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Blog Roundup: Politics, Politics, and Classical Music Politics

Isabel Echarte — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:47:49 +0000

The Blog Roundup is a weekly look at noteworthy South Florida blogs and posts:

Rubio's Immigration Reform Amendment Flops

Sen. Marco Rubio's amendment to the immigration reform bill, which mandates English proficiency for those seeking citizenship, is getting attacked from all sides, even his conservative base.

Close Call At Hairy Intersection Shows Need For Bicycle Education

Ryan Shedd — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:01:00 +0000

One particular evening will always stick with me. I was commuting home from work and at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Southwest 27th Avenue, which is a pretty intense during evening rush hour.

Why A Venerable Coconut Grove Healthcare Center Is Losing Federal Funding

Elaine Chen — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The well-regarded Helen Bentley Family Health Center, a fixture in Coconut Grove, will be losing almost to $2 million in federal funding next year.

The Miami Herald says the funding represents approximately 17 percent of the center’s operating budget. The center will continue to provide services but laid off several support staff due to the reduction.

Coconut Grove Playhouse Set For State Takeover

Kelley Mitchell — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:20:56 +0000

The nonprofit board of the Coconut Grove Playhouse has decided not to try to block the state from coming in and taking back the historic 1926 theater.

That means the state could be in charge of the facility by next week.

The theater has been closed for six years because of financial problems and there are still unresolved claims against it.

However, Miami-Dade County has set aside $20 million designated for the theater and there is a strong possibility the Playhouse could be deeded to the county by the state.