Funeral services Friday and Saturday for Christopher Jones, the second victim of gun violence in the West Grove since February.
by Mike Clary
A few days before her brother’s funeral service – scheduled for this weekend – Sherketa Fance posted on her Facebook page a haunting question that may never be answered: “Albert why.”
The name Albert is an apparent reference to Albert Antown Sistrunk, 38, who is now jailed and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Christopher Jones. A lifelong resident of Coconut Grove, Jones was shot and killed in the early hours of June 19 at the corner of Douglas Road and Oak Avenue. He was 57.
Grove Pulse
Eager to check out the Commodore Trail but don’t know the route, or the many points of interest along the way? Friends of the Commodore Trail have you covered with a new map that traces the path of the 5.4 mile trail as it follows Coconut Grove’s waterfront from Cartagena Plaza in the south to the Rickenbacker Causeway on the north. The easy-to-follow, color-coded map highlights the many points of interest along the way, including parks (for dogs and people), places with a view of Biscayne Bay, and locations of…
A four-hour symposium on boating safety hosted by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will take place Saturday June 29 starting at 10 a.m. at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive in Coconut Grove. The free event will include information about boating check lists, equipment, marine rules of the road, and first aid. The symposium includes a panel discussion featuring representatives of the Miami Fire-Rescue and Police Departments, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Lucy Fernandez Foundation, followed by a workshop on CPR, radio communications,…
The Spotlight is keen to hear your opinions and experiences regarding the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District, or BID. Whether you are a business owner, a resident, or visitor we’d like to hear from you. Is the BID fulfilling its mandate to enhance the economic vitality of Coconut Grove’s commercial core? Are there ways it can improve its operations and services? How does the BID impact you – positively or negatively – as a resident or visitor? Please send your comments to [email protected] and include your full name and a phone number…
Where we’ll be
Join this unique workshop with the acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Vanya Allenes as we create a “Human Loom” performance that promises to blend individual creativity with communal effort. Saturday afternoon 6/29 1:00-5:00. Vizcaya Village 3250 S. Miami Avenue. Free.
Bring a picnic and join the Miami Symphony Orchestra, the Official Symphony Orchestra of the City of Miami, under the baton of Maestro Eduardo Marturet, for an unforgettable Independence Day in Peacock Park. Thursday, July 4th, 7:30 p.m. Free. Dazzling visual display follows.
Opening reception for La Generación Perdida: Mujeres Ceramistas y la Vanguardia Cubana, an exhibition at the The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum-FIU focusing on pioneering women ceramists and their contributions to the Cuban avant-garde movement. The exhibition is in collaboration with FIU Casa Cuba and Cernuda Arte and will be run through Sept. 29, 2024. It includes pieces by Cuban artists such as Amelia Peláez, Wifredo…
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