Seven Reasons we oppose the Greenleaf/HCI project
1. DANGEROUS IN HURRICANE. The boat towers will be a serious danger to the area in storms. The towers are 72 feet and only partially enclosed; they do NOT adhere to hurricane-safe height, enclosure and reinforcement standards. In high winds the towers could disintegrate, causing boats and gas to go flying. 2. NON-COMPLIANT WITH ESTABLISHED […]
A Guiding Document for Developers
Why the Tierra Verde Overlay matters The Pinellas County Future Land Use plan includes a special chapter for Tierra Verde, the Tierra Verde Overlay. The Overlay, which consists of guiding principles for development, was added explicitly to protect the quality of life and residential character of our island. This Overlay was approved and added to […]
Local structural engineer outlines significant hurricane safety risks
William Rutledge, Tierra Verde resident and retired licensed structural engineer, sent a letter on April 2nd to the City of St. Petersburg Development Review Committee. It argues that the proposed multi-story boat storage towers present significant structural and public safety risks during hurricane conditions. Rather than asking the City to prohibit the project outright, the […]
Developer obtained site approval using an illegitimate claim; Tierra Verde Next demands immediate rescission
Tierra Verde NEXT is demanding that the St. Petersburg Development Review Commission reopen and rescind its approval of Greenleaf Capital’s planned Tierra Verde Marina expansion after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection confirmed that a State Submerged Lands Lease requirement invalidates Greenleaf’s method of meeting its mandatory number of parking spaces. A developer is required […]
Greenleaf’s Solution to Required Public Slips: Hope Nobody Counts
Greenleaf’s Tierra Verde Marina has apparently discovered a new method of regulatory compliance: When the numbers don’t work, just put up a sign saying they do. Greenleaf’s Submerged Land Lease requires that 90 percent of its wet slips are available for rent to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. To show compliance, the […]
Our Efforts Are Gaining Momentum! TV Next UPDATE
Tierra Verde NEXT has made major strides in the fight against Greenleaf’s proposed expansion of Tierra Verde Marina. What began as a challenge to development approval has grown into a coordinated legal and regulatory effort. Our involvement now spans multiple agencies and permitting issues. This update is to share details and ask for your continued […]
Developer Caught Violating Public Trust
State inspection identifies multiple violations at Tierra Verde Marina FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TIERRA VERDE, Fla. – August 31, 2026 — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a formal Warning Letter to Tierra Verde Marina after a state inspection found that the marina was not meeting multiple contractual obligations of its state Submerged Lands […]
Marina expansion is not a done deal
Even though Greenleaf’s proposed expansion of Tierra Verde Hi and Dry Marina was approved, the project is still a long way from a done deal. The developer has continued to decline to come to the table and compromise on a project compatible with Tierra Verde’s residential character and safe for manatees, seagrass beds, shorebirds and […]
Greenleaf accused of violating public access requirements at Tierra Verde Marina
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tierra Verde Next, tierraverdenext@gmail.com GREENLEAF ACCUSED OF VIOLATING PUBLIC-ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AT TIERRA VERDE MARINA The Tierra Verde community has asked the State of Florida to pause all pending development applications by Greenleaf Capital until existing violations are fully investigated, corrected, and independently verified; the public access guaranteed by the sovereign […]
Greenleaf Marina expansion races major regulatory setbacks
Tierra Verde Next received significant news late last week as both the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) raised serious concerns about Greenleaf’s proposed Marina Rack Club expansion. The agencies’ latest correspondence represents one of the strongest regulatory challenges the project has faced to date. FWC […]