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.
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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)
Rift Widens Over Future of Biscayne Nature Center
Miami-Dade County officials have granted the Biscayne Nature Center a 45-day reprieve on the eviction notice they sent earlier this year. Discussions continue, but the fate of the center and its namesake nonprofit remain uncertain.
Give Miami Day is Back, Starting Saturday
Dozens of Coconut Grove organizations are participating in Give Miami Day this year, giving Grove residents an opportunity to search out and support local nonprofits during the six-day online giving event.
Crisis Food Pantry Expands its Reach Beyond the Grove
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.
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.
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