Amid an ever-changing development landscape, longtime resident Harry Gottlieb says neighborhood blight has never been worse — and vows to hold the city accountable for enforcing its own laws.
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Four Properties to Receive Bonus Height Under Disputed Law
Before a zoning loophole was closed in June, the Ritz-Carlton and three other properties secured the city’s’ blessing to build three stories higher than is typically allowed.
The Faces of Coconut Grove
For those in the know, one of the highlights of this year’s Miami Art Week was “Village Visionaries,” a one-night-only photography exhibition at the Shake-a-Leg hangar on South Bayshore Drive. The show featured 27 photographs of Coconut Grove faces and places taken by six University of Miami photojournalism students. The[Read More…]
Tis the Season for Counting Birds in Miami
Unpack your binoculars. Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count is almost here.
Fuller Street Makeover: Public Upgrade or Private Land Grab?
A proposed deal between the City of Miami and a private developer could reshape one of Coconut Grove’s most popular gathering spaces – leaving some residents to wonder who will control Fuller Street when the dust settles.
Miami Art Week: Naomi Fisher at The Kampong
Miami Artist Naomi Fisher brings botany to Art Basel with Rootwork, her solo show at The Kampong, David Fairchild’s former home on Biscayne Bay in the Grove.
Grove Bites: What’s New for the Season
After weathering a tough summer, the Grove restaurant scene is experiencing a refresh, with some casual options that are bringing new flavors to the mix.
Village People: Another Day in Paradise for Spencer Morrison
Morrison, the front desk supervisor at Grove Towers on South Bayshore Drive, celebrated 35 years on the job this month, establishing a legacy nearly as iconic as the building itself.
Coconut Grove, After Dark
After the Grove’s dinner crowds head home for bed, the neighborhood takes on its hidden persona. The streets come alive with college kids ready to drink off another week of classes, especially on Thirsty Thursdays, the rowdy tradition decades strong.
Unearthing the Grove’s Forgotten Lives
In a historic Coconut Grove cemetery where Bahamian settlers and community leaders rest beneath live oaks, a local researcher is piecing together the names — and stories — of those long lost to time. (Patrick Farrell for The Spotlight)
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