Friends and relatives are mourning the passing of Elizabeth (Liz) Campanile Gibson, who died in Miami from complications of breast cancer on October 18. Liz was born in Asbury Park, N.J. She moved to Coconut Grove as a child in 1951, where she attended Coconut Grove Elementary School, Coral Gables[Read More…]
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Lifetime Pensions for Miami City Commissioners
Is there a Short-Term Rental “Party House” Near You?
The Spotlight would like to hear about vacation rental properties in Coconut Grove that routinely host parties, other events, or crowds of loud visitors. If you have experiences to share, please let us know. What is the address? How often does the property host large, noisy events? Have you complained[Read More…]
Miami Commission Poised to Vote on Inspector General
Promised IG’s independence and capabilities debated at City Commission
Strut Your Stuff: The Coconut Grove Veterans Day Parade Wants You to Join the Celebration
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Volunteers Needed for Annual Coastal Cleanup September 21
VolunteerCleanup.org is looking for up to 5,000 people to pick up trash and other debris from Miami-Dade’s coastline as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday September 21. Volunteers can chose from 70 cleanup sites around the county including four in Coconut Grove — Vizcaya,[Read More…]
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…]
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