Coconute Grove

Founded by Bahamian settlers in 1895, the historic congregation continues to uplift Miami’s Black community through education, worship, and resilience.

Federal housing officials say the parties that filed the complaint in July 2023 lack “standing.” The complaint contends that the City of Miami unfairly discriminated against Coconut Grove’s Black residents, in violation of federal law.

Miami-Dade believes it has cleared the legal hurdles needed to start construction on a revamped version of the Coconut Grove Playhouse. The proposed budget puts money towards construction in the coming year. The total project cost is estimated at $57.2 million.

UPDATE: After a stalemate on Saturday, and much debate on Sunday, two City of Miami commissioners flipped just before the 5 p.m. deadline, setting up a special election — which could cost up to $330,000 — to find a replacement for former Commissioner Ken Russell. Updated at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 8.

Miami’s Bahamian community is arguably the city’s oldest immigrant cohort. After the destruction Hurricane Dorian left in the Bahamas this week, expats…