Lawsuit challenges Terra’s plan to redevelop Miami Seaquarium

Two environmental advocates filed a lawsuit challenging Terra’s $100 million plan to redevelop the Miami Seaquarium on Virginia Key, arguing that the county charter requires voters’ approval.  Gregory Frankel and Aaron Stauber, who are both lawyers, cited county rules under the charter’s protections for public land, the Miami Herald reported. The lawsuit is centered around which parts of the proposal can still be considered part of the Seaquarium.  Coconut Grove-based Terra, led by David Martin, filed an application earlier this year for what could be the largest marina in the county with 325 boat slips, a fuel depot and floating […]

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