Terra Group has announced plans for a $650 million wellness club and living community — at the former Marriott site on Tigertail Avenue near Mary Street — that would exceed by three stories the city’s prescribed limit for new construction.
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With Wawa Gone, West Grove Lot Remains in Limbo
A lawsuit opposing a gas station and convenience store where Grand Avenue meets U S. 1 has been withdrawn, but plans for the affordable housing many envisioned are far from certain.
King Mango Strut Parade Invades Grove Streets January 5th
Organizers and fans of Miami’s wackiest parade are serious about annual bid to keep the nut in Coconut Grove.
Parking Predators? Residents Sound Off on Private Lots
A new state law requires private parking lots to display their rules, but residents say more regulation is needed to combat price gouging and unscrupulous practices.
A New Era for St. Stephen’s
With a new rector and new head of school, one of Coconut Grove’s churches sets a course for the future.
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.
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
