If county voters don’t renew a property tax that funds teacher salaries, Miami-Dade officials project average pay could fall by more than $15,000. At Coconut Grove’s Carver Middle School, a veteran teacher fears an exodus of experienced educators.
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Bonds, Taxes and Marinas: What’s on Miami’s November Ballot?
If the words “charter amendment” make your eyes glaze over, this one’s for you. Here’s what voters are being asked to approve — or reject — on Nov. 3.
Miami Fined a Coconut Grove Apartment Complex $432,000. Will It Collect?
After years of violations, the owners of Grove Princess Apartments finally repaired a crumbling wall. But the fine remains unpaid, and the city has not explained what it will do next.
Where We’ll Be: A Phantom Returns, a Visit to the Dead, and Knifed Pumpkins
Things are getting suspicious around the Grove. A Phantom’s back from Broadway, the dearly departed receive visitors on bicycles, and innocent pumpkins are stabbed in the face. And that’s just for starters. There’s a weather girl losing her mind, a wizard with questionable credentials, and a whole lot of people[Read More…]
Main Street Initiative Launches on Grand Avenue
The statewide program aims to breathe new life into the West Grove’s historic commercial corridor while preserving its character.
Where We’ll Be: Golden Hour for the Golden Mango
You know the Grove. But insiders know what King Mango’s plotting, who’s bringing the funk to the Barnacle and when the Phantom slips back into town. Here’s your weekly advantage over the friend who always says, “How did I miss that?” Or you could be that guy. Today’s recommendation? Read[Read More…]
After Silver Bluff Damage Next Door, Madonna’s Former Estate Faces Scrutiny
Less than two years after Coconut Grove developer David Martin was cited for irreparably damaging the protected Silver Bluff outside his waterfront mansion, the owner of the property next door is seeking approval for new construction — where archaeologists have uncovered 19th-century artifacts and possible evidence of prehistoric activity.
Where We’ll Be: Your Best Defense Against the A.I. Apocalypse
Your best defense against the coming A.I. apocalypse may involve knot-tying, campfires and a walk through the woods. Scout groups are forming now, and that’s only the beginning of a week that also includes free trees, bird walks, theater, live music, civic forums. Staying home would be an unforced error. [Read More…]
Shorter Hours, Fewer Services: Proposed Tax Cuts Loom Large for Libraries
The Miami-Dade Public Library System could face budget cuts of up to $20 million – about 16% of its total operating budget – if Florida voters approve the Amendment 3 property tax proposal on the November ballot, library advocates say.
Where We’ll Be: Miami Pretends Fall Has Arrived
If you can’t believe it’s autumn, you’re not alone. Miami Spice extended its run through Halloween – an official declaration that shorts remain appropriate civic attire. Still, the cultural tide is rising like the king tides. The moon pulls people into Fairchild after dark, theater serves up an anxious weather girl, and Saturday offers live music from the Grove to Coral Gables to Miami Beach.


















