The developer tapped to lead a public effort to redesign both Fuller Street and Kirk Munroe Park in Coconut Grove is promising an open, inclusive process to reach consensus on a final design.
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Sunken Dreams: From Liveaboard Haven to Offshore Hazard
For some, life on the water is a refuge; for Biscayne Bay, it’s becoming a burden. Miami’s new anchoring restrictions aim to curb a growing fleet of decaying vessels threatening Dinner Key’s fragile ecosystem.
A $250,000 Grant, a DJ, and the Mayor’s Final Days
In his last week in office, Mayor Francis Suarez secured City Commission approval for a grant to a for-profit events company — after organizers warned a venue change could hurt profits.
City Taps Developer to Redesign Two Public Spaces
A facelift for Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street in Coconut Grove is all but assured after the Miami City Commission agreed to allow the Allen Morris Company to spearhead improvements to both public spaces.
Coconut Grove Sailing Club Secures a New 40-Year Lease
The Miami City Commission has approved a new lease agreement with the Coconut Grove Sailing Club at its waterfront location on South Bayshore Drive.
How Coconut Grove Voted on Tuesday
Three out of four Coconut Grove voters helped Mayor-Elect Eileen Higgins make history this week as the first woman to reach the City of Miami’s highest elected office.
Making History: An Election Night Celebration
Mayor-Elect Eileen Higgins and supporters celebrated her election on Tuesday night after voters chose her as the first woman to serve as mayor in the City of Miami.
As City Spending Soars, Top Administrator Rakes It In
Newly released payroll records show Miami City Manger’s Art Noriega’s salary has skyrocketed, far outpacing union raises and helping drive a surge in city spending that Miami Mayor-Elect Eileen Higgins has vowed to scrutinize.
City Acquires Land for West Grove Park
The city has approved a $1.1 million purchase of two Plaza Street lots to create a passive neighborhood park, adding green space to a rapidly changing corner of the West Grove.
One Man’s Crusade for a Cleaner, Safer West Grove
Amid an ever-changing development landscape, longtime resident Harry Gottlieb says neighborhood blight has never been worse — and vows to hold the city accountable for enforcing its own laws.
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