The Coconut Grove Spotlight is independently owned and operated by Miami News Trust, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fact-based, accountable local coverage of Coconut Grove and the City of Miami. We have no paywall, no outside ownership, and no editorial influence from advertisers or donors. What sustains us is this community.
Our Mission
To deliver independent, fact-based local news that informs, engages, and empowers residents of Coconut Grove — holding power accountable and keeping neighbors connected to the place they call home.
Our Supporters Make This Possible
The individuals and families listed below have made a direct investment in independent local news. Their generosity sustains our reporting, funds our operations, and moves us closer to the sustainable, fully staffed newsroom Coconut Grove deserves. We are grateful for every one of them.
Guardian Donor – $10,000 and above
First Amendment Fan – $5,000 and above
- Dave and Kathryn Villano
News Leader – $2,500 and above
- Elena Carpenter and Mike Smith
- Don Finefrock
- Mel Meinhardt and Lauren Smith
- Clark Spurrier
Staunch Supporter – $1,000 and above
- Barbara Lange
- Bruce and Mary Seabrook
- Kate and Steve Patterson
- Anonymous “Watching out for the Grove”
Keep Them Honest – $500 and above
- Sylvano Bignon
- Marcelo Fernandez
- Barbara Dill
- Colin Smith and Donna Froome
- Nathalie Manzano
- Scott & Kathy Howard
- Kerrin Bermont
- Dan Prigmore
- The Patrick and Jodi Farrell Family
- Anonymous “In Honor of Local Journalism”
- Anonymous “Investing in our local news”
Count on Me – Above $100+
- Marc Milgram
- Lucian Ferster
- Yasmina McCarty
- Melorie Noble
- Marika Lynch
- Tom Hutton
- Trevor Beaney
- Elvis Cruz
- Deb Stevens
- Joseph Natoli
- Zulay Labra
- Richard Shipley
- Ken Hartmann
- Harriett Galvin and Michael Mayfield
- Philip Kushlan
- Chris Block
- Michael Grunwald
- Peter B Brisbane
- Paula McNicholas
- Wendy Kamilar
- Julie Neitzel
- Diane Fitzsimmons
- Peter Roth
- Monica Deeks
- Gailen David
- Scott Shaw
- Christine Rupp
- Carolyn Groobey
- John Schoendorf
- Joseph Falk
- Augusta Neal
- Frances S MacIntyre
- Robin Gowda
- William Finan
- Lara Danguillecourt
- Lisa L Treister
- Stephen Licata
- Jim Tolpin
- David W Frankel
- Marcel Laniado
- Hank Sanchez-Resnik
- Marlene Erven
- Anna Sfakianaki
- Cindy Lerner
- Wes Clark
- Matthew Rhyner
- Dennis Edwards and Mark Steinberg
- Maryann Wagner
- Clau Koenig
- Lorena and Jim Hartenstein
- Teresa Elliott
- Elliot Prigozen
- Michael W Clary
- Benedict Kuehne
- Sally Willits
- Lynn and Elliot Prigozen
- Wendy D Zane
- Dan and Kit Kimball
- Chris McAliley
- Chris Crystal
- Tom and Jodi Verrengia
- Miguel Caridad
- Neal McAliley
- Judy Williams
- Mike Clary
- George Haj
- Jackie Gautreaux
- Michael Simon
- Barbara Pope
- Carole Smith
- Malcolm Appelbaum
- Michelle Barone
- Steve & Atchana Capellini
- Lynda Richards
- Eleanor Williamson
- Anonymous “For local journalism!”
- Anonymous “For the volunteer staff”
Strong Neighbors – Up to $100
- Anonymous Donors
By becoming a donor, you are not only supporting quality, independent journalism, but also investing in the well-being and empowerment of Coconut Grove and the surrounding communities in the city of Miami. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information or to discuss customized sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at [email protected].
