With his commission-approved plan ruled unconstitutional and a “blatant power grab,” Miami D2 Commissioner Damian Pardo will ask for a November vote to realign city races and extend terms by one year.
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Peacock Park’s Resilience Project Under Scrutiny
A $2 million shoreline project aims to protect Coconut Grove’s eponymous bayfront from rising seas—but with no construction funds, a $465,000 design tab, and plans to remove mature palms, critics are asking: Is it worth it?
Village People: Yoga Instructor Natalie Morales
To Morales, yoga is so much more than a form of exercise – it’s a way to give back, both to community and self.
Man Killed in West Grove Shooting; Suspect at Large
Gun violence struck Coconut Grove again Wednesday, killing one man and injuring another on Douglas Road, not far from the site of two earlier shootings in 2025.
Shake-A-Leg at 35: Launching Boats and Dreams
Paralyzed at 21, Harry Horgan turned heartbreak into hope—founding Shake-A-Leg Miami and changing thousands of lives in the process. Thirty-five years later, his mission still sails on.
Miami Coastal Waters Get a Cleansing
The Scavenger 2000 marine vessel travels the length of Miami’s coastline, collecting debris, killing harmful bacteria and pumping oxygen into bay waters.
The Village that Fed Vizcaya
The landmark estate is working to restore five historic buildings, including a chicken house and dairy barn, that once supported James Deering’s palatial home overlooking Biscayne Bay.
Appeals Court Rules Miami Election Delay Unconstitutional
In a stinging rebuke to city officials, a state appeals court ruled Thursday that the City of Miami violated its own charter by postponing the 2025 race for mayor and some city commission seats without voter approval—clearing the way for the election to proceed this November. Florida’s Third District Court[Read More…]
A Tough Season for Grove Restaurants
Rising costs and slower traffic have put the squeeze on local dining spots. Restaurant owners are responding with different strategies to survive leaner times.
Condo Buyout Triggers Resident Backlash
Developers are seeking to take control of older condominium buildings in Coconut Grove, forcing unit owners to consider a move some are reluctant to make.


















