Heart of the Grove

Stories of the Grove

Heart of the Grove is a series about the everyday heroes who shape the joys, challenges and wisdom of this historic Miami village.

Laid-Back Luxury: Natalie Pons and the Art of Everyday Elegance

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Natalie Pons, the visionary behind “Wardrobe & More,” is driven by an affinity for timeless and effortless style.

Alejandra Castaño: Passionate Leadership at Loretta & the Butcher

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Alejandra Castaño has the right ingredients, vision, and boldness for success at “Loretta And The Butcher.”

Susan Finazzo Leads the Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Susan Finazzo is the driving force behind the regional awareness of the amazing work being done by CureDuchenne.

Monty Trainer: A Miami Legend Honored for Decades of Service

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City of Miami officially co-designates a portion of Aviation Ave. in honor of local legend Monty Trainer.

Ms. Gibson, 95, has touched many lives

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Born in Coconut Grove on December 17, 1926, Ms. Thelma Vernell Anderson Gibson knows a Grove many of us only

Born in Coconut Grove on December 17, 1926, Ms. Thelma Vernell Anderson Gibson knows a Grove many of us only read about in history books.

Stephen Licata loves Grove colors, aviation history

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Like many Long Island transplants, Stephen Licata came to Miami to get out of the snow, but also to get

Pastor Michael Bryant’s ‘heartbeat is the Grove’

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Third generation Grovite Pastor Michael Bryant lives and breathes Coconut Grove. “My grandparents left South Carolina and bought a house

Third generation Grovite Pastor Michael Bryant lives and breathes Coconut Grove. “My grandparents left South Carolina and bought a house in the Grove,” he says. “I still live there.”

Ruth Ewing is the ‘fairy godmother’ of Virrick Park

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“I’m living my passion,” says Ruth Ewing. “Trying to make a better world for those around me, especially children --

Lisa Remeny, painter, brings ‘light and happiness’

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“I’m obsessed with skies,” says Lisa Remeny. “I’ve made a career at being good at painting clouds.” Born in Miami

Monty Trainer has loved ‘every minute’

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When asked how he got to the Grove, Monty Trainer quips, “by car.” The younger Monty, fresh out of Gainesville

Katrina Morris loves the ‘soul of a city’

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“Some people come to visit and never leave,” says Katrina Morris. “That was me 27 years ago.” California-born Morris says

Pearl Meyer’s dream of flowers came true

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Pearl Meyer, the owner of The Blonde Tulip, has always been a flower girl -- not the one who scatters

Linda Williams connects the dots for neighbors

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Linda Williams loves to say ‘hello’ to everyone she meets -- especially from her porch in West Grove. “Saying ‘hello’

Cafecito Espiritual, a Grove-inspired love story

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Seven years ago, while meditating at dawn in Peacock Park, Carlos Anaya heard an inner voice: “Your platform will be

Hank Sanchez-Resnik goes extra mile for Grove bicyclists

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Joyce Nelson’s lifelong love for trees and heritage

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Caiti Waks inspires love for healthier oceans

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Pilates in the Grove builds a culture of health

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Gurka has done more than just strengthen and stretch bodies -- she has built a culture of health centered in

H. Bredemeier’s lifelong passion for jewelry

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For someone who has designed tens of thousands of pieces of jewelry during his career -- most of them luxury

Mary Munroe Seabrook’s bayshore legacy

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Fan Zhang’s spirited and tasty path to America

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