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Coming Soon: A \”Little Bahamas\” In Coconut Grove?

Advocates are looking forward to designating the West Grove as the \”Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove\” as a way of bringing back the culture and economic energy of the historically Bahamian community. The proposed area will include the Village West Island District and the Charles Avenue Neighborhood Conservation District south of U.S. 1 and west of McDonald Street. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Grove Residents Fight To Keep Neighborhood Whole

A presentation to commissioners made by Miami City’s redistricting consultants showed the overwhelming growth of District 2, which currently includes all of the Grove. To balance out the population, they suggest moving the western portion of the neighborhood to District 4., but black residents in Coconut Grove say the current district map must be upheld. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Debate On Carrollton’s Plan For New Boys’ School In Grove Deferred Until Summer

The Carrollton School’s proposal to build a new boys’ school on the Villa Woodbine property in Coconut Grove was deferred during the recent Miami City Commission virtual meeting to allow more public input on the controversial plan. The earliest the city would debate the school’s appeal is late June. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Incentives Could Be Coming For West Grove Property Owners, Developers

Setting the stage for developers to capitalize on government-subsidized projects and incentives in the long-neglected, historic West Grove neighborhood, the Miami City Commission just voted to approve the expansion and extend the life of the CRA until 2047. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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