Despite failing health and a shoestring budget, citizen journalist and Grove resident Dan Ricker has spent a quarter-century holding local government accountable, one meeting at a time.
Mike Clary
Anchored in Paradise: The “Liveaboards” of Coconut Grove
Life on a boat is not for everyone but the 150 to 200 people who make their home in the calm, gentle waters off Dinner Key would have it no other way.
Man Arrested in West Grove Police Raid
Charges stem from the execution of a search warrant as police investigate allegations of domestic violence and a gang-related homicide
Act of Kindness Ends in Boating Tragedy off Dinner Key
Coconut Grove native John Callobre, 62, dies retrieving a friend’s dinghy.
Monty Trainer’s Second Act
After a federal conviction and time spent in prison, Monty Trainer redeems himself in the eyes of his adopted hometown.
Coconut Grove Brawl Ends in Justifiable Homicide
Miami Police say a deadly fistfight on Oak Avenue was self-defense, with case to be reviewed by State Attorney’s Office.
Library with a Heart
For the homeless and other needy residents, the historic Coconut Grove branch library offers more than just books.
Daughter Devastated by Death of Homeless Father in Peacock Park
Sylburn W. Robinson, 69, had suffered a stroke in 2022 and was not in good health, his daughter said. The cause of death is pending.
No Foul Play in Death of Homeless Man in Peacock Park, Police Say
Sylburn W. Robinson, 69, was well-known in the area. The Medical Examiner’s office will determine the official cause of death.
Joyce Nelson: Coconut Grove’s Dean of Civic Activism
A fierce advocate for trees, history and community, Nelson’s passion for preservation has left an indelible mark on Grove landscape.
Recent News
City Proposes Law to Advance Zoning and Permit Applications Despite Code Violations
The proposed legislation, with immediate impact in the
Opinion: Proposed Charter Changes Deserve Our Support
The City of Miami’s government is broken, but it can
City Board Rebuffs Leafy Way Owners on Tree Removal Plan
Declaring the “soul of the neighborhood” at risk,
After Years of Delays, Playhouse Parking Garage Inches Forward
The partial demolition of the adjacent Coconut Grove
Reading, Writing and Restaurants – A New Approach to Education
Two private microschools in Coconut Grove offer
