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.
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Opinion: Vote No on Rickenbacker Marina Deal
An urban planner who lives in Coconut Grove asks: How can the City of Miami better coordinate its regulations to protect the Grove’s unique character while allowing smart and sustainable growth?
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…]
Family Seeks Witnesses After Cyclist Critically Injured on Rickenbacker Causeway
The 63-year-old Miami orthopedic surgeon suffered severe injuries in the Aug. 29 crash. His family is asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has video from the area to come forward.
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.
On Tuesday’s Ballot: The Fate of Miami Marine Stadium
Miami voters are being asked to approve a 40-year management agreement between the City of Miami and a private company for the waterfront stadium on Virginia Key, which has been closed since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
The Mega Marina That Could Replace The Seaquarium
Miami-Dade County and its development partner have submitted plans to state regulators for a large-scale marina on Virginia Key that critics say could impact sensitive marine habitat in Biscayne Bay.
Voters to Decide Fate of Miami Marine Stadium
Proponents of a public-private partnership that could restore and reopen the historic Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key went public this week with a campaign to win voter approval of the proposed deal in August. The City of Miami wants to partner with Global Spectrum to refurbish the waterfront structure,[Read More…]
“A Major Step Forward…” County Officials Hail Seaquarium Plan
Coconut Grove-based development firm Terra Group will take control of the Seaquarium lease under the proposed plan, with a goal of modernizing the Virginia Key property for public use, according to Miami-Dade County officials.
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