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Taking a Turn
Hurricane Season Prep: Because the Next One Might Not Swerve. Major Hurricane Erin just took a courteous right turn into the Atlantic. But let’s be real — courtesy isn’t a storm’s strong suit. Many residents have never lived through a hurricane. If the prep’s been on the back burner, or[Read More…]
Demolition Crews Chew Away at Grove Playhouse
Local preservationists, who have been unable to stop the demolition through litigation, are mounting a letter-writing campaign to induce state officials to intervene.
Pardo to Host Workshop to Help Residents Work With City
Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo will host a free civic engagement workshop on Wednesday Aug. 20 aimed at helping residents partner more effectively with City of Miami officials in shaping public policy. The event will cover how to navigate city departments, understand ordinances and zoning, advocate constructively, and build[Read More…]
Celebrate Culture & Community (and Maybe Even a Ballgame).
Backpacks and Brain Freeze. School supply shopping? Brutal. Free gelato? Beautiful. After teaming up with the Grove’s BID (Thanks, BID!), Bianco Gelato is handing out free scoops to make your back-to-school grind a little sweeter — and a whole lot healthier. Their creamy, dreamy treats are vegan, dairy-free, white sugar-free,[Read More…]
Last Chance Summer: Big Bugs, Big Ballads, and One Last Cannonball.
Jungle Beats, Final Weeks. Tarzan’s swinging off soon — so if you haven’t caught Area Stage’s bold reimagining of the Disney classic, now’s the time to pounce. Directed by Giancarlo Rodaz and powered by Phil Collins’ heart-thumping score, this immersive adventure follows a vine-leaping orphan raised by gorillas, torn between[Read More…]
12-Year-Old Seriously Injured in E-bike Crash on South Bayshore Drive
A 12-year-old girl is in serious but stable condition after crashing an electric bike into the back of a car on South Bayshore Drive on Tuesday. She is being treated at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The crash occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. near the intersection of South Bayshore Drive and Aviation[Read More…]
Where We’ll Be
Virginia Key Celebration. Get ready for a weekend full of community, culture and environmental preservation as Historic Virginia Key Beach Park – the first and only beach designated for Miami’s Black community – celebrates its 80th anniversary with three days of events. The celebration begins on Friday 8/1 from 10[Read More…]
More Traffic Delays Ahead, this time on South Bayshore Drive
South Bayshore Drive will be temporarily closed to all but local traffic as workers install a new sewer line from Mercy Way to Halissee Street.
Where We’ll Be
Family Matinee. Kick back, relax, and enjoy a Saturday afternoon matinee with the kids – snacks included – at the Coconut Grove Library. This week’s featured movie: Moana 2. Don’t know the plot? Details here. Coconut Grove Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, Saturday 7/26 from 3 to 5 p.m. All ages[Read More…]
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