Miami hasn’t been this worked up over saving something since Elian Gonzales.
And while nobody’s forming a human chain in front of Gramps’ Getaway just yet, the beloved waterfront bar’s potential bulldozing has the city riled up in ways usually only seen for Copa America matches and government coups.
If you’re unfamiliar, we’re talking about Referendum 3, the initiative on this year’s ballot which would allow developers to redo the Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas, bulldozing Gramps Getaway. And though we don’t really do politics here at the Leftovers, we feel pretty safe encouraging everyone to vote No.
Why is Referendum 3 such a big deal?