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On Thursday, April 23, Coconut Grove paused to celebrate one of its own. Monty Trainer, the legendary man behind Monty’s Raw Bar, was officially awarded the Key to the City of Miami.
The ceremony drew a crowd of longtime friends, city leaders, and Grove regulars who have spent decades visiting Monty’s. It was the kind of gathering that looked so very Miami. Familiar faces, warm speeches, and a deep sense of pride for someone who helped shape the neighborhood into what it is today.
When Monty, also known as “Grove Father,” took the mic, he kept it classic. “Miami, I promise to use my new powers wisely… starting with extending happy hour,” he joked…