As she marks her centennial year, Lucienne Sanchez looks back on a remarkable life of global travel, humanitarian work and neighborhood leadership that helped shape the Coconut Grove she calls home.
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Advocates Say E-Bikes Should Be Better Regulated
State lawmakers in Tallahassee are weighing new rules for e-bikes on public sidewalks and shared pathways, but critics say the changes don’t fully address the dangers that e-bikes pose to pedestrians and other bike riders.
Leafy Way Tree Plan Approved After Major Revisions
A new landscape plan for the construction of a new home on Leafy Way – a plan that developers claim will actually enhance the tree canopy – was approved after nearly a year of deferrals and controversy.
Cocowalk Janitors Allege Intimidation, Poor Work Conditions
The workers staged a demonstration this week with union leaders, supporters and a Mariachi band to call attention to their grievances.
The Grove’s “Murder House” Marks a Gruesome Anniversary
One of the Grove’s most lurid crimes happened 40 years ago this week on South Bayshore Drive when builder Stanley Cohen was shot to death in his bed. The home has stood as a monument to murder ever since.
Coming to Grand Avenue: A Padel Sports Club
Construction has begun on the Ace Padel sports club planned for a stretch of property along Grand Avenue near Douglas Road where the Charles Barber Shop once stood.
A Playhouse Power Move Falls Short in Tallahassee
A state legislator has abandoned his effort, for now, to force Miami-Dade County to give up control of the Coconut Grove Playhouse project.
The Long Sad History of the Mariah Brown House
The historic house on Charles Avenue in Coconut Grove has fallen into disrepair once again, after an earlier effort to restore the structure stalled.
Police Investigate Grove Shooting that Left One Man Injured
The Sunday night shooting on the corner of Douglas Road and Florida Avenue was the first violent crime in Coconut Grove since August, police said.
The Stronger Miami Petition Drive Meets its Goal
The local organizers behind the petition drive announced this week that they had collected more than enough signatures to place a series of proposed political reforms before voters on the ballot this year.
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Demolition of the current community center at
Residents Cheer Judge’s Decision in Old Smokey Lawsuit
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Community Gets on Board with Munroe Park Redesign
Finalized plans for Kirk Munroe Park are beginning to