The Scavenger 2000 marine vessel travels the length of Miami’s coastline, collecting debris, killing harmful bacteria and pumping oxygen into bay waters.
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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.
Condo Buyout Triggers Resident Backlash
Developers are seeking to take control of older condominium buildings in Coconut Grove, forcing unit owners to consider a move some are reluctant to make.
City Offloads Public Outreach on Tree Ordinance Rewrite
Miami will pay $180,000 to a team of facilitators from Florida State University to engage residents in a controversial effort to revise the city’s tree laws. But some watchdogs see the move as a political smokescreen to deflect criticism—and weaken protections.
City Commission Denies Proposed Lot Split on Poinciana
The City of Miami Commission sided with Coconut Grove residents last week when it voted to deny a developer’s attempt to split a large South Grove property to accommodate three new single-family homes.
The Grove’s Top Cop: Heart, Humor, and a Deep Miami Legacy
After nearly three decades with Miami Police, Freddie Cruz steps into a new assignment in Coconut Grove with his trademark energy, empathy — and a pocketful of jokes.
More Traffic Delays Ahead, this time on South Bayshore Drive
South Bayshore Drive will be temporarily closed to all but local traffic as workers install a new sewer line from Mercy Way to Halissee Street.
The “Ghost” Traps That Are Haunting Biscayne Bay
Volunteers at this month’s Derelict Trap Rodeo on Biscayne Bay removed 112 abandoned “ghost” traps from bay waters and another 782 pounds of marine debris.
County Moves to Dismiss Playhouse Lawsuit
Miami-Dade County lists seven reasons why the latest legal salvo by preservationists should be tossed. Reason #6: The lawsuit is “confusing and internally inconsistent.”
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