The vote came after hours of public comment with billboard opponents outnumbering supporters by a margin of 4-to-1.
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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.
Redistricting Settlement Gets Deferred until May 23
Commissioner Damian Pardo, who was absent, expresses disappointment at the deferral
At Long Last, a Grove United?
Thursday Commission meeting vote to reunify Grove within District 2. Donaldson urges public attendance and support.
Redistricting Deal Reunites Coconut Grove
Grove and other neighborhoods reunited in ACLU’s settlement of the redistricting lawsuit–now published for May 9th commission meeting.
Will Culture Wars Doom Effort to Ban Gas-powered Leaf Blowers?
A City of Miami advisory group is proposing a phaseout of gas-powered blowers. But politics may be fouling the air.
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