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The Marine Stadium has been named to the World Monuments Fund 2010 Watch List.
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We began our efforts in the winter of 2008 and things have moved very rapidly since then. The group does not "meet" like a formal organization-but many of us are involved in a wide range of activities to revitalize the Stadium. You can track the progress by reading the email updates.
On March 27, there will be a public planning charrette for Virginia Key, to be held at the Rusty Pelican. The charette is co-sponsored by the University of Miami and Urban Environment League, and will present design concepts for the Virginia Key from the University of Miami Architectural Studio taught by Jorge Hernandez and Hilario Candela.
Over the last month, we've made steady, quiet progress with numerous public presentations and additional press. Friends of Marine Stadium is the chosen beneficiary of the Miami International Triathlon and Treasure Coast Hydroplane Regatta-both the types of events that can return to a restored Marine Stadium.
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Results of engineering study announced: Concrete restoration costs estimated to be between $5.5-8.5 million, depending upon how much additional preventive work is done to extend the life of the structure. This compares to a study done for the City of Miami which estimated the cost to be as high as $15 million. The estimates do not include other aspects of renovation (seats, bathrooms, railings, Handicapped accessiblitiy). Also, a follow on study is necessary to determine the condition of the piles.
The study was commissioned by the World Monuments Fund and was done by Simpson Gumpertz and Heger (SGH) a highly respected engineering firm which had actually analyzed the structure in 1993.
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January 14, 2010 Update
The Friends of Marine Stadium have partnered with Excel Productions to help assure that the Marine Stadium site is designed to accommodate triathlons. The Treasure Coast Inboard Hydroplane Regatta has offered to provide us with the proceeds of the sale of beer at a beer tent at the Regatta on April 24-25. Also, there will be three classes at the University of Miami who will be looking at Virginia Key and the Marine Stadium Basin during the spring semester.
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The Friends of Marine Stadium have partnered with Excel Productions to help assure that the Marine Stadium site is designed to accommodate triathlons. The Treasure Coast Inboard Hydroplane Regatta has offered to provide us with the proceeds of the sale of beer at a beer tent at the Regatta on April 24-25. Also, there will be three classes at the University of Miami who will be looking at Virginia Key and the Marine Stadium Basin during the spring semester.
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December 7, 2009 Update
Tony Goldman visits the Marine Stadium-and you can see his visit by going to Marine Stadium Multimedia section of this website. Tony is the developer most responsible for the revival of South Beach. His company. His company, Goldman Properties, has also successfully renovated neighborhoods in Soho, Center City Philadelphia, Boston, and the new Wynwood Arts District. Tony is known as a visionary and his ideas go beyond anything we have considered.
Also, another article on the Marine Stadium in Metropolis Magazine (posted in "Articles and Press").
It's tax time, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Dade Heritage Trust and become a member of the Friends of Marine Stadium. Our all volunteer organization needs your support to be successful!
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Tony Goldman visits the Marine Stadium-and you can see his visit by going to Marine Stadium Multimedia section of this website. Tony is the developer most responsible for the revival of South Beach. His company. His company, Goldman Properties, has also successfully renovated neighborhoods in Soho, Center City Philadelphia, Boston, and the new Wynwood Arts District. Tony is known as a visionary and his ideas go beyond anything we have considered.
Also, another article on the Marine Stadium in Metropolis Magazine (posted in "Articles and Press").
It's tax time, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Dade Heritage Trust and become a member of the Friends of Marine Stadium. Our all volunteer organization needs your support to be successful!
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November 20, 2009 Update
Newly elected Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado is a strong supporter of the Marine Stadium. In his swearing in ceremony, he described the Stadium as a priority of his administration.
The Marine Stadium continues to attract terrific press, including an 8 minute segment on Channel 4, local CBS news. You can view it by cutting to the attached link.
Friends of Marine Stadium is also stepping up its community outreach-we have made numerous presentations to local organizations and we seek more engagements.
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Newly elected Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado is a strong supporter of the Marine Stadium. In his swearing in ceremony, he described the Stadium as a priority of his administration.
The Marine Stadium continues to attract terrific press, including an 8 minute segment on Channel 4, local CBS news. You can view it by cutting to the attached link.
Friends of Marine Stadium is also stepping up its community outreach-we have made numerous presentations to local organizations and we seek more engagements.
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There are now over 1,000 Miami Marines on our email list!
Discussion of press campaign. A major story put out by the Associated Press has been syndicated by newspapers all over the country. There has also been much local press, including a story on local ABC Channel 10.
Notice of two events; November 4 exhibition and presentation at the University of Miami School of Architecture and November 10 Fundraiser for Dade Heritage Trust. The magazine format "Preservation Today" which focuses on the Marine Stadium, will be unveiled at the fundraiser.
The accompanying image by Miami Marine Chris Richardson is a carved pumpkin-in the shape of the Stadium!
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Miami Marine Stadium named to 2010 Watch List of the World Monuments Fund (WMF). WMF is the foremost organization dedicated to the protection of architectural and cultural heritage sites world wide.
Penny Lambeth and Violette Sproul will be initiating a major naional press campaign to capitalize on endorsements of World Monuments Fund and Jimmy Buffett.
On October 8, Miami City Commission decided to postpone a decision on the Virginia Key Master Plan until May, 2009. This will provide additional time to work on the plan. While the Master Plan has been much improved, we are very pleased with this result.
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October 5, 2009 Update
The City Commission will hear the redraft of the Virginia Key Master Plan on October 8. Friends of Marine Stadium are urged to attend the meeting-or if they can't make it, contact the Mayor and Commission to support the Stadium. This update notes that the plan is much improved. We do, however, have some concerns-they are described in this update.
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The City Commission will hear the redraft of the Virginia Key Master Plan on October 8. Friends of Marine Stadium are urged to attend the meeting-or if they can't make it, contact the Mayor and Commission to support the Stadium. This update notes that the plan is much improved. We do, however, have some concerns-they are described in this update.
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September 26, 2009 Update
Jimmy Buffett video endorsing the restoration of Marine Stadium is introduced! Thank you to many people who helped create it. Brief discussion of latest update of the City's draft Virginia Key Master Plan, which includes the Marine Stadium and site.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sHaUUQkQI
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Jimmy Buffett video endorsing the restoration of Marine Stadium is introduced! Thank you to many people who helped create it. Brief discussion of latest update of the City's draft Virginia Key Master Plan, which includes the Marine Stadium and site.
Cut and paste the following the link below into your browser to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sHaUUQkQI
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September 18, 2009
Notice of Planning Design Workshop for Virginia Key on September 26 sponsored by the Urban Environment League.
Also, a brief discussion of feasibility. Friends of Marine Stadium has now documented 24 experienced promoters and event organizations who are interested holding events at Miami Marine Stadium. Not only does this demonstrate feasibility, but we are now in a position to sit down with groups who might manage the Marine Stadium and show them how they can create a very successful business model.
If you know of a promoter or organization who might be interested in presenting events at the Marine Stadium, please refer them to us. As our survey becomes more comprehensive, our case becomes even more compelling.
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Notice of Planning Design Workshop for Virginia Key on September 26 sponsored by the Urban Environment League.
Also, a brief discussion of feasibility. Friends of Marine Stadium has now documented 24 experienced promoters and event organizations who are interested holding events at Miami Marine Stadium. Not only does this demonstrate feasibility, but we are now in a position to sit down with groups who might manage the Marine Stadium and show them how they can create a very successful business model.
If you know of a promoter or organization who might be interested in presenting events at the Marine Stadium, please refer them to us. As our survey becomes more comprehensive, our case becomes even more compelling.
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Notification of some upcoming meetings: Virginia Key Master Plan coming back to the Planning Advisory Board on September 18 and the City Commission on October 8. The Urban Environment League is planning a public workshop on the Virginia Key Master Plan on September 26.
Also, some new press on the Marine Stadium, an episode of Miami Vice that features the Stadium, and more......
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August 20, 2009 Update
Information on "If Seats Could Talk" Project, the book of Marine Stadium memories that is being compiled by girl scout Hannah Imberman. Hannah and her friend Kira Feldman were interviewed by Comcast Newsmakers and will be featured in CNN Headline News in South Florida.
Also included is a round-up of other activities about the Stadium.
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Information on "If Seats Could Talk" Project, the book of Marine Stadium memories that is being compiled by girl scout Hannah Imberman. Hannah and her friend Kira Feldman were interviewed by Comcast Newsmakers and will be featured in CNN Headline News in South Florida.
Also included is a round-up of other activities about the Stadium.
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Stadium Takes Important Step Toward Potential Restoration
Engineering Study for Marine Stadium funded.
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Engineering Study for Marine Stadium funded.
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June 23, 2009 Update
Engineering study of the Marine Stadium is funded. Sources include The World Monuments Fund, The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Villagers, Inc. Miami Dade County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez, The John and Selene Devaney Foundation, and Friends of Marine Stadium and Dade Heritage Trust.
The Virginia Key Master Plan was voted down by the Planning Advisory Board on a 8-0 vote. The Plan was withdrawn from the Agenda of the Miami City Commission meeting on June 23, 2009
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Engineering study of the Marine Stadium is funded. Sources include The World Monuments Fund, The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Villagers, Inc. Miami Dade County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez, The John and Selene Devaney Foundation, and Friends of Marine Stadium and Dade Heritage Trust.
The Virginia Key Master Plan was voted down by the Planning Advisory Board on a 8-0 vote. The Plan was withdrawn from the Agenda of the Miami City Commission meeting on June 23, 2009
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June 16, 2009 Update
A discussion of the Virginia Key Master Plan and how it relates to the Marine Stadium.
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A discussion of the Virginia Key Master Plan and how it relates to the Marine Stadium.
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May 27, 2009 Update
Fundraising opportunity: all new contributions to Friends of Marine Stadium will be matched, dollar per dollar, up to $12,500 by the John and Selene Devaney Foundation. Offer is good up until June 8, 2009.
The City of Miami unveils the Master Plan for Virginia Key. Upcoming meetings of June 9 at the Waterfront Advisory Board, June 17 at the Planning Advisory Board, and June 25 at the City of Miami Commission. We are currently evaluating the plan. We urge all citizens to get involved in the process.
The Friends of Marine Stadium will accept an award from the Urban Environment League at their June 9 "Orchid and Onion" Award Cocktail Reception and annual meeting at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club on June 9 at 6:00 PM. The meeting is free and open to everyone.
Friends of Marine Stadium is applying to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to be designated as a historic site. There are nine sites in the United States. You can assist this process by emaiing memories of rock concerts at the Marine Stadium to ifseatscouldtalk@gmail.com
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Fundraising opportunity: all new contributions to Friends of Marine Stadium will be matched, dollar per dollar, up to $12,500 by the John and Selene Devaney Foundation. Offer is good up until June 8, 2009.
The City of Miami unveils the Master Plan for Virginia Key. Upcoming meetings of June 9 at the Waterfront Advisory Board, June 17 at the Planning Advisory Board, and June 25 at the City of Miami Commission. We are currently evaluating the plan. We urge all citizens to get involved in the process.
The Friends of Marine Stadium will accept an award from the Urban Environment League at their June 9 "Orchid and Onion" Award Cocktail Reception and annual meeting at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club on June 9 at 6:00 PM. The meeting is free and open to everyone.
Friends of Marine Stadium is applying to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to be designated as a historic site. There are nine sites in the United States. You can assist this process by emaiing memories of rock concerts at the Marine Stadium to ifseatscouldtalk@gmail.com
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The John and Selene Devaney Foundation offer to match all new donations to Friends of Marine Stadium, up to $12,500. The matching opportunity is good through June 8, 2009.
Continued follow-up from designation of "11 Most Endangered" List. As part of the listing, the Marine Stadium is featured in The New York Times and the NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams. The Miami Herald publishes its third editorial in favor of the Marine Stadium.
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April 28, 2009 Update
The National Trust for Historic Preservation names the Marine Stadium to its 2009 list of America's Most Endangered Historic Places.
The Preservation Planning Studio of the University of Miami will make a presentation on planning alternatives for the Marine Stadium Basin and Virginia Key. The event will be at the Miami Rowing Club, Friday, May 8, from 10:00 AM-12:00. The event is free and open to the public. Details included.
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation names the Marine Stadium to its 2009 list of America's Most Endangered Historic Places.
The Preservation Planning Studio of the University of Miami will make a presentation on planning alternatives for the Marine Stadium Basin and Virginia Key. The event will be at the Miami Rowing Club, Friday, May 8, from 10:00 AM-12:00. The event is free and open to the public. Details included.
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Many Miami Marines have told us about the terrific experiences they had at the Marine Stadium. Hannah Imberman and Kira Feldman, two terrific girl scouts, are gathering these "memories " for a book! You can write up your remembrances of the Stadium and submit it to Hannah and Kira at the web address ifseatscouldtalk.gmail.
Your write-up should be no more than one page. And if you have any pictures, send them along. Click on the link below for more details. Attached is a photo of Hannah and Kira
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