A new dark blue fence cover installed along Oak Avenue behind Coconut Grove Elementary School has upset nearby neighbors, who now “wake up to a stingray.”
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The WELL Traffic Study Clears Key Threshold — But Only Barely
A Miami-Dade traffic review found that automobile trips generated by Terra Group’s proposed Center Grove project would fall just under the threshold for triggering a more extensive traffic analysis — though questions were raised about several assumptions used to reach that conclusion.
Residents Get First Look at Old Smokey Class Action
In the first community meeting since the Old Smokey toxic exposure litigation was certified as a class action, attorneys walked residents through the levels of potential involvement and urged them to pressure city officials to settle the case.
Design Plans for Kirk Munroe Park Near Finish Line
The design team at work planning proposed improvements to Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street in Coconut Grove presented its latest plans for both public spaces last week during a community meeting at Miami City Hall.
Commission to Consider New Waiver for Events at The Hangar
The City of Miami will consider lifting the annual 10-event cap at The Hangar through the end of 2026, a year after commissioners approved a similar exemption for the privately-operated Dinner Key venue.
Bringing Art Back to Coconut Grove
The woman who opened ARRAE Gallery on Grand Avenue in Little Bahamas has turned a tiny storefront into a showcase for local artists, creating an opportunity for Grove residents to connect with Miami’s homegrown art scene.
Mourning the Loss of a Neighborhood Mural
When excavators arrive this month to knock down the former home of the Coconut Grove Laundry & Cleaners, the neighborhood will lose one of its best-known storefront buildings – and the captivating art that adorns its walls.
Another Bite at the Playhouse Apple
Critics of the county’s plan to revive the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse with shops, restaurants, office space and a parking garage will have another chance this week to voice their dismay over the county’s overall approach to restoration.
Moonlight Sailing on Biscayne Bay
Spotlight reporter and self-confessed landlubber Jenny Jacoby set sail this month with the Coconut Grove Sailing Club, getting her feet wet on a sailboat for the first time as a volunteer with the club’s Moonlight Racing program.
County Prevails in Playhouse Lawsuit
Local preservationists who oppose Miami-Dade County’s plan to revive the historic playhouse as a smaller theater with shops, restaurants and parking lost another round in court this week when a judge dismissed their lawsuit against the county.
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