The annual Goombay Festival kicks off on Friday with three days of music, food and recognition of the community’s deep Bahamian roots.
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County Defends its Playhouse Plan
Miami-Dade County officials responded this week to critics who say the county’s plan to save the playhouse will instead lead to its loss.
Second Highrise Tower Approved for West Grove
County Commissioners approved a second large-scale development this week with 450 mixed-income apartments along Douglas Road in the West Grove.
Rosado Easily Wins District 4 Election
The new City of Miami commissioner represents a critical swing vote on a five-member board that has become increasingly polarized in recent weeks.
After-Hours Construction? In Miami, It’s Always Approved
Despite laws that allow construction noise waivers only in emergencies and to avoid risks to life and property, records reveal that for years city officials have been rubberstamping applications, even for routine job-site operations.
Giving Back: Students Find – and Meet – a Community Need
Stocked with a wide range of items – everything from baby products to birthday gifts – the Basic Necessities Cabinet benefits low-income families in Coconut Grove.
Voices: Making Streets Safer for School Kids
A key supporter of Coconut Grove’s Bike to School Days looks back at how the twice-yearly event has grown since May 2021.
A Glimpse of Past, and Future, at Grove Art Walk
Once Miami’s bohemian heart, Coconut Grove’s art scene has fallen victim to high rents and regional competition but a new low-key event has local artists dreaming of better days ahead.
Playhouse Advocates Ask for Investigation
More than two dozen preservationists are calling on the City of Miami to conduct a full review and investigation into last week’s partial collapse of the playhouse.
Pura Vida Miami Opens in Coconut Grove
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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Tree Removals Challenged for “Temporary” Grand Avenue Project
A hearing before a citizens’ advisory board next
Tree Policy Delayed as Removal Permits Rise, Advocates Warn
Environmental groups say the City of Miami has yet to
Who’s Representing Coconut Grove in Tallahassee?
With a special legislative session set to begin this
A Commission Recap: Parks, Preservation, and The Hangar
The City Commission approved a $200,000 grant to
A Village Remembered: Two Grove Neighbors Say Goodbye
Attorney Tucker Gibbs and stonemason Josh Billing –
Residents Question City Oversight of Construction Closures in the Grove
A new complaint tied to a high-profile Coconut Grove
Neighbors Oppose New School Fence Cover in Center Grove
A new dark blue fence cover installed along Oak Avenue
The WELL Traffic Study Clears Key Threshold — But Only Barely
A Miami-Dade traffic review found that automobile