South FloridaJun 26, 2024Miami Seaquarium hit with eviction lawsuitMiami-Dade County wants to kick out operator for alleged mistreatment of sea animals and crumbling structures at Virginia Key landmark attraction
South FloridaSep 6, 2023Alex Diaz de la Portilla, cronies allegedly squeezed city marina operator: lawsuitMiami commissioner and his associates accused of shaking down Aabad Melwani, whose company has city lease to provide boat docks on Virginia Key
South FloridaAug 9, 2022Controversial Virginia Key homeless camp plan put on holdAmid widespread outrage, city leaders proposed rounding up the homeless to move them to the island
South FloridaNov 3, 2021Miami’s real estate-backed mayor reelected, Virginia Key marina lease rejectedVoters rejected ballot measure on no-bid Virginia Key marina lease
South FloridaOct 12, 2021After yearslong bidding battle, Miami faces legal challenge over marina referendumRCI Marine and Suntex Marinas team sues city and current Rickenbacker Marina operator over redevelopment proposal
South FloridaNov 17, 2020Miami commissioners reject proposals for marina redevelopmentTop-ranked partnership of RCI Group and Suntex Marinas had offered the city an $80M revamp of both marinas
South FloridaJun 24, 2019Virginia Key marina operator seeks to stave off eviction by suing city of MiamiRickenbacker Marina Inc. accuses Miami officials of seeking to collect additional rent that is not in the lease agreement
South FloridaAug 25, 2017Miami Marine Stadium renovation plan will cost $40MFeatures include a new floating stage for concerts and performances with dressing rooms for artists
South FloridaAug 7, 2017Mayor Regalado to push for a special commission vote on Virginia Key marina proposalAabad Melwani's Biscayne Marine lost its bid protest late last week
South FloridaJul 10, 2017City hastens to resolve Virginia Key Marina redevelopment bid protestAabad Melwani contends the city’s rush to award the rights to redevelop the marina is what led to his bid protest
South FloridaMay 26, 2017Three sets of bidders compete for Rickenbacker Marina redevelopmentBids include new public spaces, restaurants, watersports and automated boat storage