Environmental groups challenge Miami International Boat Show plans

Environmental groups have joined Key Biscayne's fight to steer the annual Miami International Boat Show away from the Miami Marine Stadium. The groups have challenged an application submitted by the National Marine Manufacturer's Association (NMMA) for a 5-year permit to construct temporary docking facilities in the Miami Marine Stadium basin. The application, which was submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Jacksonville Office on April 17, remained open for public comment until last week. On…