City commission candidate and community activist Grace Solares has been fighting the development of SkyRise Miami, the 1,000-foot observation tower that has been planned by Jeff Berkowitz to be an iconic landmark in the heart of Downtown Miami, for a while now.
Although her lawsuit was dismissed on appeal a few months ago, the activist requested a reconsideration of the Third District Court of Appeals’ ruling. However, without avail, on Tuesday morning, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of Berkowitz and his iconic observation tower.
Solares’ lawsuit against the City of Miami alleged that “Miami officials violated the city charter by entering into a new long-term lease with General Growth Properties, the owners of Bayside Marketplace where SkyRise Miami will be located, without seeking competitive bids,” according to the Real Deal. Her lawsuit was thrown out by the 3rd DCA for a lack of standing and apparently the high court agreed, which could affect future litigation for other projects in similar situations.
Successfully hurdling the obstacles of litigation, SkyRise Miami looks to move forward. The proposed observation tower will be the tallest tower in all of Florida. SkyRise Miami will include three expansive observation decks overlooking Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the vibrant Miami skyline from 1,000 feet high, a 5-star restaurant, a nightclub, exclusive Sky High Club, a ballroom for private social events, a conference-style meeting room, an interactive exhibit and 3 really exciting rides including the SkyRise Flying Theater, SkyPlunge Miami and SkyRise Drop. If built, SkyRise Miami will be an extraordinary contributor to the amazing transformation of Downtown Miami.
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