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  • Proposed complex would offer affordable housing, UM programs

    The Coconut Grove Village West Homeowners & Tenants Association will discuss construction of a new $8 million affordable housing complex on Grand Avenue at its Monday, Sept. 27 meeting. Jihad S. Rashid, president and CEO of the Coconut Grove Collaborative, will seek the association’s support for the Gibson Community and Educational Center, a project that…

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  • June Village Council Rundown

    June Village Council Rundown

    The June Coconut Grove Village Council meeting focused on new developments, improvements, and changes in the Grove. The most surprising change announced at the meeting was the resignation of CGVC Chairman Patrick Sessions who shocked the council with a prepared statement that cited unforeseen occurrences in his personal and business life as his reason for…

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  • An empty lot stands on 3695 Grand Ave. The lot was purchased in 1994 for $160,000 and sold in 2008 for $750,000. Photo by Brittney Bomnin

    Grove agency’s departure leaves questions, concerns, calls for audit

    A neighborhood organization created 30 years ago to boost economic development in the West Grove has been missing in action in the community and is no longer receiving funding from its major contributor, the city of Miami. According to public records provided by the city, the Urban Empowerment Corporation, whose mission was to create jobs…

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  • Rebuilding Together: A nonprofit helps those in need stay in their homes

    Rebuilding Together: A nonprofit helps those in need stay in their homes

    While recovering from a heart attack she suffered in May, Patricia Borden discovered that diabetes had cut off circulation to her foot. Four months later, she has lost all of the toes on her left foot and continues to struggle with high blood pressure and renal failure. Her husband, Tyrone Borden, suffers from his own health…

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