Frustrated by years of inertia along one of Coconut Grove’s busiest and most dangerous roadways, the newly formed South Bayshore Drive Condo Alliance is leading the call for a pedestrian-friendly approach to traffic management.
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GRACE: Winning the Battle, Still Fighting the War
Civic group behind redistricting lawsuit promotes affordability, cultural identity as development pressures intensify in the West Grove.
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…]
New Map of Miami Voting Districts Wins Final Approval—but There’s More
Federal Judge K. Michael Moore has approved a City of Miami electoral district map that, after two years of disputes and lawsuits, reunited Coconut Grove and several other neighborhoods. Previous versions of the map had divided Coconut Grove, Overtown, Allapattah, and Edgewater by placing parts of those neighborhoods in new voting[Read More…]
Losing Cover: City Laws Take a Toll on Tree Canopy
Coconut Grove’s lush tropical foliage is an ecological and economic resource that residents prize and outsiders covet. Why is it disappearing?
Residents Endorse New Virrick Park Pool Design
In response to community pressure, the City of Miami agrees to spend an additional $3.2 million to deliver a deeper pool and more aquatic programming.
Welcome to the Little Bahamas Business Corridor
Pardo seeks to boost the economic prospects of West Grove businesses with a new marketing initiative.
Ken Russell Pulls Back the Curtain, Part 2
The former city commissioner talks about the influence of lobbyists in City Hall, the failure of Coconut Grove zoning reform, and the challenges facing Commissioner Damian Pardo.
City Commission Approves Redistricting Settlement
After a two-week deferment, the City Commission voted 4-to-1 to settle a federal lawsuit over racial gerrymandering
Commission Votes to Roll Back Billboard Ordinance
The vote came after hours of public comment with billboard opponents outnumbering supporters by a margin of 4-to-1.
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
