The Grove’s own (and perhaps youngest) published author Emilia Ramos Sampler, 14, has released the second book in her fantasy trilogy, “The Shadow Heir.” Her new book, “Thieves of Time Forgotten,” continues the saga begun in her first work, published when she was 10. An award-winning author, Emilia won first-prize[Read More…]

Yacht Rock Sing-Along with the Tall Boys packs it all in at the Barnacle’s March Moonlight Concert. Vote here for your favorite songs and then come out to sing the top ten vote-getters. The Barnacle State Park, 3485 Main Highway. Friday 3/7. Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. for the picnic[Read More…]

Lady Miasma showcases the young aspiring professional performers of Area Theater in a production that joins fairytale images with mature themes. Running for one weekend only, the show opens Friday 2/28. Area Stage’s Black Box Theatre inside The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 286. Metrorail to University[Read More…]

After the big festivals (and guests) leave town, neighbors reunite with shared meals, strolls and bike rides. Comfort foods prepared by others. Cookies for a cause. Can’t beat that.  This may be the last weekend to buy Girl Scout cookies until next year. Local troops set up outside Milam’s Market[Read More…]

Grovites know exactly where they want to be on this super-busy weekend. Many will tell you “get out of town!”  Others have equally strong convictions to stay and take advantage of the signature weekend. Here are some tips to help you and your guests navigate the festivals. The Valentine’s Day[Read More…]

If you want to be in the mix as the art festivals near, there is no more central point than as a volunteer at the St. Stephen’s Art & MakersFest. Adults can help, of course, but so too can parent-child teams for younger students ages 8-11. Students 12-18 can earn[Read More…]

Can you hear them coming? Folks from around the world come to our neighborhood.  First the sailors come for world-class regattas. Now come the runners, romantics and artists. Look into the trees and marshes and you’ll see migrating songbirds too. Lead with romance as operatic tenor Arturo Chacon Cruz performs[Read More…]

When friends from the Frozen North call and ask you about the weather, don’t you feel just a little bit guilty that the days here are so beautiful? OK, maybe not, but now is the time to start planning for their visits, as so many cornerstone events in our neighborhood[Read More…]

With three public libraries and a large variety of Little Free Libraries close at hand, Spotlight readers are already blessed with access to many free sources of information. However, the Miami-Dade library system now provides readers with even greater access through free online access to The New York Times. Included[Read More…]

While Miami is known for its beaches and high rises, insiders know that – incredibly – one-third of land in the county is agricultural. The Redland Riot Road Rallye creates a near-perfect way to explore those green areas, known as Redland. The Riot’s team format playfully explores the farms, gardens,[Read More…]