An appeals court
Friday cleared the way for the demolition of the old Silver
Sands motel on Key Biscayne, rejecting a challenge from a
nearby condo owner who said the 14-story tower would block
its views. The parcel was sold for $205 million – an island
record – but developers have said the investment in the
Atlantic Ocean property will be much more.
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The suit involved a
due-process challenge to the way the Key Biscayne Village
Council approved the 301 Ocean Drive project last October.
The owner, an LLC managed by the family of the late
billionaire Sheldon Adelson, argued it wasn’t given proper
written notice of the meeting.
The Village argued it followed all the required legal steps.
The appellate court denied the challenge in an unsigned
ruling without an opinion. Such a “per curiam” ruling likely
ends the litigation, said appellate law expert Mark Hicks.
“A per curiam denial without a written opinion effectively
precludes further appellate review,” he said, while noting
that technically, owner Key Biscayne Park Acquisition can
ask for a rehearing.
David Martin’s Terra Group expects construction to start in
late 2026. The luxury condo will have 56 units, the same
number of units at the motel it will be replacing. The
acquisition price, confirmed last week, involves a
partnership with Fortune International Group. |
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In Miami-Dade Circuit Court ,Judges Miguel de la O,
Daryl Trawick, and Ramiro Areces hear a challenge to a new Key
Biscayne zoning law adopted to allow a new luxury condo tower at the
site of the Silver Sands motel, Thursday, March 27, 2025
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