Why are no Grovites part of RFP committee?

How  is  it possible that no Coconut Grove resident or business operator has been appointed to the RFP Selection Committee? Don’t we Grovites deserve an opportunity to have a voice in our very own community? Didn’t we have a revolution over No Taxation Without Representation?

We should consider comparing Rusty Pelican, Monty Trainers, Scotty's Landing and the recent five submitted RFP submissions. What are revenues to City of Miami for each?Scotty’s has been paying around $18K a month. I suspect that no other city leased property generates as much. Isn’t that enough? For years Monty’s got away with paying little rent or nothing. Locals seldom patronize Rusty Pelican or Monty’s. The Grovites do not want a Tiki Hut, another Monty’s or Rusty Pelican in the Grove. They would rather have Scotty improve the place a bit and add a few items to the menu.


Look at  the success that Lalo has had with his recently opened Peacock Garden. The Grovites would welcome a successful and caring restaurateur like Lalo as well. Or perhaps Lalo and Scotty could join forces and make an even more successful restaurant together.

But please don’t allow another Monty’s or Rusty Pelican to get a foothold on our waterfront and ruin it for us locals. The Grove deserves better!

Harry Emilio Gottlieb
Coconut Grove