Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove is a charming village with tree-lined streets , beautiful metals for sailing on the bay. Coconut Grove Real Estate - Real Estate Florida

Each city has its secret heart , his treasure . In Miami the enchanted heart of our tropical spirit is called Coconut Grove.

Formerly an independent city , Coconut Grove was annexed by the city of Miami.

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It was founded by sailors in the Bahamas in 1834 . It is considered the oldest settlement in Florida, right on Biscayne Bay .

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Limited to the south by Highway US-1 , on the north by the intersection of Brickell Avenue and N. Prospect Avenue, to the west by Le Jeune Road and to the east by Biscayne Bay .

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Coonut Grove has been a subject of inspiration for great writers, among other Tennessee Williams, Robert Frost, Alexander Graham Bell. Marjory Stoneman Douglas ( River of Grass) lived in the same small cottage for 70 years until his death at 108 years .

Miami Real Estate - Homes in FlorideParmi musicians who lived and composed include Jose Feliciano , Joni Mitchell , Fred Neil , David Crosby, The Lovin 'Spoonful , Jimmy Buffet. It was the scene of a memorable concert of the famous Jim Morrison.

Coconut Grove is known for its natural beauty and its very green landscape bordered by the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay . From the beginning in the late 19th century , it has attracted tycoons , artists, writers, and a lot of eccentric characters and free thinkers.

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The post office was established there in 1873, the arrival of an influx of Americans in the Northeast, as well as English . The first settlement was established by black artisans and sailors Bahamas.

The first hotel in South Florida , Bay View Inn, later known as the Peacock Inn was built there in 1882, on the current site of Peacock Park, by English immigrants Isabella and Charles Peacock.

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Among the events in Coconut Grove include the famous annual art festival, the King Mango Strut , a parody of the parade of the Orange Bowl, the Goombay Festival Carribean in June, which is a kind of carnival celebrating Bahamian history .

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Two shopping centers , the Cocowalk and Mayfair, as well as many shops and stores attract visitors . The Coconut Grove Playhouse is a prestigious theater.

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At the corner of South Coconut Grove, Biscayne Bay is a paradise for boaters, with the sailing club Coconut Grove Sailing Club , Coral Reef Yacht Club and Dinner Key Marina.

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We must also mention the Kampong , a beautiful tropical botanical garden of 8 acres.
The Barnacle Historic State Park, Villa Vizcaya, an Italian villa built in the 16th century architecture , are other interesting excursions.