Miami-Dade County is finally ready to begin construction on a long-anticipated renovation of the historic Coconut Grove Playhouse. The county anticipates that construction will continue through the 2025-26 fiscal year, with $26 million in estimated construction costs.

Vita at Grove Isle is seeing strong sales, with nearly 80 percent of its residences already pre-sold and under hard contract.

Restaurant chains Craft Miami and Pura Vida are opening in Coconut Grove. Are chains outpacing local spots in the Grove? Since the city center of Coconut Grove is rather small, the influx of chains makes competition even more fierce for restaurants trying to either open or even stay afloat.

Meta, a joint venture between Miami-based Lucid Investment Group and Brazil’s Iron Capital, is planning Opus Coconut Grove for the site at 3137 Southwest 27th Ave. The planned six-story building will have 14 units, and is slated to be completed in 2026

The Coconut Grove neighborhood continues to evolve while staying true to its roots, blending decades-long traditions like festivals and farmers’ markets with new destinations where people can enjoy a standout meal, retail therapy or drinks with a view. So discover a locals-vetted guide to the best things to do in the quintessential Miami enclave right now. 

A construction permit to build the new 20-story tower was applied for in December, and is in review. It will be the first standalone Four Season residences in Florida.