Organizers of the Coconut Grove Veterans Day Parade, also known as the Red, White and Blue Parade, are actively recruiting participants to join the event on Monday November 11. “The goal is to get more locals out to actually celebrate our veterans and participate in the parade,” coordinator Kimberly Davis[Read More…]
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A Calm Before (and after) the Storm
Sometimes we need a moment of tranquility and calmness. Yours may start with Open Door Yoga which meets Sunday 10/13, 9:00 a.m. 2801 Florida Ave, Suite 20. One of their approaches may be perfect for you. Gentle oboes and stings at the intimate (and inexpensive) Chamber Music Series of[Read More…]
Friday Night History Tour
Coconut Grove History Tours resume this week, starting on Friday October 4 with an evening walking tour of McFarlane Road and Main Highway. This week’s tour will highlight the stories of the diverse group of people who shaped village history, in honor of Global Diversity Month. The tours are sponsored[Read More…]
In the Cool of the Evenings
History Tours of Coconut Grove are revealing, fun and make you the life of your next dinner party. On this Friday evening’s walking tour, Stella Ross leads for the Friends of the Commodore Trail. The focus will include the stories of the diverse peoples that came together to create the[Read More…]
Miami Commission Honors Monty Trainer, Food Pantry at This Week’s Meeting
Coconut Grove was front and center at the start of this week’s Miami City Commission meeting with Monty Trainer and the Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry singled out for special honors. The City Commission recognized Trainer and his community work by naming a portion of Aviation Avenue between South Bayshore[Read More…]
Musical Chairs
Our platform shoes are laced up as we head to the Boogie Nights dance party fundraiser for the Coconut Grove Optimist Club’s youth programs. Friday 9/27, 6:30 p.m. You can get tickets at the door or buy them in advance for a substantial discount. Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove, 2985[Read More…]
The Big Reveal: 41st Annual Mango Strut Poster
Get a jump on the 41st annual King Mango Strut by dropping by Barracuda Taphouse & Grill at 3035 Fuller Street on Wednesday October 2 at 6 p.m. when parade organizers will unveil the poster for the upcoming event. “Another wild, wacky, and yes, weird year is winding down, which[Read More…]
Struggles and Heroes
Struggles and Heroes
Miami’s Solid Waste Fee Capped at $380
The Miami City Commission voted Saturday to set the solid waste fee paid by homeowners at $380 for the fiscal year that begins October 1 – the same rate that homeowners paid this year. The commission voted in June to cap the fee at $440 – a 16% increase –[Read More…]
Grove Bid Announces a new Tagline for its 2025 Marketing Campaign
The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID) has chosen a new tagline for its 2025 marketing campaign. The winning tagline – Discover Coconut Grove: Miami’s Original Gem – was chosen after the BID invited residents to vote on the final choice. “A big thank you to everyone who voted,” the[Read More…]
Recent News
County Selects Two Developers for West Grove Housing Project
One developer is seeking to build a 20-story
Daughter Devastated by Death of Homeless Father in Peacock Park
Sylburn W. Robinson, 69, had suffered a stroke in 2022
Owners of Long-Closed Scotty’s Landing Demand Millions in Dispute Over Regatta Harbour Redevelopment
Scott and Kathleen Wessel claim they were promised
No Foul Play in Death of Homeless Man in Peacock Park, Police Say
Sylburn W. Robinson, 69, was well-known in the area.
Poster, Theme Unveiled for King Mango Strut Parade
Annual event spoofing politics, current events and
Suspects, Motive Remain Elusive in Kampong Break-In
Intruder leaves $250,000 in damage and unexplained
