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Fuller Street Makeover: Public Upgrade or Private Land Grab?
A proposed deal between the City of Miami and a private developer could reshape one of Coconut Grove’s most popular gathering spaces – leaving some residents to wonder who will control Fuller Street when the dust settles.
Miami Art Week: Naomi Fisher at The Kampong
Miami Artist Naomi Fisher brings botany to Art Basel with Rootwork, her solo show at The Kampong, David Fairchild’s former home on Biscayne Bay in the Grove.
Grove Bites: What’s New for the Season
After weathering a tough summer, the Grove restaurant scene is experiencing a refresh, with some casual options that are bringing new flavors to the mix.
Village People: Another Day in Paradise for Spencer Morrison
Morrison, the front desk supervisor at Grove Towers on South Bayshore Drive, celebrated 35 years on the job this month, establishing a legacy nearly as iconic as the building itself.
Coconut Grove, After Dark
After the Grove’s dinner crowds head home for bed, the neighborhood takes on its hidden persona. The streets come alive with college kids ready to drink off another week of classes, especially on Thirsty Thursdays, the rowdy tradition decades strong.
Unearthing the Grove’s Forgotten Lives
In a historic Coconut Grove cemetery where Bahamian settlers and community leaders rest beneath live oaks, a local researcher is piecing together the names — and stories — of those long lost to time. (Patrick Farrell for The Spotlight)
Rift Widens Over Future of Biscayne Nature Center
Miami-Dade County officials have granted the Biscayne Nature Center a 45-day reprieve on the eviction notice they sent earlier this year. Discussions continue, but the fate of the center and its namesake nonprofit remain uncertain.
Give Miami Day is Back, Starting Saturday
Dozens of Coconut Grove organizations are participating in Give Miami Day this year, giving Grove residents an opportunity to search out and support local nonprofits during the six-day online giving event.
Crisis Food Pantry Expands its Reach Beyond the Grove
Thanks to the generosity of local donors, the Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry is looking to serve more families in Coconut Grove and neighboring communities.
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