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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.
The Billy Corben Show
After years of success as a documentary filmmaker, Billy Corben is shaking things up at City Hall, much to the dismay of the politicians and public officials he targets.
New City Attorney Takes Over at City Hall
After months of contention, much of it focused on the performance of former City Attorney Victoria Mendez, the City of Miami is moving on.
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