This Amazon warehouse in Ruskin, FL is one of many the e-commerce giant has opened in recent years. This Amazon warehouse in Ruskin, FL is one of many the e-commerce giant has opened in recent years.

MIAMI—Amazon recently inked its largest-ever lease in Miami. The e-commerce giant leased 91 acres at Carrie Meek International Business Park, a speculative $250 million industrial project at the Opa-locka Airport.

The announcement of Amazon’s decision to occupy the industrial park comes just months after Foundry Commercial revealed details on its public/private partnership with The Carrie Meek Foundation. Under the partnership, the Foundation will receive a portion of all proceeds generated from the facility to offer job training to area residents, among other life-altering services, such as health care, affordable housing and education.

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