Two private microschools in Coconut Grove offer parents an alternative to more traditional schools, by emphasizing personalized learning and by partnering with local businesses, including restaurants.
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Take A Bow: Live Theater Returns to the Grove
Grove playwright William Hector and a troupe of local theater talent present eight original plays May 8-11 at the inaugural Coconut Grove Theater Festival.
Game On: Pickleball in the Grove
Coconut Grove residents have embraced the sport of pickleball despite a lack of public places to play America’s fastest-growing sport.
The Death of an Icon
Dear Editor: A cultural tragedy of epic proportions has been playing out in the halls of Miami-Dade County government since 2006 and is about to end with the death of a once world renowned theatrical and cultural icon. The County will destroy most of the Coconut Grove Playhouse leaving a[Read More…]
Star Struck: The Michelin Guide in Miami
The Michelin Guide has been rating Miami restaurants since 2022, thanks to a paid arrangement with the state of Florida and local tourism boards.
Season’s Feathered Greetings
In Springtime, Coconut Grove is a key stopover for birds migrating north, catching the gaze of birding enthusiasts near and far.
Uncharted Waters: Sailing Club Seeks a New Lease
With time running out on its current lease, the Coconut Grove Sailing Club is seeking to negotiate a new agreement with the City of Miami as it prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary on the water as a beacon for sailors and community life.
Playhouse Demo Begins
Construction crews began gutting the Coconut Grove Playhouse auditorium this week, as Miami-Dade County moves forward with its restoration plan.
The Future of Coconut Grove is on the Line
Dear Editor: This week, the future of Coconut Grove as a low-rise neighborhood is on the line as the Miami City Commission will be considering a critical zoning issue that would allow for taller residential developments to be built along our major corridors. Why should you care? Because if we[Read More…]
Let the Curtain Rise Again: A Call to Save the Playhouse
Dear Editor: There are places in a city that are more than brick and mortar. They are vessels of memory, spirit, and story. The Coconut Grove Playhouse is such a place – a grand old dame of South Florida’s cultural soul, standing at the corner of Main Highway and Charles[Read More…]
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