The Coconut Grove Playhouse, closed for nearly 20 years, received a permit for partial demolition, marking progress amid prolonged debates over its future. The plan involves the demolition of the rear auditorium, deemed financially unsustainable, to pave the way for a modern 300-seat theater, while preserving the theater’s historic Mediterranean-style façade. Despite fierce opposition from preservationists who pursued legal action to halt the plans, the appellate court ruling last year limited their options. County officials, led by Commissioner Raquel Regalado, assert that the preservationists can no longer contest the permit, signaling a turning point for the playhouse's redevelopment.
The permit gives Miami-Dade County the green light after years of legal and political battles to begin work on its plan.
A stinging appellate court decision last year, however, effectively exhausted their legal options and cleared the way for the demolition permit.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado stated that preservationists have no further legal recourse, confirming the upheld approval of the demolition.
The preservationists want the entire theater renovated and reopened but faced a series of unsuccessful lawsuits against the county plan.
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