Nearly 20 years after the playhouse closed, Miami-Dade County appears poised to move forward on its plan to save the playhouse by first demolishing a portion of the landmark building.
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City May Loosen Noise Rules at Construction Sites
The changes — sponsored by District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo — would allow construction to start earlier and end later, remove criminal penalties for violators, and streamline the process for after-hours noise waivers.
The WELL: How 5 Became 8
A luxury Center Grove condo tower will be three stories higher than rules prescribe thanks to a controversial task force’s recommendation and a little-noticed, 11th-hour tweak to a proposed change in the city’s zoning code.
Back-to-Back Shootings in West Grove
Miami Police are adjusting how they patrol the neighborhood in the wake to two shootings – one fatal – less than a week apart
“Micro” Condominiums Proposed for Grand Avenue
The Miami City Commission agreed this week to provide $4.2 million in funding to support another affordable housing project in the West Grove.
Ken Russell Running for Mayor
If elected, the former District 2 city commissioner and long-time Grove resident says he will fill a role his predecessors have shunned: chairing the City Commission.
City Commission to Consider Lifetime Term Limits
In a move aimed at the political dynasties that have long dominated Miami City Hall, District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo wants voters to approve new rules preventing former officials from returning to office.
Highrise Housing Coming to West Grove
The 20-story mixed-income residential development was approved last month by the Miami-Dade County Commission under new county zoning rules.
Housing Within Reach for West Grove Residents
A nonprofit organization is seeking City of Miami support for a proposed mixed-use project that backers say would help to stabilize a neighborhood threatened by rising real estate prices and the loss of cultural identity.
Police Amp Up Security for Art Festival
Miami Police are implementing new security measures for this year’s Coconut Grove Art Festival in the wake of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans.
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