The Coconut Grove Playhouse The Coconut Grove Playhouse. Photo: AM Holt

Miami-Dade County is taking its fight for its Coconut Grove Playhouse rehabilitation proposal to court after the city hit the brakes on it over concerns with the demolition plan.

The battle over how to proceed with the historic playhouse, which closed in 2006, pits county Mayor Carlos Gimenez against Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, City Commission Chairman Ken Russell and some residents.

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Lidia Dinkova

Lidia Dinkova covers South Florida real estate for the Daily Business Review. Contact her at [email protected] or 305-347-6665. On Twitter @LidiaDinkova.