In just 13 days, burglars hit three homes in North Grove and one in nearby Silver Bluff. No arrests have been made. Miami Police are investigating a string of home burglaries in and around North Grove in recent weeks. Daniel Kerr, the Miami Police commander in charge of Coconut Grove,[Read More…]
David Villano
Eight-Story Center Grove Tower Lacks Final Approval and Permits
A luxury mixed-use project is seeking to build three extra stories above the maximum allowed for the area, but with details still scarce ,officials say the announcement is premature.
Tree Ordinance Delayed Amid Questions Over Who Wrote it, Who Benefits
Vowing to “get this right,” city officials deferred a vote on proposed changes to Miami’s tree protection laws while pushing back on allegations of a flawed process tainted by industry influence and lack of public input.
Residents, Officials to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Changes in Tree Laws
As opposition mounts, a public meeting will bring together city staff, elected officials and the public to air concerns over proposed amendments to the city code.
With Wawa Gone, West Grove Lot Remains in Limbo
A lawsuit opposing a gas station and convenience store where Grand Avenue meets U S. 1 has been withdrawn, but plans for the affordable housing many envisioned are far from certain.
West Grove Soils Contaminated with Incinerator Ash, Attorney Says
Marching on City Hall, a group suing the City of Miami says a new study highlights urgent health and cleanup concerns for residents near the Old Smokey facility.
Opposition Mounts to Changes in Miami’s Tree Laws
Calling them a “giveaway to developers,” local activists and an array of environmental groups have pledged to defeat a controversial proposal to rewrite the city’s tree ordinance.
Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Tree Ordinance Changes Friday December 6 at 4 p.m. at City Hall
District 1 Commissioner Miguel Gabela, who is sponsoring the controversial changes to the city’s tree protection laws, will be joined by city staff to answer questions about the impact of the proposed amendments to the ordinance.
Shady Dealings: For the City of Miami, Tree Removal is a Lucrative Business
The City of Miami’s 20-year-old Tree Trust Fund has raised millions of dollars by charging property owners who want to cut down their trees. Where the money goes is not entirely clear.
Details Announced for Center Grove Development
The as-yet-named project replacing a small retail strip on Grand Avenue will include Class A office space, a rooftop restaurant and condos costing up to $8 million.


















