Antonio Jamison and friends feed the soul of a Coconut Grove community with their weekly Kitchen Ministry. “What keeps me going is the smile on people’s faces,” Jamison says.
Village Life
Personalities. History. Environment. Lifestyle. Crime. Schools. Health. Neighborhoods. Civic Groups. Public Events. Social Trends.
Can A Little Bahamas Visitor District Revitalize the West Grove?
Amidst ever-rising property values and a fast-changing resident population an effort is underway to promote the area’s historic heritage and culture.
Where Legends Are Born
From the NFL to the grass courts of Wimbledon, the Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the community’s rich athletic history.
Opponents of Playhouse Plan Vow to Fight On
The attorney who has led the fight to block a partial demolition of the playhouse says Miami-Dade County still needs to clear several hurdles before moving forward.
Demolition Ahead on Tigertail Avenue
A demolition permit is in place for the former Residence Inn at Tigertail and Mary, with some work already underway. What comes next is unclear.
Developer Shares Vision for Center Grove Project
Though details are still scarce, the vision for a new mixed-use project near Coconut Grove Elementary School is dense, pedestrian friendly, and far more upscale than the strip of homespun retailers it will replace.
West Grove Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward
The City of Miami and Dragonfly Investments have salvaged a stalled effort to build affordable housing on Mundy Street in the West Grove using federal dollars.
Walk Bike & Roll Day – Impressive Numbers
With children walking, biking and rolling to school on Thursday, traffic at one Coconut Grove school was significantly lighter during the event.
Walk Bike & Roll to School Day
Now in its eighth year, the popular Walk Bike & Roll to School Day returns to Coconut Grove on Thursday, with 12 participating public and private schools.
Veterans Day Parade Photos
The annual Coconut Grove Veterans Day Parade brought troops of dancers, cheerleading squads and marching bands to the heart of the West Grove this week.
Recent News
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
City Board Rebuffs Leafy Way Owners on Tree Removal Plan
Declaring the “soul of the neighborhood” at risk,
After Years of Delays, Playhouse Parking Garage Inches Forward
The partial demolition of the adjacent Coconut Grove
Reading, Writing and Restaurants – A New Approach to Education
Two private microschools in Coconut Grove offer
