The company’s Grand Avenue location is its largest yet, with a built-in gelato bar and a large banyan tree in the middle of the store
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Jamaican Paul, Keeper of the “Groovy” Grove.
Homeless at times, stylish always, meet the 73-year-old boulevardier whose story — and staying power — have made him a village legend.
Workers Seek to Stabilize Playhouse
With the 1926 theater at risk of collapse, construction workers have been tasked with stabilizing the structure’s exterior walls.
As Clock Ticks, Backers of Commission Expansion Make Their Case
The coalition of civic groups pushing to expand Miami’s City Commission from five to nine seats – some with deep roots in Coconut Grove – is facing a July 30 deadline to return enough voter signatures to force a November ballot referendum.
How a Coffee Truck Became a Gathering Spot
Foodie Park Miami’s grand opening in the West Grove has created a hub for community gathering, entertainment and a well-rounded culinary experience – and it all began with a coffee truck.
Construction Mistake Jeopardizes Playhouse
City officials fear the Coconut Grove Playhouse could collapse because of a construction mistake that “severely compromised” the structural integrity of the 1926 theater.
Rosado, Regalado Face Off in District 4 Special Election
There has been no shortage of mudslinging and drama in a district race that is certain to reset the balance of power on the Miami City Commission.
City to Consider Waiving Limits on Special Events at The Hangar
Despite claims that commercial use of the historic venue – part of the larger Regatta Harbour entertainment complex – is not what voters and city officials were once promised, the measure would remove all restrictions on special events through 2025.
How Little Bahamas Shaped the Venetian Pool
Expert stonemasons from the Bahamas who settled in and around Coconut Grove helped to build one of Coral Gables most popular – and iconic – landmarks.
More Highrise Housing Proposed for Douglas Road
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.
















