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Live Local Act megaproject developer sued again –– by someone he says he’s never met
By Lidia Dinkova at The Real Deal
· June 5, 2026
· 1 min read
Spanish developer Pablo Castro, who made a splash with plans for Miami -Dade County’s largest Live Local Act project, faces a third lawsuit over the planned complex. The Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce filed a suit against Castro, the Digital Housing Platform entity he manages, and three other peop
Key takeaway The suit was filed last week in Miami-Dade Circuit Court.
Why this matters in The Miami
The latest lawsuit against Pablo Castro, the developer behind Miami-Dade County's largest Live Local Act project, raises questions about the viability of this ambitious undertaking. As the project aims to bring new life to a significant area in the county, the repeated legal challenges it faces may impact its ability to move forward. Miami's neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Wynwood, have seen numerous revitalization efforts in recent years, and the success of this project could have a ripple effect on the local economy and community development. The allegations of misappropriated trade secrets by the Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce also highlight the complex web of relationships between local businesses, government entities, and developers in Miami-Dade County. As the case unfolds in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, it will be worth watching how the county's government and business leaders respond to these developments, and what implications they may have for the future of large-scale projects in the area.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
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What is this story about? Spanish developer Pablo Castro, who made a splash with plans for Miami-Dade County’s largest Live Local Act project, faces a third lawsuit over the planned complex. The Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce filed a suit against Castro, the Digital Housing Platform entity he manages, and three other peop
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