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.
Tag: Miami-Dade County
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.
Who Are These Judges, Anyway? Your Guide to the Judicial Ballot
Six sitting judges — including the chief justice — want to keep their jobs, and four candidates want two others. If judicial races leave you scratching your head, here’s who’s running, who’s up for retention and where to learn more.
Bonds, Taxes and Marinas: What’s on Miami’s November Ballot?
If the words “charter amendment” make your eyes glaze over, this one’s for you. Here’s what voters are being asked to approve — or reject — on Nov. 3.
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.
More Development Coming to Douglas Road
Miami-Dade County intends to knock down a small-scale public housing complex with 24 apartments in the West Grove to make way for a new multifamily development with at least 300 units including workforce and affordable housing.
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.
Elected Officials Back Tax Cuts While Spending Big
Two of Miami-Dade’s newly-elected officials – the county tax collector and the sheriff – are publicly supporting a proposed statewide tax cut, saying local governments should spend less, while seeking more public money for their own budgets.
Shorter Hours, Fewer Services: Proposed Tax Cuts Loom Large for Libraries
The Miami-Dade Public Library System could face budget cuts of up to $20 million – about 16% of its total operating budget – if Florida voters approve the Amendment 3 property tax proposal on the November ballot, library advocates say.
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