Paying tribute to the community that helped launch him on a career in space and beyond, former NASA astronaut Winston Scott returned to Coconut Grove on Sunday to celebrate the 130th anniversary of South Florida’s oldest black church.
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Police Identify Body Recovered Off Mercy Hospital
James Edward McCory, 65, was found Friday morning floating in Biscayne Bay. No cause of death has been given.
Divided No More: Neighborhood Pathway Restored
The brick footpath, a popular shortcut that connects the West Grove and South Grove neighborhoods, was closed temporarily at the start of the school year to accommodate a residential construction project.
At Coconut Grove Elementary, a New Leader for Miami’s Oldest School
Raised and educated in the Miami-Dade County school system, Dania Garcia finds herself at the helm of one of the Grove’s most venerable institutions.
Hopes for Miami Marine Stadium Are Dashed – Again
The City of Miami missed a chance last week to move forward with a plan to restore the iconic stadium on Virginia Key. It’s unclear where the plan goes from here.
Center Grove Tower’s Bonus Height Claim Under Scrutiny
The Lincoln, a proposed luxury development on SW 27th Avenue, is claiming three extra floors under a repealed zoning loophole — even after Miami zoning officials admitted the project doesn’t qualify.
Miami Commission to Meet on Fate of Marine Stadium
“We are finally at a point where we have a plan and a trajectory for the renovation of Miami Marine Stadium,” City Manager Art Noriega said in a video posted on social media late last week.
Historic Board Returns to Playhouse Rubble
The City of Miami’s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board is scheduled to meet this week for the first time since the Playhouse auditorium was torn down.
Grove’s Hidden Eden: The Kampong Opens Its Gates
Once the private paradise of famed botanist David Fairchild, The Kampong is shedding its air of mystery — inviting visitors to explore historic gardens, rare plants, art installations, and a century of South Florida history.
Meals on Wheels: Robot Invasion Hits the Grove
With AI brains, cartoonish looks and relentless energy, food delivery robots are zipping past pedestrians and turning heads in the Grove — and perhaps offering a glimpse of the future for takeout meals.
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