Miami-Dade County officials responded this week to critics who say the county’s plan to save the playhouse will instead lead to its loss.
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Second Highrise Tower Approved for West Grove
County Commissioners approved a second large-scale development this week with 450 mixed-income apartments along Douglas Road in the West Grove.
Playhouse Advocates Ask for Investigation
More than two dozen preservationists are calling on the City of Miami to conduct a full review and investigation into last week’s partial collapse of the playhouse.
Construction Mistake Jeopardizes Playhouse
City officials fear the Coconut Grove Playhouse could collapse because of a construction mistake that “severely compromised” the structural integrity of the 1926 theater.
More Highrise Housing Proposed for Douglas Road
Miami-Dade County may soon approve a second large-scale development with 450 mixed-income apartments on publicly-owned land in the West Grove, within a short stroll of South Dixie Highway.
A Robbery Near Douglas Road Metrorail
A man was robbed earlier this month in the 3800 block of Shipping Avenue – the first robbery of the year in the Coconut Grove area, police said.
Goombay Gears Up
The annual festival celebrating Bahamian culture in Coconut Grove returns for three days in early June.
Playhouse Demo Begins
Construction crews began gutting the Coconut Grove Playhouse auditorium this week, as Miami-Dade County moves forward with its restoration plan.
Miami Eyes ADUs as Housing Solution
A proposed City of Miami zoning change would allow more single-family homeowners to add a rental unit to their property. Critics fear the new rules will be abused by developers and homeowners alike.
Opponents Head Back to Court to Block Playhouse Plan
A new lawsuit was filed this week after the City of Miami gave Miami-Dade County a green light to demolish a portion of the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse.
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