As new money washes over Miami, Coconut Grove is losing many of the quaint cottages that give the village its character. One architectural firm is bucking that trend by working with homeowners to renovate older homes – preserving the past while making room for the future.
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Where We’ll Be: The Grove’s Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day is right around the corner and Coconut Grove will be front and center this year when South Florida honors its service men and women on Wednesday 11/11. The day begins with a Graveside Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at Charlotte Jane Memorial Park Cemetery on Charles Avenue, followed by[Read More…]
Too Little, Too Late? City Notifies Neighbors After Deciding Trees Can Go
By the time Miami notifies residents of proposed tree removals, city officials have already issued its approval. Residents and some developers say earlier notice could help avoid costly appeals, construction delays and neighborhood disputes.
Where We’ll Be: Halloween Edition
Halloween takes center stage again this week, with costume parties, trick-or-treating and community events around the Grove. The weekend wraps with a Day of the Dead event for dog lovers at The Barnacle Historic State Park. Looking ahead, the coming week includes an election (finally), free yoga, a City of[Read More…]
From County Hall to Capitol Hill: Who’s Running on Nov. 3?
You probably know who’s running for governor. But what about your state senator, county commissioner or member of Congress? Here’s a rundown of the candidates — starting closer to home.
Where We’ll Be: Trick-or-Treat Sweet Street Smackdown
Halloween bragging rights are up for grabs, and neighborhoods are bringing their best: spookier porches, flowing candy bowls, and tiny ghosts and superheroes pouring down the sidewalks. Today’s Spotlight has plenty of contenders—but which streets get your vote? Tell us where the decorations dazzle, the neighbors go all out, and[Read More…]
A $15K Pay Cut? Miami Teachers Fear School Tax Vote
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.
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…]
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