2019-01-18 09:00
The "Permanent Vacation" block party is Saturday, January 19 on Main Highway between Fuller Street down to Commodore Plaza. From 7 to 10 pm, come out to the free event where you'll find… Read More
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2019-01-17 17:58
This home on Avocado is next on the chopping block, it is slated for demolition. You can walk up and down the streets and pick and choose which house is next. The sad part about this house i… Read More
2019-01-17 14:44
Sample light bites from Vizcaya’s kitchen garden and get hands-on experience working with herbs. Create an edible arrangement to take home and get cooking with the family. This event i… Read More
2019-01-16 23:34
“Coconut Grove is a more variegated mosaic. Historically the focus of Miami’s intellectual, bohemian community it also incorporates the blighted ‘Black Grove,’ an are… Read More
2019-01-16 14:32
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. Larry S… Read More
2019-01-16 14:32
A Romeo & Juliet performance in the Grove in 2011.Florida Shakespeare Theater present is presenting Romeo and Juliet at The Barnacle.In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, a long sim… Read More
2019-01-15 20:02
The 13th Annual International Chocolate Festival is back at Fairchild Garden from Friday, January 25 through Sunday, January 27.Indulge in chocolate delicacies during the season's most… Read More
2019-01-15 09:00
Choices Cafe is holding a speed dating event, a week from today on Saturday, January 19 from 6 to 8 pm.This is a Veg Speed Dating (for vegans) for ages 21 and up.If you don't make a dating o… Read More
2019-01-14 13:16
The new Stirrup HouseThe new bed and breakfast at the former Stirrup House site on Charles Street is getting ready to open. I say former because the original Stirrup House was replaced with… Read More
2019-01-13 14:30
Garth FriesenIn rural South Africa, many students walk up to 70 miles per week to get back and forth to school. Healthcare workers with no access to transportation see a limited number of pa… Read More
2019-01-13 13:48
It's a beautiful weekend for the Beaux Arts Festival at the University of Miami - sunny and perfect temps. A few of us went on Saturday and may go back Sunday, it's open from 10 am to 5 pm.T… Read More
2019-01-12 13:27
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. Kyle an… Read More
2019-01-11 14:23
The first Women's Happy Hour networker of the year is Monday, January 28, the last Monday of the month, which is the standing date for women from all professional backgrounds to meet, networ… Read More
2019-01-11 13:02
Saturday, January 12 will be a busy event day in Coconut Grove. From the Moonlight concert to the Uncorked Wine Festival, there is something for everyone.Grove GrooveGrove Groove is the seco… Read More
2019-01-10 11:47
The Coconut Grove Woman's Club is holding their 128th Anniversary Gala on Friday, Feb. 22.The event from 7 to 11 pm will offer cocktail hour, dinner, an open bar, live music and dancing. For… Read More
2019-01-09 14:00
It's great seeing the town come out to support Books & Books, as they did Tuesday night.The Tuesday night party, Snail Social passed through Books & Books to present an evening with… Read More
2019-01-09 09:00
Enjoy a performance by Brazilian singer, Andro Baudelaire (shown here) on Saturday, January 12 at The Barnacle. Influenced by the Guitarrada music style of his hometown of Belém, Baud… Read More
2019-01-08 14:30
Ocean advocate Emily Penn will be speaking at Coral Reef Yacht Club about marine plastic pollution. This event is Saturday, January 12 at 5 pm. It is open to the public, food and drinks… Read More
2019-01-08 09:00
The Beaux Arts Festival of Art is back on Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13. It's right across the highway, a hop, skip and a jump away, at the University of Miami.The yearly event bene… Read More
2019-01-07 22:12
Bailey at right, with Paisley.Sad new from the Coconut Grove Gallery on Bird Avenue. According to their Facebook page, Bailey passed away last night.From the page: "It is with sadness that w… Read More
2019-01-07 21:00
We know there is a problem with our email that goes out at 4 pm every day.There's a photo missing at the top and it's making a big blank box where our logo used to be.We are working on it, p… Read More
2019-01-07 14:30
Come to the Kampong on Saturday, January 12 for a morning of yoga and coffee. From 10:30 am to 11:45 am, rise and shine with yoga in the garden. This gentle morning vinyasa class with S… Read More
2019-01-07 09:00
The Uncorked Wine Festival is coming to Regatta Park this month. Enjoy over 100 wines from across the globe, bubbly bar, gourmet food trucks, live DJ, lawn games and more on Saturday, Januar… Read More
2019-01-06 18:45
Captain KushOn January 19, 1977, it snowed in Miami. Remember? If not, or you weren't born yet, you can honor the event on Friday, January 18 by taking part in the inaugural Snow Miami… Read More
2019-01-06 09:00
Books & Books in the Grove is going Slow Foodie-style with Snail Social on Tuesday January 8. Stop by from 6 to 8 pm and enjoy an evening with one of Miami's leaders in the farm-to-table… Read More
2019-01-05 17:15
Ron Magill and friendZookeeper Ron Magill's show, “A Walk on the Wild Side” featuring African wildlife photos is still at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery. Stop by tonight… Read More
2019-01-04 16:05
There is still time to book the Coconut Grove Culinary Tour which is Saturday, January 5. The tour starts at 12:30 pm and his three hours long.It begins at Peacock Garden Cafe and moves thro… Read More
2019-01-04 09:00
Raise a glass to the wines that influenced the classical architecture for which Vizcaya is so well-known and explore the secret doors and hidden passages of Vizcaya's Main House.Explore the… Read More
2019-01-03 16:51
Mayor Francis Suarez has appointed District 2 Commissioner Ken Russell (shown here) as the new chairman of the City Commission to start off the New Year.Ken will now run the meetings.More in… Read More
2019-01-03 14:53
Last week it was Shell Lumber, now another large structure has been tented for termites - Coconut Grove Elementary School. It sort of looks like a work of art.Photos by Harry Gottlieb Read More
2019-01-03 09:00
I took a peek inside Vinos in the Grove.Remember Vinos in the Grove, the popular wine bar on Main Highway? Well, they are back! Their new location is at 2889 McFarlane Road, right near Peaco… Read More
2019-01-02 18:46
Mace HoroffWhatever business you are in or job you do, it involves change. Getting people to accept change can be a challenge, but you can “sell” others on the idea of change. On… Read More
2019-01-02 09:43
Towing is still happening at Main Highway near Commodore Plaza. It's like an assembly line of towing - one car after the other.Signs are there and the area is marked but people either don't… Read More
2018-12-31 09:00
On January 8, the HEP Board meets to support the NCD in Village West.Item 1 is a discussion of the NCD and Item 5 is the Resolution in support of the incentives in the NCD.It's unfortun… Read More
2018-12-30 22:19
It was a beautiful day for the King Mango Strut. Trina Collins the Grand Marshal played Ruth Bader Ginsberg, here is AnnaMaria Windish-Hunt with her.So many friends were out, the bars and re… Read More
2018-12-30 13:15
The Orange Bowl Youth Regatta has been in town since December 26, today December 30 is their final day. Their home base is the Coral Reef Yacht Club. The regatta is very good about keep… Read More
2018-12-30 09:00
In November, The Rotary Club of Coconut Grove initiated Heartwarming Holidays, a service project to provide warm outerwear to local elementary school children in need. The community responde… Read More
2018-12-30 00:26
Thank you for your calls and emails regarding the tree ordinance.The issue has been removed from the Jan. 10 meeting due to outrage by residents. It will be revisited (probably when no one i… Read More
2018-12-29 21:15
Shell Lumber is being tented for the weekend. You may have noticed the big blue wall as you drove by Read More
2018-12-29 16:43
The lush environment on Tigertail Avenue.Miami's trees are in danger, developers will have a field day if this is approved. The City Commission has an ordinance on the January 10 agenda that… Read More
2018-12-29 15:14
Karen Deilke and Trina Collins don't like Anonymous. Neither do we.The King Mango Strut starts at 2 pm Sunday, in Center Grove. Take the Trolley or Freebee or bicycle over. Bike Coconut Grov… Read More
2018-12-28 14:43
Already experienced Vizcaya's introductory house tour? Did the extended garden tour as well? And now you want a chance to learn and experience more? Join in for the seasonal monthly se… Read More
2018-12-28 14:32
This photo popped up the other day as a memory on Facebook. It's nine years ago at the King Mango Strut and it's a good reminder to remind you that the Strut is Sunday, December 30 at 2 pm… Read More
2018-12-27 14:32
Interesting story in Crain's New York about old theaters in the city called, "Old movie theaters are hoping for a Hollywood ending."It reminds me of the Coconut Grove Playhouse. The article… Read More
2018-12-27 11:54
Locos Por Juana performs Jan. 19.The BID is throwing another block party. On Saturday, January 19, Main Highway will be closed from Fuller Street down to Commodore Plaza. They're calling the… Read More
2018-12-26 13:28
I'm thinking of applying to be a Freebee driver. I don't know why, I guess it will be fun. I don't want it as a full time job, just maybe a couple of days, or maybe hours a week.I always tho… Read More
2018-12-24 09:01
2018-12-23 09:00
A Strut veteran responded to my article on the King Mango parade with these observations, I'm not pleased that it is anonymous, but he/she has some interesting points.- I was involved… Read More
2018-12-22 09:00
3600 Hibiscus Street was destroyed last summerRegarding the story on the Richard Neutra house in San Francisco that was destroyed and the person who destroyed the house had to rebuild it to… Read More
2018-12-21 14:00
Bring your picnics, blankets, chairs and flashlights for an evening of movie-watching under the stars at The Barnacle on Friday, December 28.Enjoy a free showing of Rise of the Guardians at… Read More
2018-12-21 12:23
I was talking with a Coconut Grove business owner and the King Mango Strut came up. He was not happily looking forward to it as I was. He said that it's old, stale and the older people who a… Read More
2018-12-20 14:27
Jordon Armstrong plays Romeo and Susannah Eig plays JulietPack a picnic and low lawn chairs and join your friends for an evening under the stars as the Florida Shakespeare Theater presents R… Read More
2018-12-20 09:00
A property developer in San Francisco illegally demolished a 1936 house which was built by a renowned modernist architect, Richard Neutra. The city was furious and by a vote of 5-0, the city… Read More
2018-12-19 14:30
The Mad Hatter Arts Festival was postponed this year due to construction in the area, but it returns for its 14th season on Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17 at The Barnacle and alongthe side… Read More
2018-12-19 12:47
A face in the crowd. Photos by Sharon SippleIt's another world, it's a fantasy world, it's magical. I had driven by at night a few times and at first wondered what all the commotion was… Read More
2018-12-18 14:00
The Mutiny Hotel is having Christmas Caroling again this year on Thursday, December 20.JC and Cristina Digon of Table 14 along with the St. Kieran Catholic Church will host this event.Stop b… Read More
2018-12-18 10:37
Recently, we wrote about the Alfred Browning Parker house on El Prado Boulevard that is in danger of being demolished.Randolph C. Henning, an attorney from North Carolina grew up in Broward… Read More
2018-12-17 10:28
The Herald. has an article called, "Broken for a year and a half, this crosswalk actually endangers pedestrians." Long headline.It was published online seven days ago and printed in Sunday's… Read More
2018-12-16 13:17
They came out young and old; dozens of people showed up Saturday for the "Clean Up Charlie's Woods" party. They dug up hundreds of invasive snake plants so they can be replaced by thos… Read More
2018-12-15 13:19
My favorite all time Publix commercial.The music in Last Train Home is from Still Life Talking an album by Pat Metheny Group, released in 1987. This Publix commercial ran from 198… Read More
2018-12-14 09:00
The City Commission agreed to raise parking rates at Thursday's commission meeting. Street parking in the City of Miami along with city owned garages, will be raised on January 1. Unti… Read More
2018-12-13 17:30
County's concept of the Playhouse.On December 10, 2018, a three-judge panel of the Circuit Court Appellate Division ruled in favor of Miami-Dade County in a case regarding the historic prese… Read More
2018-12-13 14:00
The Sandbar is having their 5th annual Pig Roast on Saturday, December 15 from 3 pm to midnight.This year, along with their famous roasted pig prepared by master chef's Channell, Poggio, and… Read More
2018-12-13 09:00
This was the scene on Hibiscus Street on Wednesday, as volunteers from Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade (RTMD) helped repair homes in Village West.This day of service is part of a continued ef… Read More
2018-12-12 14:00
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is having a Christmas Concert featuring The Miamians on Saturday, December 15.Join in for a fun-filled Christmas extravaganza as they celebrte the season in so… Read More
2018-12-12 09:00
Come to a short, fun work activity in South Coconut Grove on Saturday, December 15. It's a "Charlies Woods Work Party" to clean up Charlies Woods at Palmetto and Plaza Streets in South Grove… Read More
2018-12-11 23:30
An historic house in Village WestCommissioner Ken Russell will join Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade (RTMD) to begin repairs and modifications on four homes in West Coconut Grove on Wednesday… Read More
2018-12-11 14:00
Dr. John P. May, Chief Medical Officer for Centurion Care, is the speaker at the next Rotary luncheon, which is Thursday, December 13. Centurion Care is a provider of health care services in… Read More
2018-12-10 14:00
If you aren't a member of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens it's worth it just to be part of the yearly Holiday Evening at Vizcaya, an old-fashioned celebration honoring the inauguration of the gra… Read More
2018-12-09 09:00
We did Art Miami yesterday, the shows at the former Herald location, I think they are Art Miami and Context. We took the Freebee from home to the Shell gas station, and then walked across th… Read More
2018-12-08 14:30
The second Saturday of the month is "Grove Groove" night. Join in for happy hour, date night or a trip out with the family tonight, December 8 from 6 to 9 pm.The Coconut Grove Business… Read More
2018-12-08 11:29
The Knight Foundation awarded $2 million to the county to be used to complete the Coconut Grove Playhouse project. Alberto Ibargüen, President and CEO of the Knight Foundation, ann… Read More
2018-12-07 17:19
The Mutiny Hotel is having Christmas Caroling again this year on Thursday, December 20.JC and Cristina Digon of Table 14 along with the St. Kieran Catholic Church will host this event.Stop b… Read More
2018-12-06 14:30
St. Stephen's will be hosting their second Christmas Mart Sunday, December 9, the first was last week. It will be in the breezeway of the church from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Fair tr… Read More
2018-12-06 09:00
Veteran of the Greenwich Village folk scene Rod MacDonald performs on the Barnacle estate veranda, Saturday, December 8 at 7 pm. – part of the monthly “Under Moonlight Concert&rd&hell…Read More
2018-12-05 14:00
There is a holiday bazaar at the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove on Sunday, December 9 from noon to 6 pm.Stop by and check out the gifts, housewares, clothing, jewelry and more. There will be… Read More
2018-12-05 09:00
There are some great residential light displays that are easily walkable from the village center. One of the best is Michael Hornyak's on Lime Court. This photo doesn't do it justice."I star… Read More
2018-12-04 23:46
Glenn Terry tells me that today, the City of Miami cut down this 20 foot oak tree.For the last two years South Grove residents have been trying to get the City of Miami to help them create a… Read More
2018-12-04 15:00
How are adult learners different from younger learners? What interesting opportunities are available for us to learn and develop without working toward a degree? Learn all a… Read More
2018-12-04 14:26
Photo by Ezra StollerThe City of Miami's Preservation Office is expected to recommend denial of historic designation of the Alfred Browning Parker designed Dora Ewing residence, located at 3… Read More
2018-12-04 09:00
Ugo Angeletti, an 18-year-old, and his sisters are in the process of starting a small revolution in the disposal of Miami’s household waste.It shouldn’t be a big surprise that Mi… Read More
2018-12-03 15:00
The Rotary Club of Coconut Grove has announced its year-end program, Heartwarming Holidays, a clothing drive to collect new or “like new” sweaters, jackets and raincoats for pre… Read More
2018-12-03 14:00
The Women's Council of Realtors is holding their 48th Annual Awards and Installation Masquerade Casino Night on Wednesday, December 5 from 6 to 11 pm.This is a semi-formal event and admissio… Read More
2018-12-03 13:01
It was so nice to see so many people out for Saturday night's gallery openings. The Gallery @ CGAF presented its latest exhibit “A Walk on the Wild Side” featuring African w… Read More
2018-12-02 09:00
It felt like old times at Saturday night's tree lighting party. Hundreds of people were out, Fuller Street was closed to traffic, where booths and games were set up for kids and families and… Read More
2018-12-01 14:00
The 6th annual Coconut Grove tree lighting ceremony is Saturday December at Florentine Plaza (3444 Main Highway).The event is from 4 to 8 pm, co-sponsored by CocoWalk and the BID.Live m… Read More
2018-12-01 09:00
Image courtesy Adult VolleballAdult Volleyball classes are held Mondays from 6:30 - 8 pm at Kennedy Park, 2400 South Bayshore Drive. The next meet is December 3.The Coaches at Phoenix Beach… Read More
2018-12-01 00:36
St. Stephen's will be hosting a Christmas Mart this Sunday, December 2 next, December 9 in the breezeway of the church from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. "We are offering fair trade craft… Read More
2018-11-30 15:59
We've got to do better than this guys. Have you seen Brickell? It's a light-up winter wonderland. Our "decorations" are an embarrassment - a half wrapped light pole and some snowflakes on ug… Read More
2018-11-30 09:00
La Rue's version of Avocado Toast.Stating this weekend, La Ru Bistronomie will be serving their Sunday brunch on Saturdays, too. Both days the brunch is from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.The brunch i… Read More
2018-11-29 14:11
The Rotary Club of Coconut Grove has announced its year-end program, Heartwarming Holidays, a clothing drive to collect new or “like new” sweaters, jackets and raincoats for pre… Read More
2018-11-29 09:00
A community discussion of student development concepts is the subject of a free community seminar being held Saturday, December 1. This will be the fourth seminar FAU Civil Engineering… Read More
2018-11-28 18:46
Early today, Wednesday, five people were ticketed for jaywalking in Center Grove. A cop on a motorcycle, a new guy it seems, sat at the intersection of Grand, McFarlane and Main Highway, rig… Read More
2018-11-28 15:00
Coconut Grove Rotary Club is hosting the third community organizations' business networker called "Business and Rotary." This has become a popular monthly destination event for the ent… Read More
2018-11-28 13:40
“Little Havana used to be a quiet neighborhood where you could walk down Eighth Street from Home Depot calmly,” the sprightly Pabon says in rapid-fire Spanish.. “Now there… Read More
2018-11-28 09:00
All of the 2017 winners.Maybe the next Hemingway or J.K Rowling will be on stage at the Seventh Annual La Plume Young Writers’ Contest awards ceremony which is Saturday, December 1.The… Read More
2018-11-27 22:36
The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is having Karaoke For a Cause on Wednesday, November 28.The fun night benefits Epilepsy Florida.The event is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Table 14 at The Mut… Read More
2018-11-27 19:31
A scene from the tree lighting 10 years ago!Mayor Francis Suarez, City Commissioners and City Manager Emilio Gonzalez invite all Miami residents to join them for a fun-filled Holiday Tree Li… Read More
2018-11-27 14:50
The Gifford Lane Art Stroll is back March 3 and this week they have opened their Poster Artist Contest.The winning artist will receive a free booth space and all the recognition they can bes… Read More
2018-11-27 09:00
Ron MagillThe Gallery @ CGAF presents its latest exhibit “A Walk on the Wild Side” featuring African wildlife photos by Miami wildlife expert Ron Magill on Saturday, December 1 f… Read More
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