Developer David Martin is actively pitching his Seaquarium redevelopment plan to local residents even while he fights efforts to force a public referendum on the project.
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Shrink the Seaquarium Marina, State Officials Say
To better protect manatees, state wildlife officials want Miami-Dade County and a local developer to downsize the proposed Seaquarium marina on Virginia Key.
The Seaquarium Project Heads to Court
A citizen’s lawsuit filed this week could force Miami-Dade County to seek voter approval for the proposed redevelopment of the Seaquarium property on Virginia Key.
A Pending Vote on the County’s Seaquarium Project
The Miami-Dade County Commission is scheduled to vote next week on a proposed land-use amendment that would advance the redevelopment of the former Seaquarium property on Virginia Key.
Bay Watch: Tracking Sharks and Rays in Biscayne Bay
Armed with decades of research, scientists in South Florida have determined that Biscayne Bay’s shallow waters, dotted with seagrass meadows and remnants of old reef, provide an important nursery for 13 species of sharks and rays.
After Pushback, Miami May Rethink Virginia Key Mooring Field
Residents raised concerns about recreation and the environment at a community meeting on the $2 million project. City officials now say they are exploring a smaller mooring field.
Lawsuit Threatened Over Seaquarium Redevelopment
A Grove resident argues the proposed 877-berth marina — and possibly more — must go before voters, raising new questions about the sweeping redevelopment plan for the iconic waterfront property on Virginia Key.
Opinion: Vote No on Rickenbacker Marina Deal
We can improve the existing marina, expand public access, restore shoreline habitat, and protect marine life without turning Virginia Key into a larger commercial marina complex, says the chairman of the Sierra Club’s Miami Group.
Deceptive Advertising: “Vote Yes to Save Virginia Key” is a Trojan Horse
To the Editor: With the firing of 30+ staffers at the Miami Herald, the Spotlight is now one of the only news outlets that can shed light on local issues, as the Herald no longer has a dedicated reporter to cover City Hall. Unfortunately, deceptive ads by out-of-town developers take[Read More…]
The Good, the Bad and the Smelly: Sargassum in Coconut Grove
It’s a haven for marine life offshore and a smelly mess when it piles up along the coast. In a record year for sargassum, the Grove is getting an up-close look at both sides.
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