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…]
Spotlight Staff
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…]
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…]
















