A Coconut Grove teenager is helping disadvantaged children discover the power and the magic of music, one guitar lesson at a time.
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Miami Commission Honors Monty Trainer, Food Pantry at This Week’s Meeting
Coconut Grove was front and center at the start of this week’s Miami City Commission meeting with Monty Trainer and the Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry singled out for special honors. The City Commission recognized Trainer and his community work by naming a portion of Aviation Avenue between South Bayshore[Read More…]
Joyce Nelson: Coconut Grove’s Dean of Civic Activism
A fierce advocate for trees, history and community, Nelson’s passion for preservation has left an indelible mark on Grove landscape.
Safer Streets: A Simple Solution
A 5th-grade student at St. Stephen’s finds an easy way to make crossing the street safer in Coconut Grove. City officials love the idea. After teacher Kate Hamm was struck by a vehicle last spring while crossing Main Highway near Greenstreet Café, pedestrian safety became top of mind for lots[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…]
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
Making Space for Women Writers in Miami
Women poets find an audience – and support one another – by choosing to SWWIM (Supporting Women Writers in Miami) every day.
Coconut Grove Sailing Coach goes for Gold at Paris Olympics
Third time proves the charm for Team USA’s Sarah Newberry Moore
Center Street Photographer Goes Nuts for Squirrels
With elaborate stage sets and a little peanut butter, Carlos Bueno has turned a scurry of squirrels into a tribe of super models.
Coconut Grove Yoga Studio Seeks to Open Hearts and Minds
Open Door Yoga offers a calm retreat in the busy heart of Coconut Grove.


















