Each Monday at Christ Episcopal Church, the Bahamas-born cook puts a lesson from her mother into practice, leading a team of volunteers who prepare about 200 meals for Coconut Grove residents in need.
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Miami Eyes Another Major Upzoning, This Time West of Downtown
Two city-backed proposals affecting hundreds of properties in and around Little Havana would allow substantially more development — potentially adding capacity for nearly 20,000 residents — without requiring the increased density to produce affordable housing.
Another Charles Avenue Fight: Does This House Fit the Neighborhood?
A proposed new home on one of Coconut Grove’s most historic streets goes before Miami’s preservation board Tuesday, the latest development dispute confronting Charles Avenue residents.
Chillin’ in the Grove: Eight Ways to Beat the Heat
Summer is a brutal time of year to be walking around downtown Coconut Grove. No matter where you wander, though, you’re never far from some frozen relief.
Everyone Wants In: The Squeeze at Coconut Grove’s Private Schools
The house may be easier to find than the school. As affluent families flock to Miami, coveted seats at Ransom Everglades and other Grove private schools have become increasingly hard to come by.
$160M Mutiny Buyout Bid Falls Short
BH Group’s offer — part of a wave of condo buyouts in South Florida — was shaped in part by a disputed $30 million repair estimate that ultimately proved far higher than the assessment owners faced.
Miami Collects Millions to Replenish Its Tree Canopy. Why Is the Money Piling Up?
Newly released records show millions collected and thousands of trees planted through Miami’s tree-mitigation system. But money remains unspent despite an annual spending requirement — just as the city considers rewriting the rules governing the fund.
Judge Tosses Virginia Key Marina Referendum Lawsuit
The immediate fate of an $80 million redevelopment of Miami’s Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas will remain on the November ballot despite an ongoing legal challenge — but that doesn’t mean the project is a sure thing.
City Says the Grove’s Tree Canopy Is Growing. Not All Are Convinced.
Residents packed a city workshop Thursday with concerns about tree loss and weak protections. But a new city analysis suggests that throughout much of Coconut Grove tree canopy is actually growing.
The Good, the Bad and the Smelly: Sargassum in Coconut Grove
It’s a haven for marine life offshore and a smelly mess when it piles up along the coast. In a record year for sargassum, the Grove is getting an up-close look at both sides.
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