2018-09-27 13:00
The Fockers are back and they're driving to Miami! Coconut Grove is the backdrop for this sequel to "Meet The Parents."Bring your blankets and chairs for an evening of movie watching under t… Read More
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2018-09-27 08:00
The Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival is back October 13 and 14 in Regatta Park.The pumpkin patch is back with 5000 pumpkins for sale, along with the carnival rides, scarecrow village, pu… Read More
2018-09-26 15:32
There is a mixer and social networker sponsored by the Coconut Grove Food & Wine Festival and Regus, on Friday, October 5, at Regus offices at The Mayfair.Enjoy music, sip delicious wine… Read More
2018-09-26 08:00
The Rotary Club of Coconut Grove is having a mega networking/Community Organization meeting at the Rotary Club Thursday luncheon.A bunch of groups are all meeting at once.The event is S… Read More
2018-09-25 18:52
Monday morning, September 24, a friend called to tell me she came upon an older man on the ground on Douglas Road, he was hit by a car and had fallen off his bicycle, he was on his way to wo… Read More
2018-09-25 08:00
The Vegan Block Party, South Florida’s first ever plant based party is coming to Regatta Park on October 6 from 5 to 9 pm.Upon entry, attendees will receive Swag Bags filled with over… Read More
2018-09-24 13:00
The Coconut Grove Village Council is throwing a party - its the Grove Costume Gala being held Friday, October 26 at the Cruz Building.Dress up in your favorite costume, which is a requiremen… Read More
2018-09-24 08:00
Celebrate our feathered friends at The Barnacle Historic State Park on Sunday, October 14 from noon to 4 pm. Learn about the fascinating lives of owls and their importantrole in a healthy ec… Read More
2018-09-23 13:30
Grab your pirate hats and join the Grove Chamber for the One-of-a-Kind party as the Mutiny Hotel hosts, once again, their fabulous poolside Networker party featuring the newest restaurant in… Read More
2018-09-23 08:00
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas in front of the house in the late 1920s. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia).There recently was a stakeholder meeting concerning the Marjory Stoneman Douglas House. The… Read More
2018-09-22 08:00
Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell, the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID) and botanists from Fairchild Botanical Garden, along with volunteers of all ages will mount 250 rar… Read More
2018-09-21 08:00
Noa Richard a Ransom Everglades graduate, has been named a Barack Obama Scholar by Occidental College, recognized as an exceptional student committed to the public good, in keeping with the… Read More
2018-09-20 13:00
The Woman's Club's last BINGO of the year is Thursday, September 27.Stop by and try your luck. Prizes include gift certificates and other things along with $1000 grand prize for the last gam… Read More
2018-09-20 12:17
I was at a little shopping village with a bunch of "micro boutiques" in Upper Buena Vista yesterday. It reminded me so much of what Coconut Grove could and should be. It's called a "retail s… Read More
2018-09-19 08:00
The Craft Spirits Fest -Spirits & Cocktails, the largest exhibition of spirits and cocktails in Miami returns for its sixth year on October 12. The festival showcases and celebrates toda… Read More
2018-09-18 08:00
Good news. The car booters are gone. For now anyway.The city is trying to work out a new plan with them and hopefully they never return.The parking lot behind Florentine Plaza, on Fuller and… Read More
2018-09-17 08:00
Nice picture, huh? Well not for the many people who are still waiting for the docks at Dinner Key Marina to be repaired. They are still in bad shape after last September's Hurricane Irma.The… Read More
2018-09-16 08:00
Take a day to enjoy the great outdoors and give back to the community. On Saturday, October 27 join The Barnacle's Park Rangers from 9 am to noon for a morning of coastal cleanup, lands… Read More
2018-09-15 08:00
This is another fun memory from the Bookstore in the Grove. This first ran on Dec. 10, 2011.Senator Bob Graham drew a large crowd on Friday night for the signing of his new book, "Keys to th… Read More
2018-09-15 02:07
Dan BowdenPhoto courtesyRansom EvergladesFormer Ransom-Everglades English teacher and Grove resident Dan Leslie Bowden, passed away Friday at age 89 after a long illness. Many Grove resident… Read More
2018-09-14 08:00
They're dancing on a little piece of history. Join Daybreaker MIA for Groovy Grove at The Barnacle for an unforgettable morning.On Saturday, September 29, meet in the heart of Coconut… Read More
2018-09-13 17:52
The Coconut Grove Drum Circle is back Saturday night. On September 15, from 7 to 10 pm, join the group outside the Barnacle entrance at 3485 Main Highway.Bring your drums, bring your seats… Read More
2018-09-13 16:31
The City of Miami Commission took a first step in approving a one-year motorized scooter pilot program for District 2 on Thursday. Coconut Grove is part of the district, along with Downtown… Read More
2018-09-13 10:36
The City Commission will be discussing whether to raise parking rates for metered parking at today (Thursday's) meeting. The Miami Parking Authority has proposed raising city meter parking i… Read More
2018-09-12 08:00
On April 2, 2012, we had a "Give it Back" event for the Playhouse. It's now six and a half years later and it's still in limbo. It was closed six years when the Take it Back event happenedIt… Read More
2018-09-11 15:57
On this September 11, dozens of City of Miami employees gathered in front of Miami City Hall to honor and remember the victims of the terror attacks 17 years ago, on September 11, 2001. The… Read More
2018-09-11 08:00
Florentine Plaza is wrapped up and tented for the week. The stores will be open Thursday and some on Friday this week Read More
2018-09-10 08:00
The little boardwalk at Peacock Park is still in bad shape due to Hurricane Irma, a year ago.Steven Williamson, Director of Capital Improvements says, "Please rest assured the City has not i… Read More
2018-09-09 08:00
It was cathartic writing the "We've been taken over by opportunists" column last week. I think I got my frustrations out. While it's true that I don't understand the thinking of developers a… Read More
2018-09-08 10:40
A construction worker gets around on a scooter.The Bird and Lime scooters and maybe some others may be hitting Grove streets again, soon.A pilot program will allow the scooters to be used in… Read More
2018-09-07 13:13
Jack King wrote an excellent column in Biscayne Times about the Grove and the opportunists that pass through. I had this conversation with Jack in person about a week ago. Jac… Read More
2018-09-07 13:00
A year ago Hurricane Irma knocked Shake-A-Leg down and with the support of the community they've been able to rebuild.Please join them for this month's Bay Day on Saturday, September 15. whe… Read More
2018-09-06 08:00
Bike Coconut Grove is partnering with the Underline Cycling Club and Dade Heritage Trust to sponsor a bike tour of the Underline, Coconut Grove, and the Commodore Trail. This family-friendly… Read More
2018-09-06 01:51
According to the Miami Herald, the state is moving toward seizing the Playhouse from the county over the renovation delays.The property could go onto the open market which would throw a monk… Read More
2018-09-05 12:34
I've been meaning to try the Freebee and had a chance the other day. I used the free service to pick up my car which I left for service.I summoned the driver using the app and he picked… Read More
2018-09-04 13:30
The County is suing the City over the Coconut Grove Playhouse.There is a meeting on Thursday, September 6, regarding historical status of the Playhouse. The suit is against the City of Miami… Read More
2018-09-04 12:30
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be sharing project details and gathering feedback at various locations along US1, throughout the week of Tuesday, September 4-Saturday, S… Read More
2018-09-04 08:00
Periodically, we will run gift items from Coconut Grove businesses in The Groovy Grove Gift Guide. Today we are featuring Azul Coconut Grove, which is located at 3444-1 Main Highway.Azul&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-09-03 08:00
Heisenbottle plan.The Coconut Grove Playhouse was discussed by National Register Review Board in Tallahassee on August 9. The Playhouse was considered for listing on the National Register of… Read More
2018-09-02 15:46
Did you miss the party Saturday night? Hope not. Mr. Nice Guy played and it seemed as if the whole town was out. There was a block party on Fuller Street put on by the BID. That's Mr. Nice G… Read More
2018-09-02 14:00
The Barnacle Historic State Park celebrates literacy with Barnacle, Books, Birds & Boats on Sunday, September 9 from noon to 3 pm. Children can enjoy educational activities, games a… Read More
2018-09-01 19:06
The Queen of Heartsand the Mad Hatter.The Mad Hatter will not be happening this year due to the construction mess that is the Grove these days.The festival happens each year at The Barnacle… Read More
2018-09-01 12:06
The Sonesta early this morning.Regarding the sale of the Sonesta Hotel last week, it turns out that Kishan Group, a group from Reno, NV, is the company that purchased the hotel. Kirhan is pa… Read More
2018-09-01 00:20
Irene Benitez and Alejandra Euwse at PresentPresent Bakery is celebrating their grand opening on Saturday, September 1 from noon to 2 pm.They are the newest artisan bakery in the Grove… Read More
2018-08-31 13:00
The Fuller Street block party is Saturday, September 1 from 3 to 10 pm! Admission is free.Enjoy live music, art, drink specials, food from local Coconut Grove restaurants and lots of fun.&nb&hell…Read More
2018-08-31 08:00
This is one of my favorite memories of The Bookstore in the Grove. This first ran on October 1, 2010. It was a real community night. Lots of fun when the whole town came out.The cultural sea… Read More
2018-08-30 23:28
Monique Lassooij packing up the books.Monique Lassooij, bookkeeper at The Bookstore in the Grove, the bookstore part of Bookstore & Kitchen, has been packing up the store the last couple… Read More
2018-08-30 10:54
"Sessile Crown | Biscayne Bay Series," by Michael Gray.The Gallery @ CGAF will hold their season opening on Saturday, September 8 from 7 to 10 pm.Featured artist is Michael Gray, whose… Read More
2018-08-29 23:34
Andrew Rasken resigned from the HEP Board. Commissioner Joe Carollo accepted his resignation.You may remember him from this story, "He's the type of neighbor we don't want."He purchased the… Read More
2018-08-29 13:30
The Marlins have been holding "Neighborhood Nights" and on Sunday, September 2, it's Coconut Grove's turn. The game is at 1:10 pm, the Marlins vs the Blue Jays.Enjoy a family fun-filled… Read More
2018-08-29 10:53
Fireman Derek's Bake Shop, coming to the Grove soon.You may have noticed the signs up at the new location for Fireman Derek's Bake Shop at 3435 Main Highway. The Wynwood favorite is coming t… Read More
2018-08-28 13:42
Richard Fendelman, film maker and Grovite, sent me this video he took of the final stages of CocoWalk called, "The demise of CocoWalk 360 degrees"Looks like they are keeping the "CocoWalk" s… Read More
2018-08-28 08:00
The old Lums on McFarlane Road in the 1970s.I was writing about CocoWalk and mentioned the old gas station, someone on Facebook mentioned that it was a Sinclair gas station. So picture… Read More
2018-08-27 08:00
The Miami Conservatory of Music is proud to announce three new Broadway Theater programs for children this fall. Registration is open for classes where children will learn to sing and act in… Read More
2018-08-26 14:00
Art Box, the art studio in Coconut Grove, is launching a new program catered to those between the ages of 12-18 interested in putting together a formal artist portfolio and improve his/her a… Read More
2018-08-25 08:00
The two February art festivals have opened the application process for the festivals which are February 16 to 18 2019.The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is accepting applications here: https://… Read More
2018-08-24 08:00
Thursday afternoon in Center Grove.I spent a lot of time out around the Center Grove yesterday and boy, is it a mess. Too many changes are going on around here at once.Traffic is backed up f… Read More
2018-08-23 19:42
The Sonesta hotel will soon become a Best Western. A Best Western Premier, whatever that is. I don't want to put down the hotel, but with all the upscale things going on around here the Sone… Read More
2018-08-23 14:50
CocoWalk is shuffling palms around today. They are saving them by moving them from the construction zone.If those palms could talk Read More
2018-08-23 08:00
In 2016, Vizcaya approached the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science and CARTHE, a team of ocean scientists at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmosph… Read More
2018-08-22 08:00
We visited Grove Ink's new location at 3066 Grand Avenue, this is the former Condom USA location and Grove Ink's third location in the Grove. That's owner Noel Garcia with Briga.Grove Ink op… Read More
2018-08-21 13:30
The Coconut Grove BID is bringing back the Fuller Street block party. The previous one was in June. The next event is Saturday, September 1. Come out for live music, art, drink specials… Read More
2018-08-21 08:00
In response to the post, "Let the upheaval continue": Another difference between Coral Gables and Miami, is that the photo posted with the letter, shows the historic shotgun homes being… Read More
2018-08-20 17:48
Daisy Holcombe addresses last year's crew. Photo by John Holcombe.The Lady Lions soccer league is currently registering players.On Wednesday, August 22, stop by Peacock Park and try out. It'… Read More
2018-08-20 14:00
This is Commodore Ralph Munroe in 1883-84. That's an alligator and crocodile he shot at the waters's edge.This crocodile is in the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. The plaque under… Read More
2018-08-20 12:24
As if there isn't enough street closures because of development in the Grove, that new office building being built next to Greenstreet by Optimum Development is closing one lane of traffic o… Read More
2018-08-19 17:52
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the next featured movie at The Barnacle's Movie in the Park.This free event is hosted on the fourth Friday of each month, this month the movie is August 24.Bring… Read More
2018-08-19 11:53
I drove south on Ponce de Leon through Coral Gables on my way home to Coconut Grove. As I crossed South Dixie Hwy I entered the Gables neighborhood of McFarlane Homestead. It reminded me of… Read More
2018-08-18 08:00
Take a day to enjoy the great outdoors and give back to the community on Saturday, September 22 at The Barnacle.Join park rangers from 9 am to noon for a morning of coastal cleanup, landscap… Read More
2018-08-17 15:11
From left: Joe King, president of Rotary Club of Coconut Grove; Drew Monaghan, Rotary District Governor; Clint Bush, Rotary Assistant Governor (Photo by Mary Walsh)Joe King was installe… Read More
2018-08-17 10:44
The Bookstore & Kitchen will be the first destination for the Underline Cycling Club's upcoming community bike ride on September 9. The event, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida… Read More
2018-08-16 16:34
A Community Safety Forum is being held on Wednesday, August 22 at the Greater St. Paul AME Church (3680 Thomas Avenue).The event, sponsored by State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Grea… Read More
2018-08-16 13:30
The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce's next mixer is at Farrey's Lighting on Wednesday, August 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.Stop by and network at Farrey's lighting showroom featuring wine and h… Read More
2018-08-16 11:25
There is the issue of the Kennedy Park volleyball court lights going around. I published the petition for that last week. The petition is to push a meeting to resolve the issue, the volleyba… Read More
2018-08-15 14:07
Joel Zoss performs folk and blues classics at the first of the season's Barnacle Under Moonlight series on Saturday, September 8.Joel has enjoyed an international reputation as a songwriter… Read More
2018-08-14 08:00
"Resonation," an evening of musical theater will be presented at the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove in association with True Mirage Theater on Friday, August 17. Resonation is a journey… Read More
2018-08-13 23:25
There are two free public, information sessions coming up for the Miami Summer Solar Co-Op. Solar United Neighbors is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that has helped more than 100 homeowners go solar… Read More
2018-08-13 19:41
Part of the new "reset"The Herald had a long cover story today in Business Monday called, "The Grove Gets Ready for a Reset."The story is full of facts but it is all based on the newcomers t… Read More
2018-08-13 08:00
There is an interesting article in the Arizona Daily Sun called "Building tensions: New stories show up in town - or over it." It's about over-development in Flagstaff, AZ. The wri… Read More
2018-08-12 14:00
Reward yourself and your pooch after a long day at the office at Yappy Hour which is held on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.Yappy Hour will rotate through some of the… Read More
2018-08-12 08:00
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove had mid-summer Bazaar and Rummage Sale on Saturday, it was a lot of fun. The bazaar was inside, in the air conditioning and there were lots of friends with… Read More
2018-08-11 13:25
This morning at the Volleyball courts in Kennedy Park.There is a petition online regarding the lighting at Kennedy Park, specifically at the volleyball courts. The volleyball players want li… Read More
2018-08-10 00:16
Remember this? You can see all the messy sidewalk photos here.The companies that installed the fiber optics , Bore Tech and Draft Pros left the sidewalks like this, and r… Read More
2018-08-08 10:46
There's a story in the Herald about Andrew Rasken, a guy who purchased two wood-framed houses in Village West. He planned on demolishing the houses to build a large house on the property. Th… Read More
2018-08-07 13:14
One way to avoid parking meters is to ride bicycles, but also scooters. Remember those little scooters that were around here in June? They were taken off the streets because they were not le… Read More
2018-08-07 08:00
The Miami Parking Authority is proposing a rate hike for no apparent reason other than the fact that they haven't raised rates for nine years. But in that nine years mind you, they have adde… Read More
2018-08-06 18:13
The Coconut Grove BID has launched a photo competition on their social media accounts asking people to submit photos of their favorite place or thing to do in the Grove. Deadline is Fri… Read More
2018-08-06 08:00
The abandoned Playhouse is oneof the main problems in the Grove.Bleecker Street in New York City is exactly what's happening in Coconut Grove.According to an article in Curbed NY, it's every… Read More
2018-08-05 12:30
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2018-08-05 10:42
Shake-A-Leg is having their monthly Community Bay Day on Sunday, August 5 from 10 am to 2 pm.It's open to the public and there will be free food, kayaking, sailing and powerboating. The Grov… Read More
2018-08-04 12:48
Not much going on in our little village this summer, in fact, it's downright boring. So I bring you the one bit of news - the opening of the new Starbucks.It's actually the Starbucks from Co… Read More
2018-08-03 12:35
The Float Participatory Parade at Vizcaya is Saturday, August 4 when the parade travels from the Village to the Bay, retracing Vizcaya’s original owner James Deering’s own j… Read More
2018-08-02 14:33
In honor of National Oyster Day, which is Sunday, August 5, The Spillover restaurant created their very own Oyster Week. They will celebrate with all things oyster starting at 5 pm on Sunday… Read More
2018-08-01 19:00
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove is having their mid-summer Bazaar and Rummage Sale on Saturday, August 11.Shop for treasures, jewelry, antiques, collectibles and white elephant items along… Read More
2018-08-01 14:30
Join the Art Night Series as they begin their 3D media chapter with Clay Sculptures. Create your own mask inspired by the aesthetics, history and functions of masks around the world. T… Read More
2018-07-31 12:01
Grovetoberfest is back in the Grove this fall. On Saturday, October 12, join all the beer lovers at Regatta Park from 2 to 7 pm.This year they'll have over 500 beers with the largest selecti… Read More
2018-07-30 08:00
This is how you are greeted at the front of CocoWalk these days. And if you follow them on social media, they are posting things that invite families out for a day of fun at CocoWalk.But in… Read More
2018-07-29 08:00
Florida Bay Captains ask Governor Scott to Save EAA Reservoir Project.Florida has declared a state of emergency regarding our water. Florida's crystal clear waters are turning to pea soup. I… Read More
2018-07-28 08:00
A reader sent this in, do you have random thoughts? Send them, we'll keep you anonymous.We keep building vertical “Cruise ships” and have been doing it for years (Grove Isle is t… Read More
2018-07-27 11:44
Earlier this month, Miami's HEP Board (Historic and Environmental Preservation Board) declared 40 wooden shotgun homes in Village West as historic.Not all homeowners are happy, as they feel… Read More
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