The earliest settlers of Coconut Grove were the Pent and Frow families. In the 1830's both families were lighthouse keepers at Cape Florida and homesteaders in what is now Coconut Grove.

Another settler of that era was Edmund D. Beasley who homesteaded 160 acres bay front property. In 1873, after Beasley's death, his widow rented their home to Dr. Horace P. Porter. He lived there for only a year but during that time established a post office that he named "Cocoanut Grove." When Porter left the area, the post office was closed, but years later it was reopened using the same name.

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Historic photo of the Peacock Inn
He persuaded his brother Charles, then owner of a wholesale meat business in London, to join him. Charles Peacock, his wife Isabella and their three sons eventually settled in Coconut Grove and in 1882 opened the Bay View House, later called the Peacock Inn, the first hotel in the area. The Peacock Inn attracted all kinds of visitors including scientists, authors, and nobility, many of whom remained to make Coconut Grove their permanent home. Among the settlers were yacht designer and wrecker Ralph Munroe whose home, The Barnacle, is now a state historic site; homesteader Flora McFarlane, Coconut Grove's first schoolteacher and founder of the Housekeeper's Club (now The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove); and author Kirk Munroe.

The fledgling community grew and prospered, and by the early years of the 20th century, a school, library, Sunday school, chapel, and yacht club were built. Attracted by the climate, wealthy Northerners, such as James and William Deering and William Jennings Bryan made Coconut Grove their winter home. In 1925, the City of Miami annexed Coconut Grove, but it continued to retain its own identity.

As the population of South Florida mushroomed, Coconut Grove Real Estate continues to grow.

Grove Art
Coconut Grove, with its verdant landscape, serene bay front setting, and casual ambiance has always attracted artists. In the 1950's, artists from all over the US and as far away as Europe, settled in Coconut Grove and established studios. The Grove soon became known as an artists colony, and it was not unusual to see artists setting up their easels on the sidewalks and painting the local scene. By the 1960's there were many thriving art galleries as well as Grove House, an artists' co-op. In 1963, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, now recognized as one of the leading arts festivals in the country, was established. Rising real estate prices in the 1980's and 1990's caused most of the galleries to close, but the artists have remained. In 1998, local artists formed The One Ear Society, a group that holds juried exhibits in donated spaces.

While much of the "old Grove" has disappeared, it is still possible to get a glimpse of what life was like in the past by visiting Villa Vizcaya, The Barnacle, and The Kampong, three vastly different Coconut Grove homes.

The Four Seasons Residences & Hotel in Miami At a height of 789 feet (240 m), with 70 floors, it is the tallest building in Florida, the tallest building in the United States south of Atlanta, Georgia, and the tallest residential building south of New York City.

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The building was planned by Gary Edward Handel & Associates. Post-tensioning reinforcement of the structure was supplied and engineered by Suncoast Post-Tension. Construction began in 2000 and the building opened on October 1, 2003. The building contains 70 floors. It surpassed Wachovia Financial Center as Miami's tallest building by 7 m (25 ft).  The Four Seasons tower has 230,000 square feet (21,000 m²) of Class A office space from floors 2 to 12. They are mostly occupied by HSBC Bank USA.
There are two lobbies on the first and seventh floor. The first floor lobby is for the office part of the tower and the seventh floor lobby is for the rest of the tower, which contains the hotel and condominiums.
Part of the seventh floor lobby is a two acre (8,000 m²) outdoor pool terrace, situated atop the six floor, 934 space parking garage.
 
The Four Seasons Hotel occupies floors 8 to 40. It contains 221 rooms and 84 condo/hotel units. The condo/hotel units range from 611 to 2,062 square feet (57 to 192 m²).
186 luxury condominiums occupy .floors 40 to 70 They range from 1,114 to 6,499 square feet (103 to 604 m²).
The tower contains 10,600 square feet (985 m²) of retail space.
Total construction costs were 379 million US dollars.
The tower contains over 1.8 million square feet (167,000 m²) of office space
A 40,000 square foot (3,700 m²) Sports Club/LA Miami also occupies the tower.
The Four Seasons is a five-star property.

Four Seasons Brickell Miami Residences - Summary:
Neighborhood - 1425 Brickell Avenue Miami Florida
Design type - Condo residences and Condo Hotel
Architect - Bermello, Ajamil & Partners
Views - Bay, City and Ocean
Year Built - 2003
Bedrooms - Studio, 1, 2, 3
Residence Size - 1,114 to 4,200 sf.
Total Residences - 270
Number of Stories - 70

Four Seasons Miami Condo Hotel- Summary:
221-room Four Seasons hotel
84 Four Seasons Condo/Hotel Units
40,000-square-foot The Sports Club/LA Miami
186 luxury residential Condominiums
Two-acre urban oasis Pool Terrace
230,000 square feet of class-A office space
10,600 square feet of retail space
934 parking spaces

The Four Seasons located on Brickell avenue one block from glittering Biscayne Bay, in the heart of the city,
Four Seasons presents a sophisticated urban oasis – within easy reach of the very best of Miami. A sleek tower of luxurious guest rooms and suites with sweeping vistas of the city and bay. The Four Seasons developed by Millenium Development.

The Four Seasons Residences & Hotel:
The Four Seasons Residences in Brickell Miami Luxury. Privacy. Service. And immediate access to all the amenities of a five-star hotel.
 
The Four Seasons Miami Residences is the tallest building in downtown Miami and south of New York,
The Four Seasons Residences occupy a preferred space within the tower, beginning on the 40th floor and rising up to the 66th Floor. Offering spectacular views of the downtown Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay, Brickell Key, Fisher Island, Key Biscayne, and the Ocean. A separate entrance, private elevators, residents-only pool and lounge, and preferred membership at the Sports Club/LA Miami ensure that you'll always have immediate and discreet access to your home and all your favorite facilities. Four Seasons Residences boast dramatically proportioned windows and private outdoor balconies to highlight the most breathtaking views of the Miami skyline and serene Biscayne Bay.

Four Seasons Two-acre space is home to several pools, sun decks, the Bahia Bar, Acqua Restaurant and a watery grove of lush royal palms set against the backdrop of the Miami skyline. Four Seasons Pool Terrace is an incomparable setting for socializing and relaxing amongst guests and residents. From the terrace, one can enjoy the full complement of Four Seasons Hotel services as well as easy access to the Acqua Restaurant. The Hotel staff awaits attentively throughout the entire facility.

Four Seasons condo/Hotel Room Amenities:
All news cable network  - CD player / Clock radio  - Complimentary newspaper  - Down duvets  - Down pillows DVD player  - Hair dryer  - Hypo-allergenic pillows on request  - In-room safe  - In-room safe suitable for a laptop computer  - Interactive television  - Iron and ironing board  - Make-up mirror  - Multi-line telephone's with voicemail  - Refrigerated private bar  - Satellite television  - Thick terry bathrobes  - Twice-daily housekeeping service  - Wired or wireless Internet access
 
Dual layer drywall with resilient channel and fiberglass insulation for optimal sound proofing between units 5/8” fire rated drywall taped, sanded and primed
Water resistant drywall in bathrooms and Durarock behind all marble wall locations
Designer outlets and switches
Italian imported door hardware in polished chrome
Italian imported doors in white matte lacquer
“Glasswall” impact resistant floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors built to meet the latest hurricane safety requirements
Glass balcony railing
State-of-the-art security system with key pad at entry door
Integrated system allowing interactive communication to the hotel amenities and services, in addition to, obtaining weather and traffic reports, movie listings, events calendar and more through a touch panel or your own PC from anywhere in the world
Pre-installed “Four Seasons" e-mail addresses
State-of-the-art structured media panel pre-wired for a telephone system, high definition satellite, cable television and computer network
Fiber optic building backbone providing high-speed internet access
HDTV and Cable Vision Satellite outlets in kitchen, living and sleeping areas
Smart technology available for lighting and window treatment control systems
 
Within easy reach of the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences are other many choices for sports or active enjoyment. Deep sea fishing, a luxury yacht rental or sailing lessons from a nearby marina – the opportunities are endless
 
Four Seasons Fitness facilities:
The Sports Club/LA offers 40,000 square feet (3,716 square meters) of state-of-the-art fitness facilities, including personal trainers and a broad range of fitness classes. The facility features a fully equipped weight training gym, a cardiovascular centre, a flexibility centre, a performance centre, three group exercise studios, an REV Group Cycling Studio, a Body Art Pilates Studio and an extensive Yoga and Body Mind programmed featuring 14 different types of yoga
Business amenities and services:
Located on the seventh floor, the fully equipped Business Centre is accessible 24-hours a day to attend to guests and meeting attendees' business requirements. The Centre is staffed by knowledgeable attendants and includes four work stations with computer equipment, printers, fax machines and a copier, along with a conference room available for up to eight people.
24-hour business services
Computers
Express check-in/check-out
Secretarial service
Wired or wireless Internet access in meeting rooms
Four Seasons Brickell Miami Main Hotel Pool:
Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, this luxurious 2-acre (0.8-hectare) pool terrace is perfect for relaxation. It features one main pool and a whirlpool, surrounded by private cabanas furnished with comfortable lounges and ceiling fans. The experience is complemented by lounge chairs in the sun or shade and a selection of complimentary magazines and sunscreen. You can also enjoy the creative food and beverage menus that are offered poolside. Pool attendants are on hand to pamper guests with Evian spritzes, cool towels and frozen fruit brochettes.
Four Seasons Brickell Miami Golf Facilities:
Crandon Park Golf Course is a championship 18-hole golf course located on the "island paradise" of Key Biscayne, just 10 minutes from downtown Miami. It is the only public course on the Bay. Redesigned by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin in 1993, the course features the world's largest tee, seven saltwater lakes, challenging sand traps, mangrove thickets, and many holes overlooking Biscayne Bay. The course is considered one of the most beautiful and difficult par-72 courses in the state and has been rated in the top ten courses by Golf week, and one of America's top 75 upscale courses by Golf Digest.