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.
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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.
Voices: Making Streets Safer for School Kids
A key supporter of Coconut Grove’s Bike to School Days looks back at how the twice-yearly event has grown since May 2021.
Pura Vida Miami Opens in Coconut Grove
The company’s Grand Avenue location is its largest yet, with a built-in gelato bar and a large banyan tree in the middle of the store
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How Music Helped a 6th-Grader Memorize 399 digits of Pi
“If you can memorize lyrics to a song, you can