Miami officials think the Virginia Key marina referendum is a ‘bad deal’. So why is it on the ballot?
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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…]
Judge Tosses Virginia Key Marina Referendum Lawsuit
The immediate fate of an $80 million redevelopment of Miami’s Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas will remain on the November ballot despite an ongoing legal challenge — but that doesn’t mean the project is a sure thing.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Virginia Key Marina Referendum
The operators of Rickenbacker Marina contend the redevelopment deal headed to Miami voters this fall differs materially from the proposal selected through a competitive bidding process nearly a decade ago and includes ballot language that misstates the proposed leaseholder’s financial obligations.
City Moves to Eliminate Independent Environmental Reviews
A proposed overhaul of Miami’s traffic-impact regulations would also eliminate a little-known requirement for independent environmental studies on major city land deals, raising questions about oversight of upcoming redevelopment projects.
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