If the words “charter amendment” make your eyes glaze over, this one’s for you. Here’s what voters are being asked to approve — or reject — on Nov. 3.
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Where We’ll Be: A Phantom Returns, a Visit to the Dead, and Knifed Pumpkins
Things are getting suspicious around the Grove. A Phantom’s back from Broadway, the dearly departed receive visitors on bicycles, and innocent pumpkins are stabbed in the face. And that’s just for starters. There’s a weather girl losing her mind, a wizard with questionable credentials, and a whole lot of people[Read More…]
Where We’ll Be: Golden Hour for the Golden Mango
You know the Grove. But insiders know what King Mango’s plotting, who’s bringing the funk to the Barnacle and when the Phantom slips back into town. Here’s your weekly advantage over the friend who always says, “How did I miss that?” Or you could be that guy. Today’s recommendation? Read[Read More…]
Where We’ll Be: Your Best Defense Against the A.I. Apocalypse
Your best defense against the coming A.I. apocalypse may involve knot-tying, campfires and a walk through the woods. Scout groups are forming now, and that’s only the beginning of a week that also includes free trees, bird walks, theater, live music, civic forums. Staying home would be an unforced error. [Read More…]
Where We’ll Be: Miami Pretends Fall Has Arrived
If you can’t believe it’s autumn, you’re not alone. Miami Spice extended its run through Halloween – an official declaration that shorts remain appropriate civic attire. Still, the cultural tide is rising like the king tides. The moon pulls people into Fairchild after dark, theater serves up an anxious weather girl, and Saturday offers live music from the Grove to Coral Gables to Miami Beach.
A Vote of Support for City Hall in Coconut Grove
The Miami City Commission voted 4-to-1 on Thursday to keep City Hall in Coconut Grove rather than move the city’s center of gravity next year to Miami Freedom Park near Miami International Airport.
A Commission Recap: Sale of Historic Cottage Approved
The Miami City Commission agreed to sell the historic Jackson Medical Office in downtown Brickell to billionaire Ken Griffin so it can be moved to Coconut Grove. The commission also approved new sidewalk protections for pedestrians at construction sites.
The Barnacle’s Native Son: Charlie Munroe Dies at 88
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.
Coconut Grove Spotlight Sues City of Miami Over Media Policy
The federal lawsuit challenges a City Hall policy that requires most media inquiries to be routed through the city’s communications office, arguing that it restricts the flow of public information and limits residents’ understanding of how their government operates and how decisions are made.


















