Friends and relatives are mourning the passing of Elizabeth (Liz) Campanile Gibson, who died in Miami from complications of breast cancer on October 18. Liz was born in Asbury Park, N.J. She moved to Coconut Grove as a child in 1951, where she attended Coconut Grove Elementary School, Coral Gables[Read More…]
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Volunteers Needed for Annual Coastal Cleanup September 21
VolunteerCleanup.org is looking for up to 5,000 people to pick up trash and other debris from Miami-Dade’s coastline as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday September 21. Volunteers can chose from 70 cleanup sites around the county including four in Coconut Grove — Vizcaya,[Read More…]
Stars shine on the field and stage.
Before the Friday night lights go on, Friday the 13th will bring good luck to one team. The energy of high school football can create a fun outing for everyone in the family. Ransom-Everglades plays rival Palmer-Trinity Friday, 9/13 at 4:00 p.m. 7900 SW 176th St. The Barnacle’s first picnic[Read More…]
Safari, Expensive Ticket, Trivia, Rodeo, Biltmore, Shenandoah
Spice Safari, Bronco busting, Biltmore tour, and Trail Trivia
How’s your personal dining safari progressing? Miami Spice is halfway through, and the Grove’s 19 participating restaurants have prepared their best for this feast for locals who love fine dining on a budget.
Local theater and concerts
Live theater and concerts make perfect date nights. Here’s a run down of sometimes-hidden but always top-notch local theater and small-venue concerts.
Marine Basin Trail, Library family time, Run club, Hip Bingo night
Miami’s newest ride: Virginia Key’s Marine Basin Trail at Miami Marine Stadium opened yesterday. This J-shaped trail starts at the Marine Stadium parking lot and ends at one of the best skyline views of Miami. There and back—about three miles. Family time is Elemental at the Coconut Grove Branch Library. Free matinee Disney movie Elemental (PG) Saturday[Read More…]
Flag Thieves Abroad
Dear Editor, I loved the “Safer streets” concept! Last Friday evening we crossed Grand at Fuller & used the flags. This Wednesday I was trying to cross at the exact same intersection and most of the flags have been STOLEN!!! There were about 40 — 10 in each bin/holder last[Read More…]
Got a Complaint about Parking in Coconut Grove?
The Spotlight is keen to hear your opinions and experiences regarding parking lots and garages – both public and privately operated — in Coconut Grove. Please send your comments to [email protected]. Please include your full name and a phone number in case we’d like to follow up. Your name will not be[Read More…]
Local Officials to Address “Live Local” Housing Law
Local residents are invited to a panel discussion Saturday Aug. 31 of the Live Local Act, a new state law that some critics say could supercharge high-rise development in Coconut Grove. Explaining the law and its impact will be State Rep. Vicki Lopez, State Senator Alexis Calatayud, City of Miami[Read More…]
Library babies, Band shows, Hip-hop strings, Yoga
Snuggle with your baby at the library, with a brew, in a sacred hip-hop venue or in the child pose.
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