After a globe-trotting military career, Daniel Kelsey is settling into his dream job — managing, and preserving, Coconut Grove’s waterfront time capsule for future generations.
Village People
Village People: Yoga Instructor Natalie Morales
To Morales, yoga is so much more than a form of exercise – it’s a way to give back, both to community and self.
Hometown Hero: Olympic Gold Medalist Gerald Tinker
The celebrated sprinter and NFL wide receiver is being honored by family and friends in advance of a Miami City Commission meeting where the city is expected to recognize his athletic accomplishments.
Jamaican Paul, Keeper of the “Groovy” Grove.
Homeless at times, stylish always, meet the 73-year-old boulevardier whose story — and staying power — have made him a village legend.
Still Barking: A Watchdog at 25
Despite failing health and a shoestring budget, citizen journalist and Grove resident Dan Ricker has spent a quarter-century holding local government accountable, one meeting at a time.
Tribute: Herb Hiller
An early cruise industry promoter who helped launch the Miami Goombay Festival and the Coconut Grove Farmer’s Market, Herb Hiller shifted gears later in life to spread the gospel of bicycling and ecotourism.
Bernice Steinbaum: An Art World Pioneer
After a celebrated career in New York and Wynwood, the veteran art dealer known for her commitment to women artists has chosen Coconut Grove for her next act.
Iconic Boutique Maya Hatcha Relocates to West Grove
After 57 years, Coconut Grove’s oldest continually operating retailer is one of the last holdouts from the village’s hippy days.
Obituary: Jereline Blacknell Ewing
An educator and an advocate for youth, Ewing was 90 years old.
Monty Trainer’s Second Act
After a federal conviction and time spent in prison, Monty Trainer redeems himself in the eyes of his adopted hometown.
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