Shutts & Bowen Miami partner Marc Sarnoff, a member of the firm’s Land Use Practice Group, was featured in the Miami Herald. The article – “Could FIU land the Trump presidential library? A Trump lawyer has toured the campus” – explored the possibility of Florida International University (FIU) being considered as a potential site for President Trump’s Presidential Library.
In a recent development, Trump’s real estate lobbyist visited FIU’s main campus, marking the beginning of discussions for potential library locations. The Miami Herald article delves into this intriguing prospect.
Marc Sarnoff, who also serves on the FIU Board of Trustees, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Who wouldn’t want that? What a great idea.”
FIU echoed this sentiment, releasing a statement that said, “Hosting a presidential library is an honor, and FIU certainly welcomes the opportunity to discuss the possibility.”
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About Marc D. Sarnoff
Marc D. Sarnoff is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen, where he practices land use and government relations law and is a member of the Land Use Practice Group. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and former City of Miami Commissioner, Marc is a proven advocate for business investment and helped shape Miami’s emergence as a hub for technology, entertainment and culture during his time in office. His experience in land use planning and zoning includes involvement in the creation of the Perez Art Museum, the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Museum Park, the development of the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center, and the creation of the 90,000 square foot Viacom movie studio. Marc is also experienced in representing the insurance industry on admiralty and maritime law issues. In his 30-year career, he has tried approximately 100 jury trials and 20 bench trials.