With a new rector and new head of school, one of Coconut Grove’s churches sets a course for the future.
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Undercover: Police Target Phone Thieves in Coconut Grove Bars
Coordinated sting operation with bar owners spotlights a growing problem in the Grove’s nightlife scene.
Coconut Grove Crime Update: Rates Are Down But Problem Areas Persist
While the crime rate is down 3.2 percent, car break-ins, package thefts, and the occasional violent crime spark ongoing concerns. Crime continues to decline in Coconut Grove, with the overall rate dropping 3.2 percent so far this year, but residents remain wary of ongoing reports of car break-ins, credit card[Read More…]
Orange Bowl Youth Regatta: Coconut Grove’s Crown Jewel of Sailing
For four days each December, young sailors from around the globe descend on Coconut Grove for racing, friendship and chance to make their mark in the world of competitive sailing.
Case Closed: Missing Benches Return to Big Hill Park
After a Spotlight report chronicled the removal of public benches at a popular South Grove pocket park, city officials ordered their return.
Open for Business: Fookem’s Fabulous First Store
Joshua Abril’s key lime pie business has a new location on Grand Avenue, just in time for the holiday season.
Mutiny Hotel Eyed for Buyout by Private Equity Firm
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is a senior partner at the real estate investment firm that is seeking to purchase 100% of the condo units at Mutiny on the Bay
West Grove Housing Complaint Advances
West Grove community groups say the City of Miami’s planning and zoning policies unfairly discriminated against Black residents, in violation of federal law.
Obituary: Leona Cooper Baker
A lifelong resident of Coconut Grove who worked to preserve the history of the Little Bahamas neighborhood, Cooper Baker was 87 years old.
Pardo: Citizens Committees Should Review Changes to Tree Law
Among a list of suggestions to strengthen Miami’s tree protection ordinance at a community forum Monday, the District 2 commissioner says citizens should have their say.
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City Moves to Close Bonus Height Loophole, But Other Incentives Remain
The City Commission took a step toward exempting
From “Visionary” to Indicted: Grove Art Dealer’s Stunning Fall from Grace
A string of lawsuits, a federal raid, a grand jury
City May Close The WELL’s Bonus-Height Loophole
The Miami City Commission will revisit a controversial
Opponents Head Back to Court to Block Playhouse Plan
A new lawsuit was filed this week after the City of