Miami-Dade County unveiled its latest design plans for roadway improvements along South Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove to widespread criticism.
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The project would bring 176 market-rate rental apartments and 26,000 square feet of retail space to a desolate stretch of Grand Avenue.
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Miami Police have made an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of 57-year-old Christopher Johnson on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove.
City Commission Approves Redistricting Settlement
After a two-week deferment, the City Commission voted 4-to-1 to settle a federal lawsuit over racial gerrymandering
Commission Votes to Roll Back Billboard Ordinance
The vote came after hours of public comment with billboard opponents outnumbering supporters by a margin of 4-to-1.
Redistricting Settlement Gets Deferred until May 23
Commissioner Damian Pardo, who was absent, expresses disappointment at the deferral
Pardo’s First 100 days, Part 2
Insights on Virrick Park pool controversy, affordable housing, and cultural preservation in Miami’s Little Bahamas. Exclusive Spotlight interview.
Redistricting Deal Reunites Coconut Grove
Grove and other neighborhoods reunited in ACLU’s settlement of the redistricting lawsuit–now published for May 9th commission meeting.
Sparks Fly Ahead of City Commission Meeting
Miami Commissioner Damian Pardo doubles down on his feud with fellow Commissioner Joe Carollo ahead of this week’s City Commission meeting.
Pardo’s First 100 Days
The Spotlight sits down with Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo to talk about his first 100 days on the job.


















