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As Mystery Deepens, Residents Push for Investigation of Dead Peacock
A gruesome discovery in a North Grove garbage bin highlights deep divide over the spread of these exotic birds.
The Case of the Missing Benches
For generations of Grove residents, the end of Royal Road has provided public water access and majestic views of Biscayne Bay. But when a neighbor complained about the wrong kind of visitors, city officials removed the park’s benches.
Got a Complaint about Parking in Coconut Grove?
The Spotlight is keen to hear your opinions and experiences regarding parking lots and garages – both public and privately operated — in Coconut Grove. Please send your comments to [email protected]. Please include your full name and a phone number in case we’d like to follow up. Your name will not be[Read More…]
Dust to Dust: The Bain-Range Funeral Home Comes Down
The Coconut Grove home of Bain-Range Funeral Services, a local landmark on Grand Avenue, was torn down this week in another sign of changing times in the historically Black neighborhood known as Little Bahamas. Coming soon, to take its place: 27 rental apartments and 3,500 square feet of new retail[Read More…]
So Long New York, Hello Coconut Grove
After long and successful careers in New York, Zach Berk and Marlene Krauss settle into a new life in Coconut Grove. Editor’s Note: As part of a series we’re calling Village People, the Spotlight is profiling a mix of interesting people and personalities who live and work in Coconut Grove. If[Read More…]
Gang Violence Suspected in Grove-Related Murders
Police say at least three men are dead – two with ties to Coconut Grove – in a bloody turf war. No arrests have been made.
Adversity to Advocacy: Grove Resident’s Crusade for Accessibility in Tech, Fashion and Motherhood
After losing the use of her arms, Christina Mallon rose to lead Microsoft’s inclusive design efforts, bringing user-friendly innovations to the disabled
Opinion: When Will It Be Safe to Cross South Bayshore Drive?
Frustrated by years of inertia along one of Coconut Grove’s busiest and most dangerous roadways, the newly formed South Bayshore Drive Condo Alliance is leading the call for a pedestrian-friendly approach to traffic management.
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