The developer in charge of leading the design process for the two public spaces will convene a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 to gather input from local residents and stakeholders.
Jenny Jacoby
Leafy Way Tree-Removal Plan Deferred by Preservation Board
A proposal to remove 75 trees from a Leafy Way property in a South Coconut Grove Environmental Preservation District was deferred for a fifth time in less than a year, frustrating residents who say repeated postponements are wearing down public oversight.
Vacancy to Vision: Garin Art Caffé Reopens a Grand Avenue Storefront
After sitting empty for nearly a year, a Grand Avenue storefront has reopened as Garin Art Caffé, blending food and art while advancing its owners’ hopes for a Bahamian-inspired revival of the corridor.
As Ziggurat Looms, Last Carrot Announces End Date
With demolition expected to begin in February, a block of Center Grove businesses — including the Grove’s oldest continuously operating restaurant — is giving way to new construction, signaling a major transition for the neighborhood.
Inside City Hall: Small Office, Big Budget
Though it accounts for only a fraction of city spending, the Office of Agenda Coordination offers a window into both the promise and the predicaments of cutting costs within the City of Miami’s ever-growing multibillion-dollar budget.
From Tailgate to Heartbreak: Miami Falls Short. Again.
Spotlight reporter Jenny Jacoby is a die-hard Miami football fan. She was thrilled when the Hurricanes landed a playoff spot, and then crushed when the team tasted defeat in the biggest game of the year. But, she’s not giving up.
A Peacock Takes Center Stage as Arts Festival Kicks Off Year 62
With the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival just around the corner, organizers and city officials gathered Friday to unveil this year’s promotional poster and celebrate one of the area’s largest and most enduring cultural events.
A Star Quarterback Who Got His Start at St. Stephen’s
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who will lead his team against the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, developed his love of the sport while attending St. Stephen’s in Coconut Grove.
The Price Tag on Paradise
From marinas to nightlife hubs, Coconut Grove’s publicly owned waterfront has quietly become Miami’s most profitable cluster of private leases — generating millions of dollars a year for city coffers.
Filling Pier 7 With Song
Musician Chris Breeding is putting a soundtrack to an evening ritual in Coconut Grove, strumming and singing as the sun sets over Pier 7 at Dinner Key Marina.
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