Despite failing health and a shoestring budget, citizen journalist and Grove resident Dan Ricker has spent a quarter-century holding local government accountable, one meeting at a time.
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A Roundup of City Commission Actions
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FBI Raids Coconut Grove Art Gallery at Center of Fraud Allegations
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County Moves Ahead on Plans to Demolish Playhouse Auditorium
Nearly 20 years after the playhouse closed, Miami-Dade County appears poised to move forward on its plan to save the playhouse by first demolishing a portion of the landmark building.
City May Loosen Noise Rules at Construction Sites
The changes — sponsored by District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo — would allow construction to start earlier and end later, remove criminal penalties for violators, and streamline the process for after-hours noise waivers.
Restoration of Historic Cottage Moves Ahead
Miami’s Historic and Environmental Preservation Board approved a new phase of restoration work this week at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas cottage on Stewart Avenue, despite the strong objections of nearby homeowners.
Miami’s Neighborhoods the Backdrop for ‘Made in Miami’ Films
From Coconut Grove to the Everglades, this year’s Miami Film Festival showcases a lineup of homegrown films that capture the culture and spirit of the Magic City.
Well Versed: Poetry Month in Coconut Grove
With new voices and old ones, Coconut Grove will celebrate the written word with contests, readings, clothing swaps, and poems you can eat.
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