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.
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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.
Voters to Decide on Reyes’ Replacement
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.
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.
















