Now in its eighth year, the popular Walk Bike & Roll to School Day returns to Coconut Grove on Thursday, with 12 participating public and private schools.
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So Long New York, Hello Coconut Grove
After long and successful careers in New York, Zach Berk and Marlene Krauss settle into a new life in Coconut Grove. Editor’s Note: As part of a series we’re calling Village People, the Spotlight is profiling a mix of interesting people and personalities who live and work in Coconut Grove. If[Read More…]
Opinion: When Will It Be Safe to Cross South Bayshore Drive?
Frustrated by years of inertia along one of Coconut Grove’s busiest and most dangerous roadways, the newly formed South Bayshore Drive Condo Alliance is leading the call for a pedestrian-friendly approach to traffic management.
New Map of Miami Voting Districts Wins Final Approval—but There’s More
Federal Judge K. Michael Moore has approved a City of Miami electoral district map that, after two years of disputes and lawsuits, reunited Coconut Grove and several other neighborhoods. Previous versions of the map had divided Coconut Grove, Overtown, Allapattah, and Edgewater by placing parts of those neighborhoods in new voting[Read More…]
For Grove Duo, Health is Where the Home Is
Single-family residence is world’s first to receive new industry certification for promoting health, well-being and climate resilience.
Walking in Coconut Grove Can Be Dangerous. Who is Paying Attention?
Concern about the safety of pedestrians in Coconut Grove has been brewing for a long time, but recent incidents have highlighted the risk of just crossing a street.
The BID Gets a New Executive Director
The Spotlight interviews Mark Burns, the new executive director of the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District.
Support Grows for Pedestrian Safety
Concern and anger about pedestrian safety build throughout the Grove after a teacher is struck and injured in a crosswalk. Community leaders call for action.
Teacher Suffers Severe Injuries in Crosswalk Hit
Ransom Everglades teacher Kate Hamm was struck by an SUV while walking home. Severe injuries result in her transfer to Kendall Trauma Center.
Redistricting Plan Thrown Out
U.S. District Court Judge K. Michael Moore rules that Miami’s redistricting plan is unconstitutional and must be replaced.
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