Letters to the Editor

Spotlight readers weigh in on community topics.

A Locked-in Vote

Dear Editor: My name is Peter Kellogg and my mom is Jacqueline Gross Kellogg, the current Democratic candidate for Florida House District 113. It has been a long year since my mom has announced her candidacy for this position. I remember in the beginning of this year when she decided[Read More…]

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Miami’s Gordian Knot: The Coconut Grove Playhouse

Dear Editor: The Spotlight’s recent prediction notwithstanding, the fate of the state-owned Coconut Grove Playhouse, now abandoned for two decades, may remain undecided until the November election. Incumbent Commissioner Raquel Regalado wants the “county plan” for a small local theater. Challenger Cindy Lerner wants a larger, regional theater restoration. Neither[Read More…]

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Live Local Can Destroy Neighborhoods

Dear Editor, Re The Live Local Act has Supersized Development Projects, I was glad to see the strong showing. The turnout (roughly 75 people) was remarkable given a Labor Day meeting at 10:00 a.m. It was unfortunate that District 114 Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera (whose district includes Village West) and Senator Alexis[Read More…]

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A Call for Accuracy in Journalism

Dear Editor, Once again, I am disappointed by the recent misrepresentation in the Coconut Grove Spotlight article “The Case of the Missing Benches.” The article published this past week misquoted my statement, leading to erroneous conclusions surrounding the park benches at Big Hill Park. The story stated I “cast blame” on Commissioner[Read More…]

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