Gambling in Miami Beach? No thank you!
NY Post
Vegas by the sea? No thank you!
With Florida’s legislature back in session, a proposed bill is on the table that would extend casino gaming to Miami Beach and beyond.
The only problem? Miami Beach residents don’t want slot machines along their shores.
The electorate — myself included — has repeatedly (and resoundingly) voted down the possibility of bringing gambling to the beach for years.
Nevertheless, Senate Bill 1054 intends to bypass local municipalities and zoning regulations by waiving the statewide and county voter referendum as required by the Florida Constitution.
Obviously, hoteliers like Jeffrey Soffer, who owns the Fontainebleau, Miami Beach’s largest hotel property, want to rake in lucrative casino revenue, regardless of what locals have to say.
