Please follow this link to a statement by Mayor Carlos Gimenez regarding the recommended course of action to return great theater to Coconut Grove Playhouse. The Mayor provides important clarifications, highlights and facts regarding the Playhouse plan.
Dear Cultural Colleagues,
It is with profound gratitude and enthusiasm that I share that Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has formally appointed me as the Director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. I am deeply grateful to the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners for their steadfast leadership championing the arts as an essential pillar of our County’s identity and vitality.
Thursday, July 9th, the City of Miami Commission unanimously approved Miami-Dade County's appeal for the Coconut Grove Playhouse project’s zoning requests. This approval allows Miami-Dade County to begin permitting Phase 2 of the Coconut Grove Playhouse project, which includes completion of the Historic Gateway building, construction of the new state-of-the-art theater and the design and construction of the public parking Garage. Watch the City of Miami Commission meeting here.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava invites you to get involved with the County Budget planning process to discuss the needs and challenges of our communities and how to continue investing in the core programs and services that help Miami-Dade thrive.
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs participated in a community meeting regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse project. This public meeting was hosted by City of Miami Commissioner Pardo, District 2, and attended by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Regalado, District 7, on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Miami City Hall, located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
What role can arts and cultural institutions play in celebrating the events that bring communities together? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a curated tour of the Freedom Tower and its exhibition, Unidad: The World’s Game. Inspired by the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the exhibition explores themes of unity, identity, and the power of sport to connect communities across cultures and generations. Participants will experience the exhibition firsthand while learning about exhibition development, audience engagement, and the Freedom Tower’s role as a cultural landmark.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, 2026. Now more than ever, it is important to review your hurricane preparedness plan to adapt quickly to a weather emergency. Below you will find important resources and information to help you take the necessary steps to be prepared before, during and after a storm.
Karen Diazgranados | (305) 375-2596 | Karen.Diazgranados@miamidade.gov
