The latest version of the controversial 2023 law makes more land available for Live Local workforce housing projects, including land owned by local governments, school districts, and churches.
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Does Florida’s Property Tax Reform Threaten Local Libraries?
An advocate for the Miami-Dade County public library system, which include the Coconut Grove and Virrick Park branch libraries, says the proposed tax measure represents an “existential threat” to local libraries and the services they provide.
Governor Vetoes New E-Bike Safety Rules
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed the new e-bike safety rules approved unanimously in March by the Florida Legislature, saying the measure amounted to an “overreach.” If the new rules had taken effect, anyone riding an e-bike on a public sidewalk or shared pathway would have been required to slow to[Read More…]
Who’s Representing Coconut Grove in Tallahassee?
With a special legislative session set to begin this week in Tallahassee, Coconut Grove is down to one representative in the Florida House, and even she is a mystery.
A Playhouse Power Move Falls Short in Tallahassee
A state legislator has abandoned his effort, for now, to force Miami-Dade County to give up control of the Coconut Grove Playhouse project.
A Tallahassee Vacancy Leaves the Grove Without a Voice
Frustrated by the governor’s failure to call a special election to fill an empty seat in House District 113, one candidate has turned his backyard tiki hut into a “constituent” office to meet with district voters, including those in the North Grove.
A Tallahassee Twist in the Never-Ending Playhouse Drama
A state legislator is seeking to evict Miami-Dade County from the Coconut Grove Playhouse property and hand control of the project instead to a tiny town of 6,000 residents.
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