Thanks to the generosity of local donors, the Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry is looking to serve more families in Coconut Grove and neighboring communities.
Village Life
Personalities. History. Environment. Lifestyle. Crime. Schools. Health. Neighborhoods. Civic Groups. Public Events. Social Trends.
Coming of Age on Biscayne Bay
With an explosion of youth sailing programs around Coconut Grove, a generation of youth sailors is making its mark on the world stage.
Vizcaya Village: A Major Gift and a Major Move
Billionaire Ken Griffin has found a willing partner to help him relocate the historic bayfront home he bought in 2022. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens has agreed to make Villa Serena a part of Vizcaya Village, if local officials approve the move.
Take a Bow: The Grove Theatre Fest Plots its Return
Festival organizers are inviting local playwrights and directors to submit original work for a four-day theater festival in April 2026 at the Coconut Grove Woman’s Club.
A Grand Avenue Salute to Veterans
Organizers say this year’s Veterans Day parade through the West Grove will be bigger than last year’s event, with 16 marching bands.
Legos, Bocce Ball and More: The Underline Activates New Space
A new portion of the Underline has opened beneath the Metrorail and across from Coconut Grove, with space for community events, bike rentals, food trucks, and more.
The Grove’s Graffiti Gateway?
Coconut Grove residents say a long-neglected wall on U.S. 1 is an eyesore and safety hazard, racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines as city enforcement drags on.
Up All Night
Despite multiple complaints to City of Miami officials — and at least one citation for violating the city’s noise ordinance — residents say repairs at a Center Grove office building have left them sleepless.
Parents Sue Sailing Club Over Child’s Boating Injury
The parents of an 11-year-old girl who nearly lost a leg while participating in a summer camp program at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club are suing the club and three of its camp counselors for negligence.
Dining Out? Grove Sidewalks Are Feeling the Squeeze
Outdoor dining is part of the charm of Coconut Grove, but pedestrians often have to negotiate narrow stretches of sidewalk to squeeze past restaurants that lease space in the public right-of-way.
















