Miami-Dade County officials have granted the Biscayne Nature Center a 45-day reprieve on the eviction notice they sent earlier this year. Discussions continue, but the fate of the center and its namesake nonprofit remain uncertain.
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Miami Says ‘Get Ready for the World Cup’ — Then Tells Vendors to Stay Home
While the city touts the World Cup next June as a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity for local businesses, new rules would ban vendors and street sellers who stand to benefit most.
Give Miami Day is Back, Starting Saturday
Dozens of Coconut Grove organizations are participating in Give Miami Day this year, giving Grove residents an opportunity to search out and support local nonprofits during the six-day online giving event.
Crisis Food Pantry Expands its Reach Beyond the Grove
Thanks to the generosity of local donors, the Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry is looking to serve more families in Coconut Grove and neighboring communities.
Photos from Coconut Grove’s Veterans Day Parade
The 2025 Coconut Grove Veterans Day Parade brought troupes of dancers, cheerleading squads and marching bands to the heart of the West Grove this week.
Coming of Age on Biscayne Bay
With an explosion of youth sailing programs around Coconut Grove, a generation of youth sailors is making its mark on the world stage.
Vizcaya Village: A Major Gift and a Major Move
Billionaire Ken Griffin has found a willing partner to help him relocate the historic bayfront home he bought in 2022. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens has agreed to make Villa Serena a part of Vizcaya Village, if local officials approve the move.
Take a Bow: The Grove Theatre Fest Plots its Return
Festival organizers are inviting local playwrights and directors to submit original work for a four-day theater festival in April 2026 at the Coconut Grove Woman’s Club.
City of Miami Voters Embrace Change
This week’s election results in the City of Miami gave a boost to the reform agenda pushed by Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo and others.
A Grand Avenue Salute to Veterans
Organizers say this year’s Veterans Day parade through the West Grove will be bigger than last year’s event, with 16 marching bands.
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