A divided City Commission voted 3-2 to let Miami voters decide whether to authorize borrowing for new police and fire facilities after amendments helped secure the support of a key swing vote.
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Lawsuit Seeks to Block Virginia Key Marina Referendum
The operators of Rickenbacker Marina contend the redevelopment deal headed to Miami voters this fall differs materially from the proposal selected through a competitive bidding process nearly a decade ago and includes ballot language that misstates the proposed leaseholder’s financial obligations.
The Changing Face of Grand Avenue
The Believers of Authority church on Grand Avenue in the West Grove was torn down last week, in another sign of changing times on a boulevard where Black businesses once thrived. The 1935 building at 3655 Grand Avenue is slated to be replaced by an affordable housing project backed by[Read More…]
Voters to Decide Fate of Miami Marine Stadium
Proponents of a public-private partnership that could restore and reopen the historic Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key went public this week with a campaign to win voter approval of the proposed deal in August. The City of Miami wants to partner with Global Spectrum to refurbish the waterfront structure,[Read More…]
City May Require Sidewalk Protection at Construction Sites
After months of resident complaints, a proposed ordinance would require temporary pedestrian protection at commercial construction sites, addressing one of Coconut Grove’s most persistent frustrations: prolonged sidewalk closures.
Governor Approves Expansion of Live Local Act
The latest version of the controversial 2023 law makes more land available for Live Local workforce housing projects, including land owned by local governments, school districts, and churches.
Coconut Grove Spotlight Sues City of Miami Over Media Policy
The federal lawsuit challenges a City Hall policy that requires most media inquiries to be routed through the city’s communications office, arguing that it restricts the flow of public information and limits residents’ understanding of how their government operates and how decisions are made.
Can a Revived Goombay Stand on Its Own?
Coconut Grove’s signature celebration of Bahamian culture returns this week, but organizers say growing attendance has not solved a lingering problem: finding the sponsors needed to secure the event’s future and reduce its reliance on city funding.
Miami Quietly Approves $1 Million Stadium Spending Amid $47 Million Budget Expansion
A last-minute substitution memo revealed previously undisclosed spending tied to LoanDepot Park, along with dozens of new city positions and expanded budget powers for City Manager James Reyes — all approved without discussion by the City Commission.
A Proposed Facelift for Kirk Munroe Park
The City of Miami has partnered with a private developer to redesign Kirk Munroe Park, a popular after-school gathering spot in Center Grove for students. Parents hope the new design doesn’t result in a “stay-off-the-grass” vibe.
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