First and foremost, the County and FIU team will be present at this Thursday’s hearing before the City of Miami Commission to gain the final approval needed to move the Coconut Grove Playhouse project forward. We continue to encourage you to join us there! It is important to report that Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has requested […] The post The
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Pickleball Courts Available at Howard Park
Pickleball Courts Available at Howard Park WEST PALM BEACH, FLA (December 14, 2022) – The City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation Department encourages residents of all ages to join us for a friendly game of pickleball. Courts are available on weekdays from 7 a.m. – noon at the 2 available Howard Park tennis […] The post Pickleball Courts Avai
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Senator Ileana Garcia and State Representative Nicholas X. Duran visit Casa Valentina Coconut Grove Facilities to Meet with Foster Youth and Program Staff
MIAMI, Fla. — Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) and State Representative Nicholas X. Duran (D-Miami) toured Casa Valentina’s Coconut Grove facilities yesterday to meet with program staff and participants. Casa Valentina provides housing, educational services and resources to help children transition out of the foster care system and build a solid fou
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Private-Sector Support for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian and Awards $2.1 Million to Accelerate Recovery Efforts
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis met with individuals impacted by Hurricane Ian and awarded funding through the Florida Disaster Fund to non-profits and faith-based organizations that have supported Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. While in Fort Myers, the First Lady announced the donations of hundreds of commodities that wi
Read MoreCoconut Grove Playhouse Special Meeting to be Held on May 8th at 9 AM
The City of Miami Commission voted on Thursday, April 25th to defer the public hearing to make the final decision on the County-FIU Coconut Grove Playhouse project. The Commission scheduled a special meeting both to hear public input and to decide on the appeal by County to move forward with the Coconut Grove Playhouse. The […] The post Coconut Gro
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Road and Docks Closures for week of Sunday, December 18, 2022.
CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING CLOSURES Village Boulevard between Village Commons and Community Drive (until further notice): Intermittent northbound lane closures for repaving. Northlake Boulevard west of Coconut Boulevard (until further notice): Periodic eastbound right turn lane closure for underground utility work. Tamarind Avenue betwe
Read MoreWHAT THEY ARE SAYING Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Framework for Freedom Budget
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two days ago, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The Framework for Freedom Budget totals $114.8 billion, with total reserves exceeding $15 billion. The Framework for Freedom Budget builds on Florida’s successes as the state continues to outpace the nation in build
Read MorePlease Show Your Support! Coconut Grove Playhouse Special Meeting this Wednesday, May 8th at 9 AM
Please join us at the City of Miami Commission’s Special Meeting for the Coconut Grove Playhouse this Wednesday, May 8th. This meeting is being held specifically to focus on the Playhouse decision. This is a pivotal moment for the future of the Playhouse and the revitalization of downtown Coconut Grove. If the City Commission approves […] The post
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City Hall, Mandel Public Library to Close for Christmas and New Year’s Holiday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City Hall, Mandel Public Library to Close for Christmas and New Year’s Holiday WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (December 16, 2022) – The City of West Palm Beach City Hall and the Mandel Public Library and non-essential City services will be closed for Christmas from Friday, December 23, through Monday, December 26. […] The post City
Read MoreSenate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Applauds Judge Cooper’s Ruling on Governor’s Mask Ban
Tallahassee — Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) on Friday applauded Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper’s ruling rejecting the governor’s statewide public school mask ban. “As the Senate Democratic Caucus has maintained, and Judge Cooper ruled today, the Governor overstepped his constitutional authority by ordering a blanket s
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