The Coconut Grove home of Range Funeral Home, a local landmark on Grand Avenue, was torn down this week in another sign of changing times in the historically Black neighborhood known as Little Bahamas. Coming soon, to take its place: 27 rental apartments and 3,500 square feet of new retail space. The development team behind the project – Silver Bluff Development, Abbhi Capital and Peter Gardner – are the same partners who are building the 46-unit Elemi residential development on Thomas Avenue and Margaret Street, adjacent to the Coconut Grove Farmer’s Market.
What’s at Risk: Miami Report Weighs the Threat of Climate Change
The City of Miami is seeking public feedback to complete a state-mandated report on which city facilities and assets are most at risk in an era of climate change. The report may help the city to secure state funding for mitigation projects that reduce the risk of community flooding. To read the draft report and comment on its content, visit the City’s website here.
Local Olympian sailor Sarah Newberry Moore didn’t gain a medal in mixed multihull (Nacra 17) competition, but she earned our ever-lasting admiration for the skills of the multihull crews. Here’s a video showing the physicality required.
Where we’ll be
A final summer camp? The Kampong’s Botanical Bites mini-summer camp next week (8/12-14) is perfect for youngsters on their journey from gardeners to chefs. Fee applies.
Cool in the Frost. The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science remains open late through Sunday. Its ten o’clock summer closing time gives you more time to explore and enjoy. The special Journey to Space ‘climb-aboard experience’. Fee applies.
Jam at the PAMM. Second Saturdays are free at the Perez Art Museum Miami and this Saturday includes Back to School Jam with PATH to Hip Hop.
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