Miami’s Liberty City community was an early battleground of gentrification. Razing Liberty Square – a new documentary on the struggle over the redevelopment of public housing and prime urban real estate (sound familiar?) – will be shown at 6:00 p.m. Friday 9/20 at MDC Gibson Center Cinema, 3629 Grand Avenue. [Read More…]
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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…]
Staying fresh and cool near the water
With the Virrick Park pool closed for reconstruction, we head to the nearby Shenandoah Park Pool. Family play time, of course, and adult swim and lap times too. 1800 SW 21st Ave.
Paddle Board at Peacock
From Peacock Park, get a paddle board and explore the Grove’s shoreline from the water. Our favorite moments are the ‘golden hours’ just after sunrise and before sunset. An on-the-water picnic makes it an adventure. Don’t forget water, sun protection, personal flotation and always Leave No Trace.
Picnic Spots
For picnics on shore, we see that the Commodore Trail’s new map includes more than a dozen hidden gems along the waterfront. It’s hard to recommend a favorite, so you’ll just have to try each of them and let us know which is yours. Write us here. Just comment below.
DeSantis Vetoes State Restrictions on Local Leaf Blower Laws
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed plans to place a one-year moratorium on efforts by local municipalities to regulate the use of gas powered leaf blowers. He also canceled $100,000 in state funding to conduct a cost analysis of both gas and electric leaf blowers. The veto allows City of Miami[Read More…]
The Coconut Grove Spotlight is Looking for Writers
Do you have professional experience as a reporter and news writer? Passionate about journalism, storytelling and civic life? The Spotlight is adding to its pool of paid, part time contributing writers who report the news and tell the stories of Coconut Grove, the City of Miami, and beyond. Please send[Read More…]
Mega Weaving Workshop at Vizcaya Village
Join this unique workshop with the acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Vanya Allenes as we create a “Human Loom” performance that promises to blend individual creativity with communal effort. Saturday afternoon 6/29 1:00-5:00. Vizcaya Village 3250 S. Miami Avenue. Free.
Fourth of July Concert in Peacock Park
Bring a picnic and join the Miami Symphony Orchestra, the Official Symphony Orchestra of the City of Miami, under the baton of Maestro Eduardo Marturet, for an unforgettable Independence Day in Peacock Park. Thursday, July 4th, 7:30 p.m. Free. Dazzling visual display follows.
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