Strut Your Stuff. The King Mango Strut kicks off its 42nd year with a poster and theme unveiling party on Fuller Street — plus live music and the hippest crowd in town (at least the hippest crowd in the Grove on Fuller, this Friday night between 6:00 p.m. and an[Read More…]
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It starts at the U and ends with you.
A tense courtroom drama unfolds on stage at UM’s Ring Theatre with 12 Angry Jurors, adapted from the iconic 1954 teleplay. A dozen strangers locked in a jury room, debating the fate of a young man accused of patricide. Reasonable doubt, personal bias, and the weight of justice hang heavy in[Read More…]
Close-outs and New Starts
Last call for Miami SpiceOnly a few days remain to take full advantage of Miami Spice. If you’ve been meaning to hit a few standout restaurants — or just want to justify another round of small plates and desserts — this is your sign. Check your progress (and your waistband)[Read More…]
It’s Budget Time for the City of Miami
The Miami City Commission will hold the first of two budget hearings on Saturday September 13 at City Hall starting at 10 a.m. City Manager Art Noriega has proposed an annual budget that leaves the city’s property tax rate unchanged from last year (at $7.39 for every $1,000 of taxable[Read More…]
Sing like everyone’s watching
High School Musical Sing-along.We’re all in this together — and this time, we’re singing it out loud. Gables Cinema is bringing back the 2006 Disney phenom with a late-night sing-along screening. Relive every melodramatic hallway scene and basketball court ballad with a theater full of fans. Coral Gables Art Cinema,[Read More…]
Check Your Reg, Then Check the Vibe.
Cool kids check their voter reg.Before diving into fall plans, take 60 seconds to make sure you’re still on the voter rolls. About one in seven local voters got purged since last spring — no joke. And those old vote-by-mail requests? Wiped clean on January 1. The next election is[Read More…]
Is New Construction in Coconut Grove Contributing to Flooding on Your Property?
The Coconut Grove Spotlight is examining reports of drainage problems and flooding that residents say may be tied to recent development projects built next to their homes. We are seeking input from property owners and tenants who have experienced flooding, runoff, or related water management issues since nearby construction began.[Read More…]
Long Weekend Forecast: Full Plates, Full Schedules, No Regrets.
Long weekend, strong vibes. It’s Labor Day weekend in Miami — and Monday’s a day off. Teachers and parents already deserve a break (school just started and so did the traffic). So, consider this the neighborhood cue: get outside, eat something tasty, hear some live music, and catch a breeze.[Read More…]
Is New Construction in Coconut Grove Contributing to Flooding on Your Property?
The Coconut Grove Spotlight is examining reports of drainage problems and flooding that residents say may be tied to recent development projects built next to their homes. We are seeking input from property owners and tenants who have experienced flooding, runoff, or related water management issues since nearby construction began.[Read More…]
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