The workers staged a demonstration this week with union leaders, supporters and a Mariachi band to call attention to their grievances.
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The Grove’s “Murder House” Marks a Gruesome Anniversary
One of the Grove’s most lurid crimes happened 40 years ago this week on South Bayshore Drive when builder Stanley Cohen was shot to death in his bed. The home has stood as a monument to murder ever since.
Coming to Grand Avenue: A Padel Sports Club
Construction has begun on the Ace Padel sports club planned for a stretch of property along Grand Avenue near Douglas Road where the Charles Barber Shop once stood.
The Grove’s Own Josh “Woogie” Jobe Wins Superbowl Ring
From Armbister Park to seven tackles as a Seattle Seahawks cornerback in Super Bowl LX, Josh Jobe continues a legacy of football excellence in the Grove.
The Last Carrot Says Goodbye
Long-time customers of the healthy-food restaurant on Grand Avenue crowded the lunch counter last week as the clock ticked down to a final closing.
A Love Letter to Coconut Grove – On the Big Screen
A local filmmaker chose to shoot his most recent feature in Coconut Grove, bucking an industry trend that has seen producers forsake Florida for friendlier climes.
Safety Concerns Grow After Couple Struck by Dirt Bike
A Coconut Grove couple was hospitalized with severe injuries earlier this month after being struck by a teenager on an electric dirt bike near Kennedy Park. The couple says it may take them months to recover.
The Mutiny: A $160-million Buyout Proposal Inches Forward
Residents of the storied Mutiny hotel and condominium building on South Bayshore Drive are divided once again over a developer’s unsolicited buyout proposal – the third such proposal since late 2024.
Pardo at the Halfway Point
Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo is getting mixed reviews from constituents in Coconut Grove and elsewhere as he passes the halfway point in his four-year term. He faces reelection in 2027.
A Star Quarterback Who Got His Start at St. Stephen’s
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who will lead his team against the Miami Hurricanes on Monday, developed his love of the sport while attending St. Stephen’s in Coconut Grove.
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