The Coconut Grove Spotlight is owned and operated by Miami News Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, reader-funded news organization dedicated to providing hyper-local, independent, and investigative reporting on issues of importance to the residents of Miami, with a particular focus on the vibrant community of Coconut Grove, home to Miami City Hall.
Our Mission
We believe that unbiased, trusted news is essential for cultivating an informed citizenry, promoting community engagement, and holding those in power accountable. Your support is crucial in helping us fulfill this mission.
We gratefully thank our Donors for their generous donations:
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].
