A local filmmaker chose to shoot his most recent feature in Coconut Grove, bucking an industry trend that has seen producers forsake Florida for friendlier climes.
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Judge Asked to Halt Permits for The WELL in Height Dispute
Opponents of The WELL Coconut Grove are seeking an emergency court order to block city permits, arguing a 2023 zoning change that created a short-lived loophole to allow taller buildings in some part of the Grove was unlawfully adopted.
Design Process to Begin for Kirk Munroe, Fuller Street
The developer in charge of leading the design process for the two public spaces will convene a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 to gather input from local residents and stakeholders.
Leafy Way Tree-Removal Plan Deferred by Preservation Board
A proposal to remove 75 trees from a Leafy Way property in a South Coconut Grove Environmental Preservation District was deferred for a fifth time in less than a year, frustrating residents who say repeated postponements are wearing down public oversight.
And Then There Was One: Ike’s and the Changing Face of West Grove
For generations, West Coconut Grove was home to a network of neighborhood mom-and-pop stores that doubled as community hubs. Today, it is down to a single grocery: Ike’s Food Center, whose story traces the rise, resilience and gradual erosion of a community shaped by deep neighborhood ties.
Construction Noise: Tougher Rules for Longer Hours?
City leaders say they are cracking down on construction noise, but a proposed rewrite of the ordinance would expand the allowable construction workday in exchange for tighter controls on waivers for late-night and early-morning work.
A Bark in the Park: The Underline’s New Dog Park
A new dog park drew crowds of people – and their pets – to the newest phase of The Underline on Saturday.
Safety Concerns Grow After Couple Struck by Dirt Bike
A Coconut Grove couple was hospitalized with severe injuries earlier this month after being struck by a teenager on an electric dirt bike near Kennedy Park. The couple says it may take them months to recover.
Vacancy to Vision: Garin Art Caffé Reopens a Grand Avenue Storefront
After sitting empty for nearly a year, a Grand Avenue storefront has reopened as Garin Art Caffé, blending food and art while advancing its owners’ hopes for a Bahamian-inspired revival of the corridor.
Key Biscayne Film Fest Returns for a Third Year
This weekend’s Key Biscayne Film Festival is expanding with a new cinema on the island. The festival opens Thursday night and runs through Sunday.
















