Born into one of Coconut Grove’s founding families, Munroe spent a lifetime sailing Biscayne Bay, exploring the natural world and carrying forward the legacy of his grandfather, Commodore Ralph Munroe.
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Coconut Grove Spotlight Sues City of Miami Over Media Policy
The federal lawsuit challenges a City Hall policy that requires most media inquiries to be routed through the city’s communications office, arguing that it restricts the flow of public information and limits residents’ understanding of how their government operates and how decisions are made.
A Commission Recap: Traffic, Trees and Voter Turnout
The City Commission agreed to address traffic problems on eight Grove streets, established an advisory committee on trees, scheduled a voter referendum on the city’s election calendar, and deferred a decision on $450 million in new bond funding.
Sunday in the Park with A.C.’s Icees
Alan Cohen, the A.C. behind A.C.’s Icees, celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday in Kennedy Park, where he has been serving chilled icees for more than four decades.
Coconut Grove’s Art Weekend in Photos
Art lovers turned out in force this weekend for the 62nd edition of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. Take a look back with these images from the fair.
Remembering Thelma Gibson
A strong advocate for community health care and housing, Gibson leaves a lasting legacy in Coconut Grove, where she was born in December 1926.
A Bark in the Park: The Underline’s New Dog Park
A new dog park drew crowds of people – and their pets – to the newest phase of The Underline on Saturday.
Miami Moves to Revive Tower Theater in Little Havana
The Miami City Commission voted last week to hand control of the historic Tower Theater back to Miami Dade College, reversing a controversial 2022 decision that placed the theater under the direct control of Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo.
Still Crazy After All These Years: King Mango Strut Photos
The 2026 edition of Coconut Grove’s favorite parade was crazy, colorful and chaotic – just like it should be.
The Spotlight’s Top 10 Stories of 2025
From environmental warnings and high-stakes art-fraud allegations to colorful characters and community traditions, these were the Coconut Grove Spotlight stories that resonated most with readers 2025.
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