Miami-Dade County may soon approve a second large-scale development with 450 mixed-income apartments on publicly-owned land in the West Grove, within a short stroll of South Dixie Highway.
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Candidates Blast Proposed City of Miami Election Delay
As rumors swirl about delaying November’s vote – and extending officeholders existing terms – Miami mayoral candidates and political experts say the move is a blow to democracy and a “selfish power grab.”
City Proposes Law to Advance Zoning and Permit Applications Despite Code Violations
The proposed legislation, with immediate impact in the Grove, would allow city officials to selectively waive rules preventing noncompliant properties from entering the pipeline for zoning changes and other land-use entitlements.
A Robbery Near Douglas Road Metrorail
A man was robbed earlier this month in the 3800 block of Shipping Avenue – the first robbery of the year in the Coconut Grove area, police said.
Opinion: Proposed Charter Changes Deserve Our Support
The City of Miami’s government is broken, but it can be fixed, former City Commissioner Ken Russell says.
City Board Rebuffs Leafy Way Owners on Tree Removal Plan
Declaring the “soul of the neighborhood” at risk, a skeptical city oversight board deferred a vote on a request to remove 75 trees from a South Grove property, offering a developer time to rethink his proposal.
After Years of Delays, Playhouse Parking Garage Inches Forward
The partial demolition of the adjacent Coconut Grove Playhouse paves the way for the $35 million garage and retail complex but legal and design delays leave construction schedule in question.
Reading, Writing and Restaurants – A New Approach to Education
Two private microschools in Coconut Grove offer parents an alternative to more traditional schools, by emphasizing personalized learning and by partnering with local businesses, including restaurants.
Take A Bow: Live Theater Returns to the Grove
Grove playwright William Hector and a troupe of local theater talent present eight original plays May 8-11 at the inaugural Coconut Grove Theater Festival.
Game On: Pickleball in the Grove
Coconut Grove residents have embraced the sport of pickleball despite a lack of public places to play America’s fastest-growing sport.
Recent News
Candidates Blast Proposed City of Miami Election Delay
As rumors swirl about delaying November’s vote –
City Proposes Law to Advance Zoning and Permit Applications Despite Code Violations
The proposed legislation, with immediate impact in the
Opinion: Proposed Charter Changes Deserve Our Support
The City of Miami’s government is broken, but it can
City Board Rebuffs Leafy Way Owners on Tree Removal Plan
Declaring the “soul of the neighborhood” at risk,
After Years of Delays, Playhouse Parking Garage Inches Forward
The partial demolition of the adjacent Coconut Grove
Reading, Writing and Restaurants – A New Approach to Education
Two private microschools in Coconut Grove offer
