If county voters don’t renew a property tax that funds teacher salaries, Miami-Dade officials project average pay could fall by more than $15,000. At Coconut Grove’s Carver Middle School, a veteran teacher fears an exodus of experienced educators.
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After years of violations, the owners of Grove Princess Apartments finally repaired a crumbling wall. But the fine remains unpaid, and the city has not explained what it will do next.
Higher Fares Spare Some Grove Bus Routes, but Late-Night Cuts Remain
Miami-Dade bus and Metrorail fares will rise by 50 cents in January under a plan approved by county commissioners last week that restores some threatened bus service but leaves two routes serving Coconut Grove facing late-night cuts. Commissioners voted 9-4 on Tuesday to increase fares from $2.25 to $2.75, helping[Read More…]
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A city advisory committee is exploring tougher penalties for developers who remove large trees, incentives to preserve them and relief for homeowners struggling with costly regulations.
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After Pushback, Miami May Rethink Virginia Key Mooring Field
Residents raised concerns about recreation and the environment at a community meeting on the $2 million project. City officials now say they are exploring a smaller mooring field.
A Giant Oak, an Illegal Removal and a Not-So-Giant Fine
As city officials debate changes to Miami’s tree-protection laws, they may want to consider the case of an oak tree — by some estimates approaching three centuries old — that was removed without a permit from a property slated for development.
Miami Approves $3.7 Billion Budget After Last-Minute Changes
Commissioners adopted the city’s record spending plan after last-minute changes shifted millions for festivals, personnel and other expenses. The amendment detailing those changes wasn’t publicly available before the final hearing.
Miami’s New Accountability Dashboard Could Use Some Accountability
The city’s new dashboard promises to let residents track if and when City Hall follows through on a commission directive. But a Spotlight review found just two of 13 measures requiring action by the city administration had appeared two weeks later.
County Saves Early-Morning Bus Service, but Grove Cuts Remain
Early-morning service on three bus routes serving Coconut Grove has been spared, but late-night service and another Grove route remain slated for elimination next year. Miami-Dade commissioners approved $12.5 million Thursday to preserve service before 6 a.m. on 45 Metrobus routes, including routes 22, 27 and 37 in Coconut Grove.[Read More…]
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