The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board deadlocked after a marathon meeting that featured hours of public testimony – a major setback for Miami-Dade County and its plans to reopen the Coconut Grove Playhouse in time for its 100th anniversary in 2027.
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Playhouse Neighbors Reject the County’s Plan for Inclusion
Miami-Dade County says its open-campus plan for a revived Coconut Grove Playhouse will heal the past sin of segregation, but neighbors say they would prefer a barrier to prevent commerce and traffic from overwhelming their quiet community.
Bringing Art Back to Coconut Grove
The woman who opened ARRAE Gallery on Grand Avenue in Little Bahamas has turned a tiny storefront into a showcase for local artists, creating an opportunity for Grove residents to connect with Miami’s homegrown art scene.
Another Bite at the Playhouse Apple
Critics of the county’s plan to revive the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse with shops, restaurants, office space and a parking garage will have another chance this week to voice their dismay over the county’s overall approach to restoration.
County Prevails in Playhouse Lawsuit
Local preservationists who oppose Miami-Dade County’s plan to revive the historic playhouse as a smaller theater with shops, restaurants and parking lost another round in court this week when a judge dismissed their lawsuit against the county.
Kennedy Park’s New Trees
Local arborist Ian Wogan relocated 17 trees last month from a construction site on Tigertail Avenue where The WELL Coconut Grove is slated to rise; eight of those trees found their way to Kennedy Park.
Residents Cheer Judge’s Decision in Old Smokey Lawsuit
Current and former residents who are suing the City of Miami over the potential harm caused by the Old Smokey trash incinerator on Jefferson Street notched a victory last week when a circuit court judge certified their lawsuit as a class action.
Grand Avenue Demo Renews Community Debate
A long-dormant stretch of Grand Avenue in the West Grove is alive with the sounds of construction, rekindling community concerns about gentrification.
Advocates Say E-Bikes Should Be Better Regulated
State lawmakers in Tallahassee are weighing new rules for e-bikes on public sidewalks and shared pathways, but critics say the changes don’t fully address the dangers that e-bikes pose to pedestrians and other bike riders.
Cocowalk Janitors Allege Intimidation, Poor Work Conditions
The workers staged a demonstration this week with union leaders, supporters and a Mariachi band to call attention to their grievances.
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