Coconut Grove – Community Information

December 28, 2013

Crazy Zany King Mango Strut 2013

Nothing but a natural disaster (well…not even) could stop the insanity, the debauchery and the hysterics of the King Mango Strut this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. There were no X-Factor auditions or chair turning judges. And there’s no million dollar prize or contract with Sony Music. The only requirement for participation is lunacy and a good sense of humor. What […]

December 17, 2013

The Condo Construction Craze

Been downtown lately? It’s a mass of construction cranes. Condo towers are going up all over the place from Miami Beach to Hollywood. I’ve been tracking the 35 condo projects currently under construction in Miami-Dade County. Three of them are now completed towers*. Most of these are available for pre-sale, meaning you can place a […]

December 16, 2013

The Resurrection of the Coconut Grove Playhouse

The once vibrant Coconut Grove Playhouse is on its way back to life, poised for renovation. A 50 year lease was approved on October 8, 2012, by the Board of County Commissioners between co-lessees Florida International University (FIU) and Miami-Dade County. The lease also includes two renewable 25-year terms to provide current and future donors with a firm assurance that […]

December 11, 2013

Are You Paying Too Much in Property Tax?

There are several new exemptions that may lower your property tax bill. Determine if you qualify for exemptions by attending the Town Hall meeting hosted by Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera. He will be speaking at the Pinecrest Library on Thursday December 19, 2013 at 7 pm to discuss these exemptions. You can also complete your exemption application at […]

November 19, 2013

New Listing in North Coconut Grove

Nothing not to like about this North Coconut Grove luxury home steps from the bay with Riparian Rights. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom or office downstairs, 4.5 baths , 4,768 square feet of living space and wood and marble floors. It has all the bells and whistles including a large open kitchen, fireplace, three car garage, elevator, […]

November 6, 2013

50’s Rock n Roll Dance Party at The Barnacle

Cats and chicks, get ready to shake rattle and roll your poodle skirt loving wazoos to The Barnacle for a primo bash.. Word from the bird, the sounds will be outta sight. Dinner, dancing, beer, wine and a sundae bar. Sunday Nov. 10, 2013 6 – 9 pm The Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Hwy […]

October 22, 2013

New Home for Sale in the Moorings

The Moorings is an exclusive waterfront guard gated community along The Commodore Bike Trail in South Coconut Grove. There are 41 homes in this community, poised around a large cul-de-sac with two main roads, North Moorings Way and South Moorings Way. 3485 N. Moorings Way just came on the market, completely renovated and updated with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and […]

October 10, 2013

Barnacle Blitz this Weekend

Three big events at The Barnacle Historic State Park this weekend….best deals in town. Friday Night Oct 11 Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert featuring The Pitbull of Blues Band Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Gates open at 6 pm with music from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission $ 8 members, $10 future […]

September 16, 2013

Luxury Sales in Coconut Grove

Forty two homes sold in the residential luxury market in Coconut Grove this year, with sales beginning at $1,000,000. The chart below breaks down the sales in increments of $200,000 until reaching $2,000,000. Sales were strongest between $1,200,000 and $1,399,000, with nine of those sales falling between $1,200,000 and $1,299,000. In the ultra luxury category, […]