Proponents of a public-private partnership that could restore and reopen the historic Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key went public this week with a campaign to win voter approval of the proposed deal in August. The City of Miami wants to partner with Global Spectrum to refurbish the waterfront structure,[Read More…]
News Briefs
Finding Your Summer Groove
Soccer mania continues across Miami this coming week, but Friday is your last chance to visit Play the Grove, a sculptural playground inspired by the World Cup that’s proving to be a fan favorite among the younger set (and their parents). Also on tap this coming week: a back-to-school event[Read More…]
Free Speech, Free Parks, Free Food and Free Fireworks
If freedom means free speech, free parks, free food and free friends, this is your week. The Grove and its neighbors are offering founding words at the Woman’s Club, open gates at The Barnacle, fireworks close up or comfortably far away, a League of Women Voters potluck, and free summer[Read More…]
Governor Vetoes New E-Bike Safety Rules
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed the new e-bike safety rules approved unanimously in March by the Florida Legislature, saying the measure amounted to an “overreach.” If the new rules had taken effect, anyone riding an e-bike on a public sidewalk or shared pathway would have been required to slow to[Read More…]
City to Explore Legal Challenge to State’s Live Local Act
The Miami City Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution directing the City Attorney to explore legal options for challenging Florida’s Live Local Act, the 2023 state law that preempts local governments’ zoning authority over certain housing developments that include affordable housing. The resolution, sponsored by Miami District 2 Commissioner[Read More…]
City Commission Rejects Environmental Review Rollback
The Miami City Commission on Thursday rejected a controversial proposal to eliminate independent environmental impact studies for certain major city land transactions after city officials said the provision had been mistakenly included in a broader legislative package updating the city’s traffic-impact study requirements. While the traffic study provisions did pass,[Read More…]
Munchkins, Mysteries and a Lighthouse Climb
World Cup Fever has spread into libraries and CocoWalk. If you need some relief, the calendar can guide you to talk about your health, practice yoga in the garden, see mysterious 16mm films at The Barnacle, tour a reopened lighthouse worth the climb, and celebrate the Fourth of July beginning[Read More…]
Miami City Commission to Consider Final Design Plans for Kirk Munroe Park, Fuller Street
The final design plans for two public spaces in Center Grove – Kirk Munroe Park and the pedestrian promenade on Fuller Street – head to the City Commission this week for final approval Thursday. Commissioners are being asked to approve the plans prepared by the Allen Morris Company and contribute[Read More…]
Dad, Can You Handle the Heat?
Atchana’s Homegrown Thai welcomes Father’s Day with a way for Dad to be truly proud staring into the Scoville abyss, answering trivia as the heat grows, and pretending one drink is enough. Their third annual Spice Challenge may not settle who gets the remote on Sunday, but it will separate[Read More…]
Playhouse Neighbors Meet with Pardo
Community leaders from the West Grove met with Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo last week to discuss the Coconut Grove Playhouse and win his support for the neighborhood protections they are seeking. Playhouse neighbors fear the playhouse revival plan backed by Miami-Dade County will push unwanted traffic and commercial[Read More…]
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