The City of Miami’s 20-year-old Tree Trust Fund has raised millions of dollars by charging property owners who want to cut down their trees. Where the money goes is not entirely clear.
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A New Stage for Theater in the Grove
Organizers hope to revive Coconut Grove’s theater scene by staging a festival of new works by local playwrights at the Woman’s Club in May 2025.
Miami Art Week in Coconut Grove
Pinta Miami returns to The Hangar, the “Village Voices” photo exhibit profiles people in the Grove, and Vizcaya honors the landmark’s original artistic advisor.
Home to Headache: Miami’s Battle with Illegal Short-Term Rentals
How lucrative “party houses” defy city ordinances and spark noise and frustration in once peaceful neighborhoods.
Details Announced for Center Grove Development
The as-yet-named project replacing a small retail strip on Grand Avenue will include Class A office space, a rooftop restaurant and condos costing up to $8 million.
Giving Thanks is a Weekly Event at this Community Kitchen
Antonio Jamison and friends feed the soul of a Coconut Grove community with their weekly Kitchen Ministry. “What keeps me going is the smile on people’s faces,” Jamison says.
Can A Little Bahamas Visitor District Revitalize the West Grove?
Amidst ever-rising property values and a fast-changing resident population an effort is underway to promote the area’s historic heritage and culture.
Thirty Years and Still Ticking
Amid a changing retail landscape in Coconut Grove, the family-owned jewelry store Robin in the Grove finds new life just a few blocks from the old.
Where Legends Are Born
From the NFL to the grass courts of Wimbledon, the Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the community’s rich athletic history.
Opponents of Playhouse Plan Vow to Fight On
The attorney who has led the fight to block a partial demolition of the playhouse says Miami-Dade County still needs to clear several hurdles before moving forward.
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