Organizers say this year’s Veterans Day parade through the West Grove will be bigger than last year’s event, with 16 marching bands.
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Legos, Bocce Ball and More: The Underline Activates New Space
A new portion of the Underline has opened beneath the Metrorail and across from Coconut Grove, with space for community events, bike rentals, food trucks, and more.
Dining Out? Grove Sidewalks Are Feeling the Squeeze
Outdoor dining is part of the charm of Coconut Grove, but pedestrians often have to negotiate narrow stretches of sidewalk to squeeze past restaurants that lease space in the public right-of-way.
The Last Days of a Black Barbershop in Coconut Grove
The development tide that is transforming the West Grove has come for the Charles Barber Shop on Grand Avenue.
Peak Tide Season Returns to the Grove
Coconut Grove’s resilience projects are being put to the test this week as the seasonal king tides roll into Miami.
West Grove Neighbors Voice Concerns Over Highrise Housing
A proposed redevelopment project on Douglas Road in the West Grove is fueling neighborhood concerns over gentrification, a loss of privacy and green space, and a shortage of available parking.
The New Face of a Booming Industry in the Grove
What’s with all the skincare services in Coconut Grove? A Spotlight reporter explores the Grove’s wellness sector to find out who’s got skin in the game, and what their survival tactics are in the face of growing competition.
A Neighborhood Celebrates a Restoration Project
Greater St. Paul AME Church and Dragonfly Investments have completed the first two of ten homes they plan to restore in Little Bahamas to provide affordable housing for residents.
Divided No More: Neighborhood Pathway Restored
The brick footpath, a popular shortcut that connects the West Grove and South Grove neighborhoods, was closed temporarily at the start of the school year to accommodate a residential construction project.
Second Highrise Tower Approved for West Grove
County Commissioners approved a second large-scale development this week with 450 mixed-income apartments along Douglas Road in the West Grove.
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