2019-03-11 08:00
So many experts claim that the Coconut Grove Playhouse should be restored and not demolished. Why is there only one plan? At the HEP board meeting last Tuesday night, one of the only people… Read More
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2019-03-10 14:07
I’m a big booster of Coconut Grove. I love this place. I moved here in 2013, and I don’t “remember it when.” I have always liked it the way it is. But I’m conce… Read More
2019-03-10 13:30
Commemorating Women's History Month, the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County is presenting "Women Who Shine," a program at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove.Five local ladies will be la… Read More
2019-03-10 01:30
St. Stephen's Free Tax Prep is still going on for the season. Get free tax preparation and e-filing by IRS certified volunteers.The Free Tax Prep Clinic at St. Stephen’s prepares… Read More
2019-03-09 14:00
This is the Seminole Boat Ramp in 1978. I don't remember this little bait shack being there but I love it. The closest dock looks to be the yellow dock that is there now. I remember Bur… Read More
2019-03-09 13:08
I am writing in regard to your March 5 article about the closed waterfront behind Regatta Harbour, the Coconut Grove project currently under development. The article mentions that Grove Bay… Read More
2019-03-08 14:00
Coconut Groove is taking over a portion of Barracuda Taphouse and Grill for the first time on Friday, March 15.They've teamed up with one of the most renowned names in the Miami scene, owner… Read More
2019-03-08 13:01
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove held their 128th Anniversary Gala in February. Over 80 guests enjoyed the evening full of friends, food and lots of history, there was a nine musician band… Read More
2019-03-07 21:15
That's Xenz and his fellow artist James Brazil, two artists working on a new mural at the dry cleaners building at Grand Avenue and Matilda Street. It's part of a new BID project. James tell… Read More
2019-03-07 14:30
Ariele Macadangdang and Bryan Dubrow of ADVEnjoy an evening of live entertainment by the bay during The Barnacle under Moonlight Concert Series. The Miami-based duo American Darling Valve wi… Read More
2019-03-07 09:00
It’s an anniversary year for Miami Sailing Week (MSW), and it’s an important one. Racing for the 10th time this popular event for both Miami and Coconut Grove will officially beg… Read More
2019-03-06 14:45
We have so many of you subscribing. Thank you.But so many subscriptions are left hanging because you are not approving the email that we send out right after you subscribe. It might be going… Read More
2019-03-06 14:00
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove will be hosting their annual Young Artists' Gallery (YAG) reception on Saturday, March 9 from 2 to 4 pm. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be enjoyed dur… Read More
2019-03-06 03:35
After a long seven hour meeting, the HEP Board (Historic Environmental and Preservation Board) decided 6 to 4, that the Certificate of Appropriateness and demolition per… Read More
2019-03-05 20:00
I never realized how many use the path on the waterfront - the path behind the Scotty's Landing / Chart House area. But for the past couple of days, people have been reaching out to me to as… Read More
2019-03-05 12:19
The Gifford Lane Art Stroll had almost as many dogs as people this past Sunday. We sent our interpid photographer Harry Gottlieb out and he got some excellent shots. There were dozens of pho… Read More
2019-03-04 18:15
Andy Parrish’s Letter to the Editor, The Whole Playhouse Structure Should Be Saved, inspired me to recognize a pattern. Ellen Uguccioni was the City’s Preservation Officer w… Read More
2019-03-04 11:51
I read with interest the February 25 Miami Herald Opinion page letter by Michael Spring entitled “The real story on the renovation of the Grove Playhouse.” I was the Chair of the… Read More
2019-03-04 02:05
Glenn Terry and Francesca Violich at their usual first booth at the Stroll.After a wonderful block party on Florida Avenue on Saturday, it was Gifford Lane's turn on Sunday with their 2… Read More
2019-03-03 11:41
It's sad to see our City Commission these days. It seems that nothing gets done. And most of these guys don't belong up there. They are incompetent. I didn't stay for the Magic City bro… Read More
2019-03-03 00:03
The Coconut Grove BID, has been throwing lots of block parties and they keep getting better and better. Saturday's party on Florida Avenue has been the best so far. I was mid-day from… Read More
2019-03-02 09:00
There's a new beach volleyball club at Kennedy Park called "Phoenix." Founded by Grovite Josh D'Alemberte, shown here with a couple of his coaches, it offers beginning to elite level trainin… Read More
2019-03-01 16:07
Resident Sam Dobrow put this primer together regarding next week's Coconut Grove Playhouse meeting. This item is the first item on the HEPB agenda on March 5 at City Hall. There is expected… Read More
2019-03-01 09:00
Free no. 14, abstract by Ruth GilmoreThe Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery is featuring Ruth Gilmore's work this month. Saturday night from 6 to 9 pm is a premier party for "Free: The USA… Read More
2019-03-01 00:06
Michael Putney from Channel 10, interviews Debbie Dolson of Grove Watch GroupSilence. That is what there was at Thursday's City Hall meeting regarding the Coconut Grove NCDs. After hours of… Read More
2019-02-28 09:50
Spam AllstarsShould be a fun weekend in Coconut Grove. There are two great events.On Saturday, March 2, the French Quarter Block Party takes over Florida Avenue from noon to 3 pm. Bad Apples… Read More
2019-02-27 14:00
Lady Lions Football Club Spring Training starts March 11 at Peacock Park for girls ages 5-13. Monday and/or Wednesday practices 4-5 pm. Begginer to elite are welcome.Try out girls soccer. Tr… Read More
2019-02-27 09:00
A scene from last year's Bacardi Cup.The most anticipated multi-class regatta in Miami will take place from March 4 to March 10. Miami Sailing Week will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary… Read More
2019-02-26 14:30
Vizcaya's popular Seersucker Social is back. Taking inspiration from the 1920s, when Vizcaya was James Deering’s private home, the museum is hosting a game night in the gardens co… Read More
2019-02-26 09:00
HOATA (Homeowners and Tenants Association) and the Ministerial Alliance in Village West have arranged a protest for Thursday, February 28 at City Hall called the "March on Miami City Hall."T… Read More
2019-02-25 09:00
Derek HankersonCenturies before a secret network was formed to help slaves escape to Northern states and Canada, The Underground Railroad ran South. As early as 1587, Spain’s La Florid… Read More
2019-02-23 20:49
To the chagrin of many neighbors, it was decided Saturday morning at a public park meeting at Kennedy Park, which is considered a nature park, that the volleyball courts at Kennedy… Read More
2019-02-23 09:00
Enjoy an evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres under the banyans at Coconut Grove's historic and beautiful Kampong National Botanical Garden which will benefit Coconut Grove Cares (CGC),on… Read More
2019-02-22 14:00
There is a meeting tomorrow, Saturday, February 23 at Kennedy Park with Commissioner Russell. The subject is the volleyball court, where a group of players are asking for extended hours… Read More
2019-02-22 09:00
The Miami Whisk(e)y Mas a celebration of fine whiskies from around the world, returns for a fifth year on Saturday, March 2 at the Taurus: Beer & Whisk(e)y House (3540 Main Highway).Show… Read More
2019-02-21 11:46
Now that the February art festivals are over, get ready for another! The Gifford Lane Art Stroll will return for its 21st year on Sunday, March 3. The annual stroll, on sleepy tree-line… Read More
2019-02-20 14:00
Desert Sage is holding a Tea Tasting at the Water's Edge on Sunday, February 24.The event is at The Barnacle at 3 pm. There's a special performance by international flutist Angela Uzcat… Read More
2019-02-20 12:44
Noel Garcia ofNew Age Body PiercingJohn Gale, a business graduate student at the University of Miami organized an event with the assistance of university leadership, for 11 businesses in Coc… Read More
2019-02-19 14:30
So the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and the St. Stephen's Art Show are done for another year. It was a hot, eventful weekend.I was dubiously curious about this sign at the entrance to the Coc… Read More
2019-02-19 09:00
Monday was the final day of the festivals. The weather was brutal. We took it easy and mostly ate and drank our way through Monday with hot dogs, Italian ices, gyros, mojitos, conch fritters… Read More
2019-02-18 14:45
Zip Robertson performs at the Makersfest at the St. Stephen's Art Show on Sunday.Sunday afternoon saw massive crowds for both the St. Stephen's show and the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. By 1… Read More
2019-02-18 14:30
Kim BonomoThe guest speaker at the February 21 Rotary meeting will be Kim Bonomo, president/captain of SOS (Save Our Sisters), a dragon boat racing team comprised entirely of breast cancer s… Read More
2019-02-17 09:00
It's a hot weekend, but lots of fun. Day two of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and St. Stephen's Art Show start at 10 am today and run to 6 pm all weekend through M… Read More
2019-02-17 01:26
Fireman Derek's Bake Shop opened in Coconut Grove this weekend, Saturday was the first day of what is a soft opening. I'm told that sometime next week will be their grand opening. But if you… Read More
2019-02-16 12:12
I walked around the Coconut Grove Arts Festival yesterday afternoon as they were setting up. Apparently I was there too early. I caught the animals undressed. Well, not undressed - they were… Read More
2019-02-15 14:30
The next Women's Happy Hour is Monday is February 25 at the Mayfair Hotel.This happy hour is the last Monday of the month, a standing date for women (and men) from all professional backgroun… Read More
2019-02-15 11:40
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival and The St. Stephen's Art Show are this weekend, February 16-18, 2019. We have been profiling some of the artists who are participati… Read More
2019-02-14 14:30
Is the Village West and it's history being destroyed by greed? University of Miami law professor Anthony Alfieri things so. “By displacing and resegregating Black tenants in Cocon… Read More
2019-02-14 09:00
Commissioner Ken Russell hosted two Sunshine meetings regarding the NCDs on Monday and Tuesday of this week, while they weren't broadcast on tv or internet, they were shown live on the commi… Read More
2019-02-13 14:30
Follow in the wake of yacht designer and founder of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe, with boat races and a Chowder Party on Saturday, February 23 at The Barnacl… Read More
2019-02-13 14:06
This is such a great Coconut Grove story. I guess it's a small town story.I was talking to Louis at the information booth and I ordered coffee from Starbucks using the iphone app, I was abou… Read More
2019-02-12 14:00
VerbeeckRotary International global grants underwrite initiatives all over the world that assist communities to rise out of poverty.On Thursday, February 14, Key Biscayne Rotarian Peter Verb… Read More
2019-02-12 09:00
The Underline Cycling Club along with Bike Coconut Grove is having bike ride to the Coconut Grove Art Festival on Sunday, February 17. Meet up at the Brickell Metrorail station and join… Read More
2019-02-11 09:00
Here are a few ads from an old 1920s Coconut Grove Bank & Trust advertising phone book. A couple of them have an address as "Coconut Grove Theater Building," which is the playhouse today… Read More
2019-02-10 11:59
Woman's Club members, April 19, 1917.The Coconut Grove Woman's Club 128th Anniversary Gala is coming up this month. The event is is Friday, Feb. 22 from 7 to 11 pm. Enjoy an evening of… Read More
2019-02-09 09:00
I was driving yesterday and the group Lime came on the radio which reminded me of last year's Arts Festival. I remember standing around with my friends and we heard Lime singing there old hi… Read More
2019-02-08 09:00
I was standing on Grand Avenue, when this older couple came over, they said they were visiting and not familiar with the area and then asked me about the subway. I told them that we did not… Read More
2019-02-07 16:07
The Miami Conservatory of Music is offering a free music lesson, this lets parents decide if their child might be interested in music. It's open to all (even adults) and for any level… Read More
2019-02-07 09:00
Back by popular demand is Miami’s own Cris Cab, shown here, to this year's Coconut Grove Arst Festival. Chris attracted thousands of young fans to the 50th anniversary Arts Festival in… Read More
2019-02-07 00:44
The St. Stephen's Art Show poster was unveiled Wednesday night at a party at the St. Stephen's Nepenthe garden. Larry Shane, local photographer won the honor this year. This is the imag… Read More
2019-02-06 01:31
The issue before the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board (HEP) regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse was deferred Tuesday night due to lack of plans/drawings. The board was not pri… Read More
2019-02-05 14:05
Spam AllstarsIf you liked the Permanent Vacation block party in January, you'll love the French Quarter Block Party. Thanks to the Coconut Grove BID, Florida Avenue will transform into a cel… Read More
2019-02-05 09:00
Larry ShaneThe St. Stephen's 2019 Poster Unveiling is Wednesday, February 6 at the Nepenthe Garden at the church.Larry Shane, local photographer, is the poster artist. Stop by from 5:30… Read More
2019-02-04 18:30
Keith JohnsEnjoy evenings of live entertainment by beautiful Biscayne Bay during The Barnacle under Moonlight Concert Series at The Barnacle Historic State Park, the second Saturday of each… Read More
2019-02-03 12:12
Vinos is starting a new wine talk each week called, "Wine Conversations." The first talk is Tuesday, February 5 and will also be on Feb. 12, 19 and 26.Talk about wine, demystify what it mean… Read More
2019-02-02 09:00
Left: Manny with Ileana Bravo; right, Manny with his niece Angie Sigler.Grovite Manny Soto shot a documentary this past Sunday and Monday at the Mayfair Hotel. It's called "A New Dawn" which… Read More
2019-02-02 00:42
Two or more Commissioners of the City of Miami, and members of their staff may be participating in Sunshine Meetings regarding proposed legislation for NCD-2 and NCD-3 for Coconut Grove.The… Read More
2019-02-01 14:38
Cycle Party in WynwoodCycle Party is coming to Coconut Grove the first and third Saturday of each month, tomorrow, February 2 is the first. Cycle Party's one-of-a-kind adventures takes… Read More
2019-02-01 09:00
Photo: Pedro MartinezThe US Sailing Education Zone and onshore festival will return to Regatta Park during the final two days of the 2019 Hempel World Cup Series Miami, which is f… Read More
2019-01-31 23:28
This is the 2019 Coconut Grove Arts Festival poster which was unveiled Thursday at Hotel Aria. The artists are husband and wife Melissa Mastrangelo and Horacio Lertora from Boyton Beach, Flo… Read More
2019-01-31 14:30
The next Coconut Grove Chamber networker is at The Barnacle on Tuesday, February 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.General admission is $15Members admission is $10Members price applies to members of ei… Read More
2019-01-31 14:25
There's another meeting regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse on Tuesday, February 5, this is an important one. The county wishes to demolish the Playhouse and build from scratch, keeping th… Read More
2019-01-30 15:44
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival and The St. Stephen's Art Show are February 16-18, 2019. We'll be profiling some of the artists who are participating this year. Rich… Read More
2019-01-30 14:30
St. Hugh-Steinway Concert Series will present celebrated British piano prodigy George Harliono in his Miami debut recital February 22, at 8 pm.Now 18, he has been performing for audiences in… Read More
2019-01-29 15:51
Tom PowersTom Powers, a commercial and instrument pilot with over 8,000 flight hours, will speak to the Rotary Club of Coconut Grove on Thursday, January 31. Powers has had a passion f… Read More
2019-01-29 09:00
It's clear that most of the city commissioners don't care about Coconut Grove, they have no respect for the Grove and they don't care what happens in the Grove. They like the Grove's tax mon… Read More
2019-01-28 14:30
St. Stephen's Free Tax Prep is back. Get free tax preparation and e-filing by IRS certified volunteers.The Free Tax Prep Clinic at St. Stephen’s prepares and e-files tax returns f… Read More
2019-01-28 12:42
Updated news regarding the Alfred Browning Parker designed Dora Ewing residence, located at 3701 El Prado Boulevard, we wrote about it here. You may remember it was slated for demolition, bu… Read More
2019-01-27 14:30
Commissioner Ken Russell is holding a Coconut Grove Town Hall on Wednesday, January 30 from 6 to 8 pm.Stop by for updates on:NCDPubic worksTree initiativesMillion Orchid ProjectCity of Miami… Read More
2019-01-27 09:00
The St. Stephen's Art Show and Coconut Grove Arts Festival are February 16-18, 2019. We'll be profiling some of the artists who are participating this year. Grovite… Read More
2019-01-26 23:20
Saturday morning, amidst the raindrops, the public came out to Kennedy Park to celebrate A.C. Icee's 40th anniversary and to enjoy the ribbon cutting for the start of improvements for… Read More
2019-01-26 09:00
Sailors in Regatta Park / Photo by Tomas MoyaAfter a successful debut last January, the US Sailing Education Zone and onshore festival will return to Regatta Park in Coconut Grove during the… Read More
2019-01-25 15:30
There is a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kennedy Park Improvements on Saturday, January 26. Part of the event, which starts at 11 am, is an anniversary for AC Icees to celebrate their 40th ann… Read More
2019-01-25 14:29
This letter was sent out this morning by Marcelo Fernandes, chair of the Village Council. (Here is our report on last night's meeting).I am reaching out to my fellow council members as well… Read More
2019-01-25 09:00
On Thursday evening the City of Miami Commission met in a Public Hearing for further discussion and public comment on the highly-contested REVISIONS TO NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT 2 … Read More
2019-01-25 03:35
Kathy Kesler addresses the CommissionAfter 10 different public meetings and many smaller meetings, the subject of Coconut Grove's zoning, in the way of NCD changes and rewrite (PZ.9) were di… Read More
2019-01-24 21:16
The Mr. C Coconut Grove, the first Mr. C Hotel to open in Florida from the brothers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, announced today that the property is officially accepting guest reservat… Read More
2019-01-24 09:00
The rowing community of South Florida will unite in the old Coast Guard Seaplane hangar at Shake-A-Leg Miami to host the inaugural Miami “Shake an Erg” competition to benefit Sha… Read More
2019-01-24 00:04
Blocked in.Hi Neighbors,If you’ve walked around and seen the scale of development these days, you know that the city code is not working in our single family neighborhoods. On Thu… Read More
2019-01-23 22:31
Get to know the foremost dancer of the 20th century, Mikhail Baryshnikov through Michael Langlois' new memoir, "B Plus: Dancing for Mikhail Baryshnikov at American Ballet Theatre." This memo… Read More
2019-01-23 14:30
The 6th Annual Coral Gables Art Festival is January 26 and 27.Unlimited Sales Group Inc. announced today the return of 6th Annual Coral Gables Art Festival. The festival is held in on Alhamb… Read More
2019-01-23 09:00
The revisions being proposed do not threaten any aspect of the single family home site Coconut Grove Tree Watch mentions in their letter, but rather strengthens it even more to protect futur… Read More
2019-01-22 23:47
Tuesday afternoon a huge tree limb fell on a car at Merrie Christmas Park, right off LeJeune Road. A man and his young daughter and their pet dog were in the car, luckily no one was inj… Read More
2019-01-22 20:13
“Romeo & Juliet” took over The Barnacle this past week. For three nights, hundreds of people came out for free Shakespeare in the Park.The Florida Shakespeare Theater, Foundi… Read More
2019-01-22 09:00
Dear City of Miami Commissioners:This letter is about the Planning & Zoning item regarding NCD-3, on the Commission agenda for January 24.We urge you to remember our community’s st… Read More
2019-01-21 09:00
The St. Stephen's Art Show and Coconut Grove Arts Festival are February 16-18, 2019. We'll be profiling some of the artists who are participating this year. Meet Jo… Read More
2019-01-20 09:00
The "Permanent Vacation" block party on Saturday night was excellent. The party was on Main Highway from Fuller Street down to Commodore Plaza, sponsored by the BID. The whole Grove was quit… Read More
2019-01-19 14:40
The free block party is from 7 to 10 pm tonight, January 19, and right up the block is Shakespeare in the Park, featuring Romeo & Juliet, at The Barnacle which starts at 8 pm and will be… Read More
2019-01-19 13:02
The King Mango Strut wrap-up party is Sunday, January 27 from 3 to 7 pm at The Taurus.The video that was shot of the parade will be shown. Live music will be performed by Mr. Ree.Bring the f… Read More
2019-01-18 14:00
Bingo is back at the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove, it's the first game of the new year on Thursday, January 24. Doors open at 6:30 pm.Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids under 12… Read More
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