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• Ritz-Carlton celebrating 10 years in the Grove

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  The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove, is celebrating 10 years in the Grove on October 8, 2012. To celebrate this major milestone, world travelers and local guests are invited to partake in the festivities and reap the rewards with a renovated lobby lounge, 10 year commemorative event and $10 specialty priced [...]
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• The Scotty's Saga goes on

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  Scott Wessel, owner of Grove Key Marina and Scotty's Landing, owes back taxes on the property, according to Miami-Dade County, but he is suing the county to get out of paying. Sort of reminds me of a certain presidential candidate who doesn't like to pay taxes.
  
  Anyway, the Herald [...]
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• Art embodies wildlife at Colors of the Wild exhibit

  
  The Zoological Society of Florida and Coconut Grove Gallery & Interiors are presenting "Colors of the Wild," featuring the art of local artist Janet Mokher. It will be a fun time where "Art embodies wildlife."
  
  Enjoy delectable canapes, a tasting of various regional red and whitee wines [...]
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• Things we don't have . . .

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  So added to our list of things we don't have, Pinecrest is getting a Trader Joe's next year. Of all the places in South Florida, Pinecrest was chosen. It's a bit upsetting because there has been talk of putting a Trader Joe's in Coconut Grove for years, there [...]
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• Branding Miami destinations and the arts

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  I wrote about the Grove's art community dwindling away. Grove Ad Man Bruce Turkel, recently wrote an excellent article on the arts in his blog. The article is called "5 Ways To Brand Miami, Destinations, And The Arts."
  
  The five ways are to preserve, protect, promote, price and' [...]
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• Poker Night coming for Act4Me charity

  The Act4Me Chairty Poker Tournament is back. This year, the 5th annual event will be held at the Coconut Grove Woman's Club (2985 S. Bayshore Drive) on Wednesday, October 17.
  
  There are over $5000 in prizes. Act4Me is a local charity that distributes financial assistance to local families,' [...]
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• Florida Avenue tree update

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  So here are a couple of before and after photos of the Florida Avenue trees. It actually doesn't look too bad. It looks cleaner without the trees.
  
  
  This is the corner of Mary' [...]
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• Chef lineup for Grovetoberfest announced

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  Milam’s Kitchen Lab was a huge hit last year at the Grovetoberfest at Peacock Park, it showcased culinary expertise using craft beer. This year Milam’s Kitchen Lab is stocked with four new chefs and more culinary creations.
  
  The chef lineup includes:
  
  1. Michael Schwartz from Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
  2. [...]
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• Is Scotty's going to pay the back taxes or not?

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  Did you see Al Crespo's latest on the Grove Key Marina and Scotty's Landing? According to Al and his delving, the City is not requiring Scott Wessel of Scotty's Landing to pay the 17 years of back taxes he owes even thought the County's Finance Department wants the money now. 
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• Lots of Coconut Grove deals at Groupon

  
  There are a bunch of great Groupon deals running now pertaining to Coconut Grove. 
  
  A Tropical Bay Brunch Cruise is available for 50% off, now starting at $36.00 each.
  
  And Confucio Express is offering 50% off food - $15 for $30 worth.
  
  Our favorite Italian [...]
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