Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on July 15, 2026 The Coconut Grove Playhouse project is moving forward with new neighborhood protections aimed at balancing the return of the historic theater with residents’ concerns. The Miami City Commission last week granted Miami-Dade County’s appeal of zoning waivers needed to advance the Coconut Grove Playhouse redevelopment, clearing a major hurdle after years of delays and litigation.

Written by Genevieve Bowen on July 15, 2026 For over four decades, The Education Fund has been creating opportunities for all children to succeed and thrive academically. Led by Linda Lecht as president, the fund works with the private sector and the Miami-Dade County School District to raise funds for school improvements, pilot new initiatives, and show how the community can help improve public education for all. “Ultimately, student achievement is our goal,” Ms. Lecht said.

Written by Genevieve Bowen on July 15, 2026 A proposal that would have required future Miami mayoral and commission vacancies to be filled only through elections was delayed over concerns that eliminating appointments could create challenges in certain circumstances. The Miami City Commission on July 9 deferred a proposed charter amendment that would have placed a question on the Nov.