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Details Announced for Center Grove Development
The as-yet-named project replacing a small retail strip on Grand Avenue will include Class A office space, a rooftop restaurant and condos costing up to $8 million.
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Antonio Jamison and friends feed the soul of a Coconut Grove community with their weekly Kitchen Ministry. “What keeps me going is the smile on people’s faces,” Jamison says.
Can A Little Bahamas Visitor District Revitalize the West Grove?
Amidst ever-rising property values and a fast-changing resident population an effort is underway to promote the area’s historic heritage and culture.
Thirty Years and Still Ticking
Amid a changing retail landscape in Coconut Grove, the family-owned jewelry store Robin in the Grove finds new life just a few blocks from the old.
Where Legends Are Born
From the NFL to the grass courts of Wimbledon, the Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the community’s rich athletic history.
Opponents of Playhouse Plan Vow to Fight On
The attorney who has led the fight to block a partial demolition of the playhouse says Miami-Dade County still needs to clear several hurdles before moving forward.
Demolition Ahead on Tigertail Avenue
A demolition permit is in place for the former Residence Inn at Tigertail and Mary, with some work already underway. What comes next is unclear.
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Developer Shares Vision for Center Grove Project
Though details are still scarce, the vision for a new mixed-use project near Coconut Grove Elementary School is dense, pedestrian friendly, and far more upscale than the strip of homespun retailers it will replace.
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