The changes — sponsored by District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo — would allow construction to start earlier and end later, remove criminal penalties for violators, and streamline the process for after-hours noise waivers.
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Restoration of Historic Cottage Moves Ahead
Miami’s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board approved a new phase of restoration work this week at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas cottage on Stewart Avenue, despite the strong objections of nearby homeowners.
Miami’s Neighborhoods the Backdrop for ‘Made in Miami’ Films
From Coconut Grove to the Everglades, this year’s Miami Film Festival showcases a lineup of homegrown films that capture the culture and spirit of the Magic City.
Well Versed: Poetry Month in Coconut Grove
With new voices and old ones, Coconut Grove will celebrate the written word with contests, readings, clothing swaps, and poems you can eat.
Opinion: Vigilance, Perseverance Are Key to Saving Miami’s Tree Canopy
Recent comments by the Miami City Commission chair are encouraging, but the fight to protect Miami’s tree protection ordinance is far from over.
Voices: Saving Little Bahamas
Two University of Miami students write about the ways in which West Grove residents are fighting to preserve and protect their embattled neighborhood.
The WELL: How 5 Became 8
A luxury Center Grove condo tower will be three stories higher than rules prescribe thanks to a controversial task force’s recommendation and a little-noticed, 11th-hour tweak to a proposed change in the city’s zoning code.
Back-to-Back Shootings in West Grove
Miami Police are adjusting how they patrol the neighborhood in the wake to two shootings – one fatal – less than a week apart
Coral Gables Honors its Black Pioneers
A new historic marker at the corner of Grand Avenue and U.S. 1 recognizes the Black families who settled two pockets of segregated land next to Coconut Grove for their contributions to the area’s early history.
Anchored in Paradise: The “Liveaboards” of Coconut Grove
Life on a boat is not for everyone but the 150 to 200 people who make their home in the calm, gentle waters off Dinner Key would have it no other way.
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