To the Editor: As Chairman of the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council, I’m writing to correct Richard Fendelman’s August 21st claim that the new Coconut Grove Playhouse theater will have fewer seats than the 300-seat theater detailed in the County’s proposed plans. The plans for the new theater include a total[Read More…]

To the Editor: Regarding your August 18 article concerning the Coconut Grove Playhouse. Your link to the County’s web page and subsequent link to their current (so-called) ‘renovation’ plans show their schematic for their advertised 300-seat theater to be only 201 seats. Their rehearsal space is not part of ‘the’[Read More…]

To the Editor: Substitution ordinances – changing legislative language prior to a binding commission vote, as described in a recent Spotlight story – are a major problem because they undermine the public’s trust in a City administration that is already very short of that. The citizenry needs to believe their[Read More…]

To the Editor: I’ve been reading the Coconut Grove Spotlight faithfully for about a year and wanted to let you know how much I love your publication. I just went on your website to make a recurring donation.  High-quality local journalism is vital, yet sometimes it seems like an endangered[Read More…]

To the Editor: It was great to read your recent article in support of Shake-a-Leg. They serve a great purpose to our community, but I think your congratulatory left out some important facts. As a longtime Grove resident, I have witnessed the growth of this organization over many years. Unfortunately,[Read More…]

To the Editor: I’m responding to Rhonwyn Ullmann’s letter advocating that the city change the lights to allow an all-cross pedestrian light at Grand/McFarland/Main Highway. I approached the city many years ago, suggesting this same solution. The response was that the traffic engineers didn’t want to slow down auto traffic.[Read More…]

To the Editor: Your article on affordability bonus zoning regulations should not have had the photo of the Grove Landing project as the leading image without any of the facts for clarity and proper information.  Also, the caption under the main photo was completely wrong and misleading.  You claim this[Read More…]

To the Editor: I am so happy the Spotlight is sharing information about goings on in the Grove. Thank you! I live in South Grove, but am in Center Grove a lot (Pilates, haircuts, dining, etc.). For many years I have had concerns about people (myself included) crossing at Grand[Read More…]

To the Editor: As a long-time resident of Coconut Grove, I’ve watched our city change — and not always for the better. I’m writing to express deep concern over the proposed Transit Station Neighborhood Development (TSND) overlay that’s now before the City Commission.  This isn’t thoughtful planning. It’s overreach. The[Read More…]

To the Editor: Last week, something big happened that could change life for a lot of families in Miami. It didn’t make headlines, but it should have. The city’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board reviewed a proposal called the Transit Station Neighborhood Development (TSND) overlay. It sounds technical, but the[Read More…]