A Grove resident argues the proposed 877-berth marina — and possibly more — must go before voters, raising new questions about the sweeping redevelopment plan for the iconic waterfront property on Virginia Key.
Tag: Miami-Dade County
Elected Officials Back Tax Cuts While Spending Big
Two of Miami-Dade’s newly-elected officials – the county tax collector and the sheriff – are publicly supporting a proposed statewide tax cut, saying local governments should spend less, while seeking more public money for their own budgets.
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.
Playhouse Meeting Addresses West Grove Concerns
County officials heard community feedback this week and shared updates on their redevelopment plan for the Coconut Grove Playhouse.
After Dark, Counting the Homeless in Coconut Grove
Twice a year, teams fan out across Miami-Dade after dark to estimate how many people are living on the streets. The Spotlight rode along as one team searched Coconut Grove.
County Bus Cuts Could Hit Grove Workers Hard
Proposed Miami-Dade budget cuts would eliminate one Coconut Grove bus route and curtail early-morning and late-night service on three others, disrupting commutes for workers who depend on transit.
South Grove Residents Push for Safer Douglas Road Crossing
Miami-Dade County is studying a potential pedestrian crosswalk at Kumquat Avenue after years of safety concerns along Douglas Road, but gaps in the area’s sidewalk network could limit who can safely reach it.
West Grove Neighbors Contest Playhouse Decision
Residents say Miami failed to follow its own zoning rules when commissioners approved the county’s $59 million redevelopment plan for the historic theater.
A Poem and a Puzzle on Grand Avenue
A vivid blue sign with three lines of poetry on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove continues to puzzle drivers and pedestrians alike, five years after it popped up overnight along an empty stretch of boulevard.
E-Bike Safety: Key Biscayne Moves Ahead
The County Commission has agreed to let Key Biscayne restrict the use of e-bikes on a major county road, without extending the same courtesy to other municipalities in Greater Miami.
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