Imagine what Coconut Grove could be. It could have a beautiful bayfront, a community center, and businesses more for locals than tourists.
That's what the fight for Scotty's is about.
In the late 70's I took this photo at Peacock Park. Ten years ago we used it to spark interest in re-vamping the place.
Looking at it reminds me of the
unique village I fell in love with forty years ago.
Grove photographer John Carlin-Massey took a similar shot in the mid-70's,
The picnic shelters were torn down 35 years ago
The park still has bayside coconut trees.
This is how they look now,
We can do better. The task goes far beyond improving views.
If we use our imaginations and do the work, maybe we can preserve and restore the things we love.
How can Grove residents prevent this atrocity? It's fine to have progress but not at by destroying uniqueness.
ReplyDeleteHow can Grove residents prevent this atrocity? It's fine to have progress but not at by destroying uniqueness.
ReplyDeleteWe ate at Scottys yesterday and I was surprised that there were no references to what is going on at all ANYWHERE. How are people going to find out? We keep spreading the word btu I had to wonder, did those poeple all know.
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn,
ReplyDeleteI am convince that 98% of the thousands that enjoy Scotty's regularly don't have a clue. We don't have the means to communicate information like this effectively anymore.