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.
by Don Finefrock
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 of folks in Coconut Grove. Including 10-year-old Lucas Kwiatkowski.
Unlike most folks, though, Lucas actually did something about it.
Local Officials to Address “Live Local” Housing Law
Local residents are invited to a panel discussion Saturday Aug. 31 of the Live Local Act, a new state law that some critics say could supercharge high-rise development in Coconut Grove.
Explaining the law and its impact will be State Rep. Vicki Lopez, State Senator Alexis Calatayud, City of Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo and Miami land-use attorney Anthony De Yurre.
Signed into law a year ago, the Live Local Act offers tax benefits and other incentives to developers who set aside some units within their projects for lower-priced workforce housing. But the law also allows developers, in many cases, to sidestep local zoning codes, raising concerns that out-of-scale developments could unfairly impact existing communities.
The discussion will be held at the Vizcaya Historic Garage located at 3250 South Miami Avenue in Coconut Grove from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Got a Complaint about Parking in Coconut Grove?
The Spotlight is keen to hear your opinions and experiences regarding parking lots and garages – both public and privately operated — in Coconut Grove.
- Do you believe posted terms and fees were misleading?
- Do you believe you may have been scammed?
- Were parking attendants honest and helpful?
- Do you have any interesting experiences or anecdotes?
- Do you have any suggestions for improvement?
Please send your comments to [email protected]. Please include your full name and a phone number in case we’d like to follow up. Your name will not be used without your permission.
Thanks,
The Coconut Grove Spotlight Team
Pulse
Happy New (School) Year!
Joining the Grove’s roster of 14 schools is newcomer Motivating Minds located on Commodore Plaza. Its non-traditional school program aims to “accommodate [each student’s] specific learning style.”
Where we’ll be…
Miami’s newest ride: Virginia Key’s Marine Basin Trail at Miami Marine Stadium opened yesterday. This J-shaped trail starts at the Marine Stadium parking lot and ends at one of the best skyline views of Miami. There and back—about three miles.
Family time is Elemental at the Coconut Grove Branch Library. Free matinee Disney movie Elemental (PG) Saturday 08/24, 3:00 – 5:00 pm. All ages. Snacks provided. In a vibrant world where fire, water, land, and air come to life, Elemental is a touching story of unlikely friendships and finding your place. (Runtime: 101 min)
The library stacks more than books. Tuesday after school’s LEGO® Club meets at 4:00 pm. They supply the blocks. Your kids bring the creativity. Bi-weekly. Call 305-442-8695 for info. Free.
The Coconut Grove Run Club greets new and experienced runners in a joyous run together on Wednesdays, 6:30 pm from Peacock Park. Stay for the after-run hangouts and catch more than your breath.
Rubbing elbows with Industrious. The Chamber of Commerce’s first gathering of the season is Thursday 08/29 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the offices of Industrious, 3390 Mary St. Fee required. RSVP: Eventbrite
The retro-hip gather inside the Grove’s longest running social club for Bingo Night, Thursday 08/29. The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove opens its doors at 6:30pm. 2985 South Bayshore Drive. Nominal fee required but there are fabulous prizes.
Miami’s best ride is available to citizen-students that enroll in the Community Police Academy. This eight-session four-week Miami PD evening program trains you on defense, police scenario responses and basic law enforcement. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08/29 through 09/24. From 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Enroll with Officer Noslen Boo-Moreno, [email protected]. And yes, you get to ride shotgun in the squad car. That’ll be a great story to share at next month’s bingo.
Copyright 2024 Miami News Trust, Inc. All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you signed up through our website or participated in a promotion.
The Spotlight welcomes your letters and commentary. Share them here.
