Coconut Grove Spotlight

03/09/2024

Miami’s recycling program is a hit with residents but with the industry in turmoil city officials are struggling to justify its existence.

30/08/2024

More than a month after a dead peafowl was found stuffed into a Coconut Grove trash bin, several residents continue to push for a police investigation into what they describe as a case of animal cruelty...

A gruesome discovery in a North Grove garbage bin highlights deep divide over the spread of these exotic birds.

27/08/2024

For generations of Grove residents, the end of Royal Road has provided public water access and majestic views of Biscayne Bay. But when a neighbor complained about the wrong kind of visitors, city officials removed the park’s benches.

For generations of Grove residents, the end of Royal Road has provided public water access and majestic views of Biscayne Bay. But when a neighbor complained about the wrong kind of visitors, city officials removed the park’s benches. Three years ago, when City of Miami officials dedicated a water...

23/08/2024

After teacher Kate Hamm was struck by a vehicle last spring while crossing Main Highway in Coconut Grove, pedestrian safety became top of mind for lots of folks... including 10-year-old Lucas Kwiatkowski. Unlike most folks, though, Lucas actually did something about it.

Facebook A 5th-grade student at St. Stephen’s finds an easy way to make crossing the street safer in Coconut Grove. City officials love the idea. After teacher Kate Hamm was struck by a vehicle last spring while crossing Main Highway near Greenstreet Café, pedestrian safety became top of mind for...

22/08/2024

The developers behind the massive Bimini Block project on Grand Avenue are preparing to build another mixed-use development on the long-neglected corridor in the West Grove, on the site where Bain-Range Funeral Services once stood.

The developers of the Bimini Block project in West Grove plan to build 27 market-rate rental apartments on the former site of Bain-Range Funeral Services.

15/08/2024

The City of Miami’s new “Leave No Trace” policy targets littering on Miami’s public islands in Biscayne Bay. But activists say a far greater and steadier stream of garbage arrives with each passing rain.

The city’s new “Leave No Trace” policy targets littering on Miami’s public island getaways. But a far greater and steadier stream of garbage, activists say, arrives with each passing rain.

13/08/2024

The Coconut Grove home of Range Funeral Home, a local landmark on Grand Avenue, was torn down this week in another sign of changing times in the historically Black neighborhood known as Little Bahamas.

Facebook The Coconut Grove home of Range Funeral Home, a local landmark on Grand Avenue, was torn down this week in another sign of changing times in the historically Black neighborhood known as Little Bahamas. Coming soon, to take its place: 27 rental apartments and 3,500 square feet of new[Read Mo...

08/08/2024

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado leans hard into her record as she asks voters for another four years. “You make an omelet, you break a few eggs. Happy to be held accountable for my broken eggs.” The election is August 20.

The District 7 County Commissioner is running on her record. “You make an omelet, you break a few eggs. Happy to be held accountable for my broken eggs.”

03/08/2024

Early voting begins Monday (August 5)...

After a bruising loss four years ago, former Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner is back in the ring, facing a familiar opponent.

01/08/2024

Miami-Dade County shared its design plans for South Bayshore Drive with the public this week. No one applauded.

Miami-Dade County unveiled its latest design plans for roadway improvements along South Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove to widespread criticism.

23/07/2024

In this week's Spotlight: With new leadership in place, the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (aka the BID) is moving beyond a critical audit report — and continued questions over how it should spend its millions in public money.

The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District takes stock after a critical audit report documents agency shortcomings.

17/07/2024

Fresh out of college and within a month of landing a coveted marketing job in New York, Christina Mallon began losing control of her fingers, then her hands. With doctors unable to pinpoint a cause, many assumed her condition would steal her independence and derail her life. They were wrong. Thirteen years later Mallon, her arms and hands fully paralyzed, leads a Microsoft design team that makes products and services accessible to disabled users. And she’s a mom.

After losing the use of her arms, Christina Mallon rose to lead Microsoft's inclusive design efforts, bringing user-friendly innovations to the disabled

28/06/2024

A lifelong resident of Coconut Grove, Christopher Jones was shot and killed in the early hours of June 19 at the corner of Douglas Road and Oak Avenue. Funeral services are this weekend.

Funeral services Friday and Saturday for Christopher Jones, the second victim of gun violence in the West Grove since February.

26/06/2024

Are Valet Parking Services making it more difficult - and expensive - to park in the Grove?

Grove business owners believe valet parking attracts well-heeled customers, but some residents bemoan the loss of coveted on-street parking.

21/06/2024

Miami Police announced the arrest today of a suspect in the fatal shooting this week of a 57-year-old man on Douglas Road in Coconut Grove.

Miami Police have made an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting this week of 57-year-old Christopher Johnson on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove.

20/06/2024

Magic the peacock turns three, and a neighborhood turns out to celebrate...

Friends and neighbors gathered this month to celebrate the 3rd birthday of a curious peacock who has become a neighborhood celebrity.

19/06/2024

Cafecito and a checking account ??? Santander Bank opens its latest Work Cafe in downtown Coconut Grove, and you're invited. Did someone say free lattes?

Santander Bank opens its second Work Café location in the United States in downtown Coconut Grove.

17/06/2024

Namaste !!!

Open Door Yoga offers a calm retreat in the busy heart of Coconut Grove.

13/06/2024

Coconut Grove photographer Carlos Bueno has taught a troop of backyard squirrels how to snap photos, play guitar and shoot hoops. Or so it seems. Read more: https://coconutgrovespotlight.com/2024/06/11/center-street-resident-goes-nuts-for-squirrels/

12/06/2024

In this week's Spotlight: A Coconut Grove sailing coach catches her dream with a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Third time proves the charm for Team USA’s Sarah Newberry Moore

08/06/2024

When “Coach D” and her students sang the Carver Countdown Song on the final Friday of the school year last week, their voices filled George Washington Carver Middle School with both happiness and nostalgia – a perfect tribute to Coach Annette Daniels and her teaching career.

Facebook Former students, fellow teachers and local officials honor Coach Annette Daniels as the school year draws to a close. When “Coach D” and her students sang the Carver Countdown Song on the final Friday of the school year last week, their voices filled the classrooms and hallways of Georg...

07/06/2024

The Coconut Grove Run Club was founded in 2022 by four friends who wanted to add something new to the city's running scene. Since then, the club has attracted over 2,000 runners, more than 12,000 followers, and a reputation that has rolled across South Florida. Read more: www.coconutgrovespotlight.com

Social media, savvy marketing and celebrity endorsements draw thousands to free community runs along the Grove’s scenic waterfront.

06/06/2024

The Spotlight is keen to hear your opinions and experiences regarding valet parking in Coconut Grove. Whether you love it or hate we’d like to hear from you. What do you think about the current valet parking services in the Grove? What do you think about the current valet parking services in the Grove? How does valet parking impact your visits to local businesses? Do you have any interesting experiences or anecdotes? Do you have any suggestions for improvement? Please send your comments to [email protected]. Please include your full name and a phone number in case we’d like to follow up. Your name will not be used without your permission. Thanks, the Coconut Grove Spotlight Team

05/06/2024

In this week’s Spotlight: Losing Cover - How the City of Miami’s laws take a toll on Coconut Grove’s tree canopy. Read more: www.coconutgrovespotlight.com

31/05/2024

The hands of nearly 50 West Grove residents shot into the air this week when Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo asked if they agreed with the city’s plan to build a deeper pool at Elizabeth Virrick Park in the West Grove. Read more: www.coconutgrovespotlight.com

29/05/2024

In this week's Spotlight: A sidewalk cafe blossoms on Grand Avenue in the West Grove as the city's District 2 commissioner launches a new initiative to boost business along the Little Bahamas business corridor. Read more: www.coconutgrovespotlight.com

22/05/2024

In this week’s Spotlight: After years of delay, the Coconut Grove cottage where Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrote “The Everglades: River of Grass” may finally be restored and opened to the public. www.coconutgrovespotlight.com

11/05/2024

We had a great crew doing bike valet parking at the 2023 Coconut Grove Arts Festival.

01/05/2024

The Spotlight is reborn today--new format, new website, new content, more about Coconut Grove for everyone. Check it out
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24/04/2024

Weaponizing City Hall; Pedestrian Safety
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