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.
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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.
Get Out the Vote!
Grovites take to the polls on Tuesday
Kampong’s camp, Frost science, Free PAMM
End-of-summer camps, late night at the museum and free second Saturdays.
Dust to Dust: The Bain-Range Funeral Home Comes Down
The Coconut Grove home of Bain-Range Funeral Services, a local landmark on Grand Avenue, was torn down this week in another sign of changing times in the historically Black neighborhood known as Little Bahamas. Coming soon, to take its place: 27 rental apartments and 3,500 square feet of new retail[Read More…]
Olympic sailing, Casual biking, Miami Spice Safari
Go Sarah, Our Olympian sailor! Casual friends bike with GAG and Miami Spice starts.
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