After struggling to recover from pandemic-era setbacks, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival has reinvented itself with new management – and a much healthier bottom line.
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The Artist’s Life
The lifestyle isn’t for everyone but for two local artists the Coconut Grove Arts Festival was the springboard to a full-time career on the nation’s art fair circuit.
Business Dispute Shutters Grand Avenue Café
Judith’s Market, an increasingly popular gathering spot in the West Grove since opening in September 2022, closed abruptly this week.
Last Call for The Last Carrot
The Grove’s oldest continually operating restaurant needs to move to a new location by November 1
Luxury Grove Development Seeks Zoning Perks But Has Not Cut Parking
As details emerge for the proposed eight-story Center Grove development, questions linger over how the project qualifies for a transit-oriented designation and the zoning benefits it bestows.
Live Local Act Sparks Fight in Coral Gate
A supersized, mixed-use project at the site of a struggling Sears store on Coral Way is possible thanks to a new state law that preempts local zoning regulations. Nearby residents say their “jewel” of a neighborhood will never be the same.
Winter Windfall: The Economic Impact of Miami’s Sailing Season
The sailing world turns its gaze to Biscayne Bay during the winter racing season, providing an economic boost for Coconut Grove businesses.
Bernice Steinbaum: An Art World Pioneer
After a celebrated career in New York and Wynwood, the veteran art dealer known for her commitment to women artists has chosen Coconut Grove for her next act.
Center Grove Tower Can Go Higher Due to Transit Access, City Says
THE WELL Coconut Grove, a luxury residential tower, can exceed by three stories the zoning code’s five-story limit because of new rules allowing higher building densities where building occupants are more likely to favor public transportation.
Iconic Boutique Maya Hatcha Relocates to West Grove
After 57 years, Coconut Grove’s oldest continually operating retailer is one of the last holdouts from the village’s hippy days.