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Residents Endorse New Virrick Park Pool Design
In response to community pressure, the City of Miami agrees to spend an additional $3.2 million to deliver a deeper pool and more aquatic programming.
Ken Russell Pulls Back the Curtain, Part 2
The former city commissioner talks about the influence of lobbyists in City Hall, the failure of Coconut Grove zoning reform, and the challenges facing Commissioner Damian Pardo.
City Commission Approves Redistricting Settlement
After a two-week deferment, the City Commission voted 4-to-1 to settle a federal lawsuit over racial gerrymandering
Commission Votes to Roll Back Billboard Ordinance
The vote came after hours of public comment with billboard opponents outnumbering supporters by a margin of 4-to-1.
City Agrees to Deepen Virrick Park Pool
City officials plan to present new design plans to the community on Wednesday, May 29 at the Virrick Park pool construction site.
Sign of the Times
The showdown over large digital advertising signs in downtown Miami returns to the Miami City Commission this week for a final vote.
Honoring the Legacy of Marjory Stoneman Douglas
After years of delay, the Coconut Grove cottage where Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrote The Everglades: River of Grass may finally be restored and opened to the public.
New Questions for Regatta Harbour
With local residents asking how an historic structure could be turned into a painted billboard, Miami officials are mum on possible irregularities at the seven-acre entertainment complex at Dinner Key’s publicly-owned waterfront.
Walking in Coconut Grove Can Be Dangerous. Who is Paying Attention?
Concern about the safety of pedestrians in Coconut Grove has been brewing for a long time, but recent incidents have highlighted the risk of just crossing a street.
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