Historic designation status of Ace Theatre could spark $2.3 million redevelopment plan.

Dorothy Wallace has spent 30 years trying to restore the Ace Theatre on Grand Avenue.

With the help of her daughter Denise Wallace, she is now trying to get historic designation status from the City of Miami's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board - a move that would likely draw in part of the funds needed to reopen the theatre, a popular Saturday night hangout for blacks well into the 1950s.

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Grove Crime Watch Meeting Update

A boost of criminal activity is taking place in West and Center Grove, with cars being broken into when items such as handbags and other valuables were in plain view, according to the All-Grove Crime Watch. Miami police are advising residents to store all valuables left in vehicles in a safe place.

Officials advise that any suspicious activity should first be reported to 911 for an emergency and to 305-579-6111 for non-emergencies.

The Business Improvement District will be providing two additional police officers to watch over residential areas on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, the group reported. One will patrol from 7 p.m.- 2 a.m., the other from 9 p.m.- 5 a.m.

The next All-Grove Crime Watch meeting will be held March 10 in the Great Room at St. Stephen’s Church, 2750 McFarlane Rd. For more information, email Robert Loupo at rloupo@aol.com or call 305-310-8769.

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Silver Bluff Elementary says “Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss”

Silver Bluff Elementary students will mark Dr. Seuss’ 106^th birthday March 2 by dedicating part of their day to reading their favorite Dr. Seuss books.

Theodor Seuss Geisel, who was born March 2, 1904, wrote more than 60 books for children before dying in 1991.

All grade levels will participate as part of the “Read Across America” initiative, a national promotion that honors his life and work. It’s a great way, said Assistant Principal Nancy Sapiro, to promote reading throughout the school and the community.

For more information regarding the school and upcoming events, visit silverbluff.dadeschools.net or call 305-856-5797.

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Politics

Village Council discusses Brown House, Glass House, Playhouse

Determined to help beautify historic Charles Avenue, Renita Samuels-Dixon recently told the Coconut Grove Village Council that “the oldest street in Coconut Grove” needs and deserves some attention.

One of two members representing the West Grove on the Village Council, Samuels-Dixon said the street’s historic homes include E.W.F. Stirrup Residence, 3242 Charles Ave., and the Mariah Brown House, 3298 Charles Ave. The Stirrup home was built by one of Miami’s first black millionaires, the Rev. Ebenezer Stirrup, a Bahamian who made his fortune in real estate. The Brown House is a replica of the original house built in 1889 by Mariah Brown, one of the first black Bahamians to settle in Coconut Grove. Plans have been under way to do repairs and enhancements to the Brown House and later open it as a museum.  But the effort needs money, Samuels-Dixon said.
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After school can be a treat
at the Gourmet Cookie Café

After being dropped off by the school bus at the corner of Grand Avenue and Southwest 37th Street, eighth-grader Jerod Mays heads across the street to the Gourmet Cookie Café for a sweet treat from “Ms. Carrie,” also known as “The Cookie Lady”

“She’s got everything,” said Jerod, who typically orders a cookie and a slushy after school and a breakfast sandwich and orange juice combo in the morning. “It’s a nice place to hang out after school,” added Jerod, a student at Ponce de Leon Middle School.
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Grove Village Council might get back
City Hall meeting place

The Coconut Grove Village Council still is without a permanent meeting place, but a decision might come as early as this week about whether the group can return to City Hall.

The Village Council was forced to move its monthly meetings from City Hall after Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado, who was elected in November, said he wanted to allow more access to City Hall to non-governmental groups. The council has met at the Abanico Theater at the Academy of Arts & Minds Charter High School and at middle school campus of Ransom Everglades.
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Community & Family

Community activist profile: Dr. David White

David White has called the West Grove his home since 1931.

Over the years, the former school teacher and administrator has spent most of his time in the church and in his community working with organizations such as the Homeowners and Tenants Association, where he served as president eight years ago.

Neighbors and family members say the 78-year-old is someone you call a true community activist.
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