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Residents who are trying to stop the Tierra Verde marina expansion project claim the developer made false statements to the city before it was approved.
Penalties could follow if the problems are not fixed.
The group is alleging the marina is not complying with state requirements that most wet slips remain available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Developers said the project would modernize the marina with new dry storage racks, upgraded existing wet slips and a new restaurant, bar and marina office.
Residents filed a petition in circuit court, challenging a May decision from St. Petersburg's Development Review Commission.
The developer says the project was scaled back after community pushback last year, but some neighbors say they still have serious concerns.
A dry storage building at the Tierra Verde Marina. Developer Greenleaf Capital has proposed two new dry storage racks, among other upgrades. (Spectrum News/Tyler O'Neill)
A scaled-down proposal to redevelop the Tierra Verde Marina is already drawing renewed resistance from some neighbors.
The owners withdrew their proposal amid community resistance, but not before forcing out local businesses.
