The City of Miami will hold a special election on Tuesday June 3 to fill the District 4 commission seat left vacant by the death of Manolo Reyes.
Don Finefrock
Miami Mayor’s Race: Early Fundraising
Former Miami District 2 Commissioner Ken Russell led the pack in fundraising during the first three months of the year.
Miami City Commissioner Manolo Reyes Dies at 80
Reyes represented District 4 on the Miami City Commission, including Shenandoah, Flagami, and Coral Way. Editor’s Note: The Miami City Commission will meet on Thursday April 17 at 10 a.m. to decide how to fill the District 4 commission seat left vacant by the death of Commissioner Manolo Reyes. Miami[Read More…]
A Roundup of City Commission Actions
The Miami City Commission advanced an affordable housing project on Thursday in the West Grove while also taking up “lifetime” term limits and redistricting reform.
Restoration of Historic Cottage Moves Ahead
Miami’s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board approved a new phase of restoration work this week at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas cottage on Stewart Avenue, despite the strong objections of nearby homeowners.
Back-to-Back Shootings in West Grove
Miami Police are adjusting how they patrol the neighborhood in the wake to two shootings – one fatal – less than a week apart
“Micro” Condominiums Proposed for Grand Avenue
The Miami City Commission agreed this week to provide $4.2 million in funding to support another affordable housing project in the West Grove.
Highrise Housing Coming to West Grove
The 20-story mixed-income residential development was approved last month by the Miami-Dade County Commission under new county zoning rules.
Miami Police Release Video of Grove Murder
Demonte Poitier was killed last year in a drive-by shooting that police say is gang related. The murder is unsolved.
Commission Advances Proposed Affordable Housing Project
The Miami City Commission voted Thursday to advance the proposed 3710 Grove Landing project at the southwest corner of Douglas Road and Grand Avenue.
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