Plans are moving forward to develop Fuller Street into a permanent, pedestrian-only promenade. But the Grove’s upscale march raises questions about whose needs it should serve.
Village Life
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Housing Within Reach for West Grove Residents
A nonprofit organization is seeking City of Miami support for a proposed mixed-use project that backers say would help to stabilize a neighborhood threatened by rising real estate prices and the loss of cultural identity.
The Joy of Picking Up (Other People’s) Trash
A recent coastal cleanup event at Coconut Grove’s Kennedy Park produced pounds of debris – and greater awareness of the perils of ocean pollution.
Opinion: Calling The WELL a Transit-Oriented Development is a Cruel Joke
The WELL Coconut Grove, a luxury condo project in Center Grove, says it has the right to build higher, and add more units, on the questionable premise that its well-heeled residents will ditch their cars for mass transit.
Mom and Pop Grants for Small Business
Small business owners in Coconut Grove that need a boost to reach that next level of success can apply this month for a Mom and Pop grant of up to $3,000 from Miami-Dade County. The grant money can be used to: Learn more about the eligibility requirements and application process[Read More…]
Pythons at the Gate
A sighting in January at Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables – and a photo posted on social media – are reminders that the giant highly-invasive predators may already be living among us.
Paradise Lost: Grove Isle Development Sparks Endless Outrage
After a decade of litigation, the luxury Vita at Grove Isle development is nearly complete. How much longer can island residents persist in their campaign to shut the project down?
The Goal: Safer Streets for All
A community forum this week on street safety in Coconut Grove elicited strong complaints – and suggestions – from neighborhood residents.
A Pop-Up Sports Facility for Grand Avenue
The Miami City Commission agreed on Thursday to allow a developer to open a temporary sports facility on Grand Avenue in the West Grove while waiting to break ground on a much more ambitious mixed-used project with 176 apartments.
The Art of Survival
After struggling to recover from pandemic-era setbacks, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival has reinvented itself with new management – and a much healthier bottom line.
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Candidates Blast Proposed City of Miami Election Delay
As rumors swirl about delaying November’s vote –
City Proposes Law to Advance Zoning and Permit Applications Despite Code Violations
The proposed legislation, with immediate impact in the
Opinion: Proposed Charter Changes Deserve Our Support
The City of Miami’s government is broken, but it can