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Coconut Grove Playhouse restoration

Summary

After nearly two decades of dispute, the commission cleared the way for the county's plan: a 300-seat theater, garage, and commercial space. West Grove residents demanded binding traffic protections and a community benefits agreement before approval.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

County-funded project with a parking garage supported in part by a Grove BID trust fund of roughly $7 million.

✅Who benefits

Theater audiences, arts students, Grove businesses, and FIU/Gable Stage programming.

⚠️Who could be affected

West Grove residents concerned about traffic, commercial encroachment, and neighborhood character.

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