Fica, FIC Sue to Block HRP's $400 Million Fisher Island Sale to Miami-Dade
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 1
Fica, FIC Sue to Block HRP's $400 Million Fisher Island Sale to Miami-Dade
1 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 1
Summary
Fica and the Fisher Island Club filed suit Thursday to stop HRP Group from selling the Fisher Island fuel-farm site to Miami-Dade County for $400 million, saying the deal would void their rights and keep the depot beside homes.
The challenge followed HRP’s agreement in principle to flip the parcel to the county for a $220 million gain after buying it for $180 million in September 2025 and planning a $2 billion condo project.
Miami-Dade moved to preserve the Depression-era fuel terminal because PortMiami—the world’s busiest cruise port—relies on it; the nearest alternative fueling site is 22 miles away at Port Everglades.
The dispute has widened from the county’s earlier eminent-domain threat, which prompted Fica and FIC’s January constitutional lawsuit, into a fight over whether taxpayers should fund a windfall to keep critical port infrastructure in place.
With the developer gone, who is now responsible for the 'dangerous fuel farm' threatening ultra-luxury Fisher Island?
How did a developer leverage a fuel depot into a $220 million taxpayer-funded profit in less than one year?
$400 Million Fisher Island Fuel Depot Dispute: Legal, Economic, and Community Stakes for PortMiami and Miami-Dade
Overview
As of June 2026, a major legal battle is unfolding over the future of the Fisher Island fuel terminal, where developers Related Group and Raycliff Capital aim to build a condominium complex. The Fisher Island Community Association has filed a lawsuit to block this plan, highlighting a clash between luxury development and the community’s safety concerns. This dispute is especially significant because the fuel depot is critical infrastructure for PortMiami, a major economic engine supporting over 340,000 jobs. The outcome will shape not only Fisher Island’s landscape but also the operational future of PortMiami and the region’s economy.