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…]
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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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At the Coconut Grove Spotlight, our nonprofit mission is to inform, connect, and empower our neighbors through reliable, independent journalism. We’re seeking volunteer support to help us grow and thrive. If you have skills in marketing, legal, tech support, social media, event planning, fundraising, or community engagement, we’d love to[Read More…]
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…]
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