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“Nonsensical”: Miami-Dade votes to pursue Fisher Island site via eminent domain

The Miami-Dade County Commission voted to pursue acquiring the Fisher Island fuel terminal property via eminent domain, escalating the battle over the nearly 10-acre site. Commissioner Raquel Regalado was the sole “no” vote at the Tuesday meeting, to amend the property description as the county moves ahead with the eminent domain process as previously approved by the commission in October. Earlier this month, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava ended negotiations with the property owner to acquire the site for $400 million. “I cannot support this item, but I hope I’m wrong,” Regalado said. “I hope that we buy a wonderful [...] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.