig
Mosaicist

Marquee Sponsors

Knight Foundation
HEICO Corporation

Corporate Sponsors

Amerant Bank
Ashley Cusack Team
Baptist Health
Coral Gables Trust
Belmont Village Senior Living Coral Gables
EPGD Business Law
Evensky & Katz/Foldes Wealth Management
Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables
MG Developer
Mosaicist
Ryder
Williamson Cadillac
Bacardi
Don Q
The Plaza Coral Gables
Arcano
Ciao Havana
Zucca

Gala Patrons

Bacardi
Neptune Cold Storage
Heather Hewitson
Jensen’s Liquors
Pantry Liquors
Cynthia Demos Communications

Media Partners

Coral Gables Magazine
Miami Herald
Miami’s Community Newspapers

About Coral Gables Community Foundation

Established in 1991, the Coral Gables Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization at the heart of charitable giving in Coral Gables. The Foundation is dedicated to driving impactful philanthropy that enhances the quality of life in the community and serves as a trusted partner for donors who wish to make a lasting difference.

Through both its unrestricted funds—such as the Community Giving Fund and the Scholarship Fund—and its many donor-advised and other restricted funds, the Foundation has awarded more than $6.3 million in scholarships and grants in 2025, and over $20 million since its founding.

The Foundation’s upcoming events include the Vinos at The Plaza Wine Auction on Thursday, November 20, 2025, and the Tour of Kitchens on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

To learn more about how to partner with the Coral Gables Community Foundation, call 305-446-9670 or visit www.GablesFoundation.org.