Miami Seaquarium demands Miami-Dade to rescind its eviction notice NBC 6 South Florida [Video]

The owners of the Miami Seaquarium demanded Monday that Miami-Dade County rescind its decision to terminate the attraction’s lease, saying the county overlooked its efforts to correct the violations regarding the animals it cares for and its facilities.

In a nine-page letter addressed to the county, park operator The Dolphin Company said the lease agreement with the county remains “valid and binding” and that it received the notice with “grave concern and disappointment.” It claimed Miami-Dade’s actions overstepped the legal authority of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Florida Wildlife Commission and the county’s Board of Commissioners.

“The prospect of terminating our lease does not only jeopardize the future of this beloved institution but also has far-reaching implications for the community we serve and the dedicated team that makes our mission possible,” executive director Edwin Gonzalez said in part.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava sent a “Notice of Termination of Lease” letter Thursday to …