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A proposed overhaul of Miami’s traffic-impact regulations would also eliminate a little-known requirement for independent environmental studies on major city land deals, raising questions about oversight of upcoming redevelopment projects.
The operator of Grove Harbour, home to The Fresh Market and a Dinner Key marina, claims city officials improperly intervened in an independent appraisal process in an effort to justify millions of dollars in additional rent.
In response to public safety concerns and some cases of property damage, the City of Miami is seeking to enforce a citywide ban on e-bikes in public parks, with limited success.
Documents obtained by the Spotlight show city officials estimate the proposed borrowing would ultimately cost $795 million, while future staffing costs for new facilities have yet to be calculated.
For 60 years, The Villagers, an all-volunteer organization, has helped to preserve historic landmarks in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and beyond.
Born into one of Coconut Grove’s founding families, Munroe spent a lifetime sailing Biscayne Bay, exploring the natural world and carrying forward the legacy of his grandfather, Commodore Ralph Munroe.
The World Cup watch party in Coconut Grove on Saturday drew hundreds of soccer fans to Peacock Park for the Group C match between Brazil and Morocco.
A Spotlight reporter dropped by the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market on a recent Sunday to check out the vibe. Here’s what she found.
Calling City Hall’s culture “damaged,” Miami District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona tells the Spotlight he wants to curb undisclosed legislative changes, overhaul public-records practices, and use technology to give residents unprecedented access to government information.
What began as a small program for athletes seeking another path into volleyball has grown into one of Miami-Dade County’s longest-running beach volleyball clubs, helping expand the sport while contributing to the transformation of Kennedy Park’s sand courts.
