A marine terminal on Fisher Island is at the center of a legal battle between local residents, developers, cruise lines and Miami-Dade County.
Why it matters: The terminal has for about a century supplied fuel for cargo and cruise ships at PortMiami and its future could have a significant impact on the local economy, the Wall Street Journal reported.
- PortMiami, one of the largest in the world, generates $61 billion annually for the region, per the outlet.
The big picture: The fight underscores the growing divide between the ultra-wealthy in Miami and the working class and everyday industries that support the county’s economy.
Between the lines: The terminal, built in the 1920s, spans a 10-acre tract on Fisher Island, one of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the country…