It’s a haven for marine life offshore and a smelly mess when it piles up along the coast. In a record year for sargassum, the Grove is getting an up-close look at both sides.
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On Grove Isle, New Tower, Old Complaints
New residents are moving into the seven-story Vita at Grove Isle luxury condominium in North Grove, but longtime residents are still pursuing a lawsuit that claims city officials erred in approving its construction.
Back to School + Road Work = @#$% !!!
To the Editor: South Grove residents know that special joy that the end of summer – the beginning of the school year – brings to traffic on Main Highway. Anyone who uses Main Highway to commute knows it too. So, it’s only fitting that this afternoon (Tuesday 08/18), with school[Read More…]
Under Siege: Historic Charles Avenue Fights Back
The City of Miami has issued a temporary permit allowing Ransom Everglades to use two properties on Charles Avenue as a parking lot for construction workers. Residents say the decision adds to mounting development pressures on the street.
When You Hear Her Shout, Watch Out
Savannah Davis, the Ransom Everglades athlete who settles her nerves with a distinctive “kihap” yell, is quickly making a name for herself as a track-and-field talent in Florida and beyond.
Where We’ll Be: Peacock Park
Looking for something to do this weekend that might, just might, make you feel better about yourself and your community? Miami Waterkeeper and the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District invite you to join a back-to-school community cleanup in Peacock Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Details on[Read More…]
As Miami Rethinks Its Tree Rules, Residents Have Plenty to Say
The city’s first tree ordinance workshop brought complaints about removals, enforcement and appeals. The public review comes to Coconut Grove on Thursday.
Viewpoint: The Grove is Losing its Character, One Permit at a Time
An urban planner who lives in Coconut Grove asks: How can the City of Miami better coordinate its regulations to protect the Grove’s unique character while allowing smart and sustainable growth?
Fuller Street’s Tables Are Back. So Are Questions About the Rules
Months after the Spotlight found unpermitted seating on the pedestrian street, city records and a resident’s complaint are raising new questions about permits, enforcement and public access.
Ritz-Carlton Residents Sue Over Building Repairs
The condominium association for one of the two Ritz-Carlton towers in Coconut Grove is suing the current and former owners of the 21-story building, saying the two companies have failed to address critical repair and maintenance problems.
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Residents packed a city workshop Thursday with
The Good, the Bad and the Smelly: Sargassum in Coconut Grove
It’s a haven for marine life offshore and a smelly
As Miami Rethinks Its Tree Rules, Residents Have Plenty to Say
The city’s first tree ordinance workshop brought
Fuller Street’s Tables Are Back. So Are Questions About the Rules
Months after the Spotlight found unpermitted seating
On Tuesday’s Ballot: The Fate of Miami Marine Stadium
Miami voters are being asked to approve a 40-year