Former students, fellow teachers and local officials honor Coach Annette Daniels as the school year draws to a close. When “Coach D” and her students sang the Carver Countdown Song on the final Friday of the school year last week, their voices filled the classrooms and hallways of George Washington[Read More…]
Village Life
Personalities. History. Environment. Lifestyle. Crime. Schools. Health. Neighborhoods. Civic Groups. Public Events. Social Trends.
Losing Cover: City Laws Take a Toll on Tree Canopy
Coconut Grove’s lush tropical foliage is an ecological and economic resource that residents prize and outsiders covet. Why is it disappearing?
Coconut Grove Run Club Setting the Pace
Social media, savvy marketing and celebrity endorsements draw thousands to free community runs along the Grove’s scenic waterfront.
Wet ‘n Wild: A Visit to Biscayne National Park
Daily boat tours from Coconut Grove’s Dinner Key offer access to one of South Florida’s most inaccessible natural treasures.
Residents Endorse New Virrick Park Pool Design
In response to community pressure, the City of Miami agrees to spend an additional $3.2 million to deliver a deeper pool and more aquatic programming.
Thoughts on Valet Parking in the Grove?
The Spotlight is keen to hear your opinions and experiences regarding valet parking in Coconut Grove. Whether you love it or hate we’d like to hear from you. Please send your comments to [email protected]. Please include your full name and a phone number in case we’d like to follow up. Your name[Read More…]
Photos from last week’s Goombay Festival
Welcome to the Little Bahamas Business Corridor
Pardo seeks to boost the economic prospects of West Grove businesses with a new marketing initiative.
Judith’s Market: Grand Avenue’s Queen Bee
A new sidewalk café blossoms on Grand Avenue in the West Grove.
Sentinel of a Segregated Past
The historic Ace Theater on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove may finally be restored and reopened with grant support from the National Park Service.
Recent News
Hometown Hero: Olympic Gold Medalist Gerald Tinker
The celebrated sprinter and NFL wide receiver is being
A Coconut Grove School – Once Segregated – Celebrates 125 years
George Washington Carver Elementary and Middle Schools
Freebee Cries Foul Over Grove’s On-Demand Transit Deal
The electric shuttle service, which ran a popular
City to Consider New Rules to Supersize Development Near Transit Hubs
A Thursday commission vote authorizing a new land-use