The City of Miami has partnered with a private developer to redesign Kirk Munroe Park, a popular after-school gathering spot in Center Grove for students. Parents hope the new design doesn’t result in a “stay-off-the-grass” vibe.
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Sidewalk Café Fees Surge as Parking Revenue Falls for Grove BID
Outdoor dining fees outpaced projections during the last fiscal year, helping offset a steep drop in parking waivers — even as crowded sidewalks fuel public frustration in the Grove’s commercial core.
Christmas Wish List: A Sidewalk on South Bayshore
Residents say sidewalks near the Four Seasons Private Residences construction site have been closed for nearly two years, forcing pedestrians into traffic along South Bayshore Drive and raising questions about safety and the appropriation of public rights-of-way.
Grove Moms Build Community While Cutting Consumption
In Coconut Grove, sustainability doesn’t always look like policy or a protest. Sometimes it’s giving away baby formula or choosing a pre-owned Halloween costume instead of shopping for a new one.
Inside City Hall: Miami’s Growing $200K Club
City payroll data show 110 Miami employees now earn more than $200,000 a year — more than twice the number in 2023.
After Tragedies, Heightened Scrutiny for Youth Sailing
As more than 700 young sailors prepare for the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta next week, Coconut Grove’s sailing community faces lingering concerns about safety, crowded waterways and the challenge of protecting children on an increasingly busy Biscayne Bay.
Miami’s New Mayor Reports for Duty
Eileen Higgins took the oath of office on Thursday as the City of Miami’s first woman mayor, replacing outgoing Mayor Francis Suarez.
Reimagining Fuller Street: Who Decides?
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.
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.
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