A race-by-race look at last week’s voting results from five polling locations in Coconut Grove. Voter turnout was low, and there were no real surprises on Election Day last week. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava easily won a second term, Miami residents voted to hire a new cop to police[Read More…]
Politics
Tension and relations between policies and their advocates.
Elections, Referendums. Campaigns and Candidates.
Safer Streets: A Simple Solution
A 5th-grade student at St. Stephen’s finds an easy way to make crossing the street safer in Coconut Grove. City officials love the idea. After teacher Kate Hamm was struck by a vehicle last spring while crossing Main Highway near Greenstreet Café, pedestrian safety became top of mind for lots[Read More…]
Local Officials to Address “Live Local” Housing Law
Local residents are invited to a panel discussion Saturday Aug. 31 of the Live Local Act, a new state law that some critics say could supercharge high-rise development in Coconut Grove. Explaining the law and its impact will be State Rep. Vicki Lopez, State Senator Alexis Calatayud, City of Miami[Read More…]
District 7 Race Headed to a Runoff. Again.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado and challenger Cindy Lerner both fell short of the 50% they needed to seal a victory on Tuesday.
Get Out the Vote!
Grovites take to the polls on Tuesday
Outfall Fallout: Is Stormwater Discharge Trashing Grove Islands?
The city’s new “Leave No Trace” policy targets littering on Miami’s public island getaways. But a far greater and steadier stream of garbage, activists say, arrives with each passing rain.
Raquel Regalado Makes Her Case to Voters
The District 7 County Commissioner is running on her record. “You make an omelet, you break a few eggs. Happy to be held accountable for my broken eggs.”
Runners, Bikers Pan Proposed Design for South Bayshore Drive
Miami-Dade County unveiled its latest design plans for roadway improvements along South Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove to widespread criticism.
Cindy Lerner Takes Her Shot
After a bruising loss four years ago, former Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner is back in the ring, facing a familiar opponent.
The Grove BID at 15: New Leadership, Lingering Concerns
The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District takes stock after a critical audit report documents agency shortcomings.
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