MIAMI – Two times in advance of the purchase to vacate the Virginia Essential premises, the owner of the Miami Seaquarium announced Friday the filing of a federal lawsuit in opposition to Miami-Dade County.
Eduardo Albor, CEO of The Dolphin Firm issued the adhering to statement:
“As stewards of the Miami Seaquarium, aspect of The Dolphin Company’s worldwide household of parks, we are deeply fully commited to the more than 2,500 employees members that are responsible for the welfare of our maritime inhabitants and the instructional mission we proudly produce in the communities we serve.
Submitting this lawsuit versus Miami-Dade County is a stage we just take with hefty hearts but distinct minds, pushed by our duty to shield our legacy and be certain our capacity to keep on earning positive impacts on marine conservation.
We stand firm in our perception that with reasonable cure and guidance from Miami-Dade County, we can overcome
the recent issues and emerge much better, for the reward of our community, our personnel, and the animals we are dedicated to shielding, just like we do in all our parks.”
This is what the lawsuit alleges:
1. Unfair Regulatory Practices: The lawsuit alleges that Miami-Dade County has imposed restrictions that unfairly focus on the operations of the Miami Seaquarium, hindering our capacity to deliver on our mission of conservation and education and learning for our neighborhood
2. Breach of Agreement: Miami-Dade County is accused of failing to honor agreements, affecting the Seaquarium’s operational capabilities and future advancement strategies, as managed by The Dolphin
Organization.
3. Restrictive Zoning and Land Use Policies: The grievance outlines how restrictive zoning and land use
guidelines have been discriminatorily applied against the Seaquarium, unfairly restricting our efforts for
improvement and growth.
4. Financial Damages: The Dolphin Company seeks compensation for the economic damages incurred thanks to the county’s actions, which have adversely impacted the fiscal stability and growth possible of the Miami Seaquarium.
5. Reputational Harm: The lawsuit includes allegations of steps taken by Miami-Dade County that have unjustly harmed the standing of the Miami Seaquarium and staff customers, beneath the stewardship of The Dolphin Enterprise, impacting our standing in the neighborhood and conservation circles.
