What happens when procrastination meets political angst and Grove residents get creative, with a few cocktails in the mix? King Mango Strut, of course.
From environmental warnings and high-stakes art-fraud allegations to colorful characters and community traditions, these were the Coconut Grove Spotlight stories that resonated most with readers 2025.
A new art installation at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens fills the estate’s Lower East Terrace with rows of hand-dyed windsocks that rise in loose, fluid formation.
After 15 years behind the microphone as emcee of the King Mango Strut, longtime Grove activist and jokester Nathan Kurland trades the mic for the backseat of a convertible, honored…
Miami’s new mayor has raised questions about the city’s $400-million Forever Bond program. Members of the Citizens’ Oversight Board who track program spending say the answers to those questions are…
The City of Miami has partnered with a private developer to redesign Kirk Munroe Park, a popular after-school gathering spot in Center Grove for students. Parents hope the new design…
Outdoor dining fees outpaced projections during the last fiscal year, helping offset a steep drop in parking waivers — even as crowded sidewalks fuel public frustration in the Grove’s commercial…
Residents say sidewalks near the Four Seasons Private Residences construction site have been closed for nearly two years, forcing pedestrians into traffic along South Bayshore Drive and raising questions about…
In Coconut Grove, sustainability doesn’t always look like policy or a protest. Sometimes it’s giving away baby formula or choosing a pre-owned Halloween costume instead of shopping for a new…
