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Protected Silver Bluff Damaged at Home of Prominent Grove Developer
City officials are weighing response to partial demolition of the iconic limestone ridge at the waterfront mansion of Terra Group CEO David Martin.
Eight-story Development Coming to Center Grove
Terra Group has announced plans for a $650 million wellness club and living community — at the former Marriott site on Tigertail Avenue near Mary Street — that would exceed by three stories the city’s prescribed limit for new construction.
Parking Predators? Residents Sound Off on Private Lots
A new state law requires private parking lots to display their rules, but residents say more regulation is needed to combat price gouging and unscrupulous practices.
Undercover: Police Target Phone Thieves in Coconut Grove Bars
Coordinated sting operation with bar owners spotlights a growing problem in the Grove’s nightlife scene.
Coconut Grove Crime Update: Rates Are Down But Problem Areas Persist
While the crime rate is down 3.2 percent, car break-ins, package thefts, and the occasional violent crime spark ongoing concerns. Crime continues to decline in Coconut Grove, with the overall rate dropping 3.2 percent so far this year, but residents remain wary of ongoing reports of car break-ins, credit card[Read More…]
Case Closed: Missing Benches Return to Big Hill Park
After a Spotlight report chronicled the removal of public benches at a popular South Grove pocket park, city officials ordered their return.
West Grove Housing Complaint Advances
West Grove community groups say the City of Miami’s planning and zoning policies unfairly discriminated against Black residents, in violation of federal law.
Pardo: Citizens Committees Should Review Changes to Tree Law
Among a list of suggestions to strengthen Miami’s tree protection ordinance at a community forum Monday, the District 2 commissioner says citizens should have their say.
West Grove Soils Contaminated with Incinerator Ash, Attorney Says
Marching on City Hall, a group suing the City of Miami says a new study highlights urgent health and cleanup concerns for residents near the Old Smokey facility.
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