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Related Group’s Hollywood Live Local project draws suit from residents, nonprofit
By The Real Deal
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
Hollywood residents are jumping into the brawl over Florida’s developer-friendly Live Local Act with a lawsuit to block a planned beachfront tower. Kathleen DiBona and the newly formed nonprofit Keep Public Lands Public is suing the City of Hollywood and an affiliate of Related Group over the propos
Key takeaway Related Group has a 99-year lease on the 4-acre site fronting a public beach, with plans to build a luxury condo and community center.
Why this matters in The Miami
The lawsuit over the Hollywood Live Local project has significant implications for Miami -Dade County, where similar debates over development and public land use are ongoing. The case raises questions about the balance between private development and community access to public spaces, particularly in coastal areas vulnerable to sea-level rise and flooding. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami's approach to development will be closely watched by neighboring cities. The fact that Related Group has a 99-year lease on the site fronting a public beach in Hollywood suggests that long-term planning and community engagement will be crucial in determining the project's fate. The outcome of this lawsuit may set a precedent for future development projects in Miami-Dade County, where neighborhoods like Miami Beach and Little Havana are already grappling with the challenges of growth and gentrification.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Hollywood residents are jumping into the brawl over Florida’s developer-friendly Live Local Act with a lawsuit to block a planned beachfront tower. Kathleen DiBona and the newly formed nonprofit Keep Public Lands Public is suing the City of Hollywood and an affiliate of Related Group over the propos
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