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Voters rejected Virginia Key redevelopment deal. What happens to the marinas now?
On Tuesday, about 65% of Miami voters rejected an $80 million redevelopment plan for two city-owned marinas and waterfront land on Virginia Key. It was the second time in recent years that voters rejected a long-term lease of the almost 28-acre property, which includes the Marine Stadium and Rickenbacker marinas. But Tuesday’s rejection of Miami’s Referendum 3 doesn’t mean the current operator of Rickenbacker Marina — and its tenant, the Gramps Getaway bar and restaurant — gets to stay forever. Instead, it takes commissioners right back to the drawing board on an issue that has plagued the city for over a decade — with many of the same players vying for the valuable chunk of land. Moving forward, the City Commission could decide to put out a new request for proposals and take another bid to voters in the future, or commissioners could decide that the city should run both marinas itself. The city already runs the Marine Stadium Marina. Commissioner Damian Pardo told the Miami Herald he would be looking forward to new proposals, seeing it as an opportunity to “start from scratch.” “I would like to see a lot of community input and strong community benefits with a
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New City of Miami fire stations could start construction as early as 2027
Construction and repairs of new and existing fire stations in the city of Miami will start as early as next year after voters this week approved a $450 million bond for public safety improvements. At a press conference in City Hall Thursday, Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins outlined her plans for...
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Miami vs. DC: What 90 condo projects can teach us about our market
Welcome to Kami’s Korner where we’ll take a deep dive into Arlington’s condominium market by focusing on what’s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight the opportunities and insights shaping the future of condo living in Arlington. I had the opportunity...
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Little Haiti Mega Project Moves Forward
Years after winning city approval, a proposed 8.5 million-square-foot project in the heart of Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood is now moving forward, with the first portion of the development expected to break ground in 2027. Neil Fairman, chairman of Plaza Equity Partners and co-developer of the Magic City Innovation...
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Miami library supporters to fight for funding amid Amendment 3 cuts
Miami-Dade libraries face big budget cuts after voters passed Amendment 3 — and now advocates are figuring out a path forward. Why it matters: Amendment 3 will deliver a tax break to homeowners but slash funding for local governments, including the Miami-Dade Public Library System, which is funded through a special taxing district. Threat level: Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library has warned that the amendment could lead to mass library closures and job cuts. Amendment 3 is expected to slash library funding by $21 million next year, or about 17% of their budget, according to county projections. That gap would increase to $38.7 million, or 31% of the budget, by 2028. The latest: The nonprofit plans to lobby state and county leaders, and work with partners to find long-term funding solutions. The group is also asking the community to chip in with donations, write letters of support and visit their local libraries to demonstrate the demand. What they're saying: Kristy Quiros, a board trustee and advocacy chair with Friends of the MDPL, tells Axios she hopes private donors "will rise to the occasion, but everybody is about to have their hand out because this is so much more far