The Olympia (Gusman) Theater in downtown Miami was falling apart — scaffolding for years, crumbling facade, ADA issues, and even a city “repair or demolish” order.

Then came a 7-year legal battle that changed everything.

In this episode of Cut to the Chase, rising South Florida attorney Dylan Barket joins the show to break down how he and his father used historic deed restrictions to hold the City accountable and ultimately help secure a $50+ million restoration plan for one of Miami’s most iconic landmarks.

We cover:

• The lawsuit that protected the Olympia Theater
• How deed restrictions can shape real estate and preservation battles
• Why the building must remain a theater and stay open to the public
• The $50M nonprofit investment restoring the property
• The fascinating history of Maurice Gusman and the theater’s legacy
• Lessons for lawyers on winning without a courtroom verdict

This isn’t just a legal story — it’s about legacy, historic preservation, strategy, and how persistence can reshape a city.

If you care about law, real estate, historic preservation, or Miami’s future, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — should cities be held legally accountable for preserving historic buildings?

#Miami #HistoricPreservation #RealEstateLaw #Litigation #OlympiaTheater #Lawyers #DowntownMiami

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