Referendum 3 will let Miami voters decide the fate of Virginia Key

Referendum 3 is a major measure on the ballot for City of Miami voters regarding the future of Virginia Key. Voters will decide what becomes of almost 30 acres of waterfront property, framed by supporters and developers as a way to revitalize the area located in front of Biscayne Bay. Miami, this November, voting yes will turn a marine for some into a waterfront for all, said a Save Virginia Key political advertisement. This marina is dated, and the infrastructure is dated, said David Filler, chief development officer for Suntex Marinas. However, critics have their concerns, mostly in regard to the environmental effect the project will have. Our public waterfronts are vital to our community. Out-of-state developers are trying to take it from us, said a Preserve and Protect Miami political advertisement. The impact to the environment is not reversible. They re very intense; they don t consider a master plan for all of Virginia Key, said Adam Gersten, owner