A proposal has been filed to largely demolish the historic Savoy Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, to make way for a 38-story tower. The developer intends to leverage Florida’s Live Local Act, a measure designed to bypass local zoning restrictions and historic preservation safeguards. While the plan includes preserving a portion of the Savoy Hotel’s facade and lobby, the project has sparked significant backlash. Local officials and preservation advocates are voicing strong objections, fearing the substantial loss of a culturally significant landmark in Miami Beach. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between development interests and the preservation of historical architecture in Florida. The fate of the Savoy Hotel now rests with local authorities’ review of the submitted plans.