American crocodiles are a common sight at Dinner Key Marina these days. People can chill, experts say. Pets, not so much.
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Bicyclist Killed on Causeway Raises Electric Vehicle Safety Concerns
A man was killed after a collision with a 14-year-old riding an e-bike on Rickenbacker Causeway, one of Miami’s heaviest—and most dangerous – cycling routes.
Demolition Crews Chew Away at Grove Playhouse
Local preservationists, who have been unable to stop the demolition through litigation, are mounting a letter-writing campaign to induce state officials to intervene.
Detour Ahead: A Pathway is Closed, Frustrating Parents
The popular footpath connecting two parts of Coconut Grove remained blocked this week, frustrating parents who rely on the shortcut to safely shuttle their kids to school.
A Former Marine Finds His Calling at the Barnacle
After a globe-trotting military career, Daniel Kelsey is settling into his dream job — managing, and preserving, Coconut Grove’s waterfront time capsule for future generations.
Village People: Yoga Instructor Natalie Morales
To Morales, yoga is so much more than a form of exercise – it’s a way to give back, both to community and self.
Shake-A-Leg at 35: Launching Boats and Dreams
Paralyzed at 21, Harry Horgan turned heartbreak into hope—founding Shake-A-Leg Miami and changing thousands of lives in the process. Thirty-five years later, his mission still sails on.
Miami Coastal Waters Get a Cleansing
The Scavenger 2000 marine vessel travels the length of Miami’s coastline, collecting debris, killing harmful bacteria and pumping oxygen into bay waters.
The Village that Fed Vizcaya
The landmark estate is working to restore five historic buildings, including a chicken house and dairy barn, that once supported James Deering’s palatial home overlooking Biscayne Bay.
A Tough Season for Grove Restaurants
Rising costs and slower traffic have put the squeeze on local dining spots. Restaurant owners are responding with different strategies to survive leaner times.
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