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16/06/2026

The county's oldest historic preservation group, responsible for saving many buidlings, celebrates its 60th anniversary. My story at Coconut Grove Spotlight:

For 60 years, The Villagers, an all-volunteer organization, has helped to preserve historic landmarks in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and beyond.

24/04/2026

My latest story: Attorney Tucker Gibbs and stonemason Josh Billig – two Grove personalities who left town last month – look back at the neighborhood where they came of age, raised a family, and made a life.

Attorney Tucker Gibbs and stonemason Josh Billing – two Grove personalities who left town last month – look back at the neighborhood where they came of age, raised a family, and made a life.

26/02/2026

Of all the cases of preservation efforts gone wrong in Miami – and there are plenty — the Mariah Brown House in the West Grove might be the worst example. My story at https://coconutgrovespotlight.com

17/02/2026

During a Fulbright to Romania, I studied what happens in post-Communist economies. I saw that transition from a Marxist-Leninist state can happen quickly if "exiles" don't get in the way. Cuba's problem: It's too close to the United States. The proximity of angry Miami Cubans can be an impediment to real change. My take:

For decades, analysts of Cuba have written that the island is Communist “despite being 90 miles from the United States.” I disagree: After years of studying Cuba, I believe a strong case can be made that it’s remained Communist for six decades “because it’s 90 miles from Miami.”

27/01/2026

As West Grove residents fight to preserve their neighborhood, UM Professor Anthony Alfieri has become a key ally. My story on a real mover-and-shaker:

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