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Marine Stadium Named to World Monuments Fund 2010 Watch List
The Marine Stadium has been named to the World Monuments Fund 2010 Watch List along with other sites such as Macchu Picchu and the Center Cities of Buenos Aires and Old Jerusalem.

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August 29, 2008 Update
This very comprehensive update covers the results of our press campaign and our initial due diligence into the subjects of managing, programming, and financing for the Marine Stadium.

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Miami Herald Editorial August 30, 2008
This is the second editorial from the Miami Herald which strongly endorses the retention and restoration of the Miami Marine Stadium as part of the Virginia Key Master Plan.

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Kiwanis Club of Little Havana
We are very pleased to have the Kiwanis Club as a sponsor. This very important business ogranizaton sponsors Carnaval Miami, one of the largest street festivals in the Western Hemisphere. The Kiwanis Club recognizes the role that the Marine Stadium has played in the Cuban Heritage of Miami. The organization would also like to promote concerts at the Stadium.

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EDSA Master Plan
On August 26, 2008, EDSA, the City's planning consultant for Virginia Key, unveiled its preliminary Master Plan. Click on the link below to go to the Planning Department website and view the Master Plan.

http://www.miamigov.com/planning/pages/urban_design/VKey.asp

August 24, 2008 Update
This email communication was sent out to Friends of Marine Stadium just before the August 26 meeting where EDSA presented its Master Plan for Virginia Key.

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The Islander-August 14, 2008 Front Page Story
An excellent, comprehensive introduction to the history of Miami Marine Stadium from inception. Includes interview with Jorge Hernandez, Co-Founder of Friends of Marine Stadium.

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Propeller Magazine-How To Save A Memory
This beautiful article in Propeller Magazine, a publication for power boat enthusiasts, was actually written in January, 2008, before the formation of Friends of Marine Stadium.

Since we have formed our group, we have come in contact with many power boat racing fans-and drivers-who fondly recall the Stadium, which is undoubtedly the finest boat racing venue in the United States.

If we bring the Stadium back, it will be done with a very unusual coalition-architecture buffs and preservationists, dragon boaters, scullers, wakeboarders, triathletes and other active water sport participants, boat racers and fans, environmentalists, any one who has seen a concert at the Stadium....and Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffett fans!).


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Miami Monthly
A beautiful article on the importance of historic preservation and the Miami Marine Stadium by Friends of Miami Co-founder Violette Sproul. September, 2008 issue.

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American Power Boat Association
Here's an opportunity for another great event at the Stadium with the American Power Boat Association. 

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Soula Booking-Lizzie Easton
Here's more evidence that there will be a strong demand for the Marine Stadium by concert promoters. It is ironic that although some have considered the Stadium a "white elephant", we have been told repeatedly by promoters that changing economic realities in the entertainment industry are now perfectly attuned to the Marine Stadium. With 6,500 seats, the Stadium is a mid-sized arena, the most desirable size. 1,000-2,000 seat venues are too small; only a few artists can fill larger facilities (ie. 18,000 seat arenas).




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Brian Wishneff Associates
In today's economic environment of tight government budgets, how can the restoration of Miami Marine Stadium be paid for?

Attached is a letter from Brian Wishneff Associates, the largest syndicator of historic tax credits for governmental and not for profit entities in the United States. 18% of restoration costs can be financed through the sale of tax credits, and there are other opportunities including naming rights. You can find out more about this group by going to their website www.wishneff.com

Wishneff Associates has financed many performing arts centers and theaters and they are very excited about the potential of the Miami Marine Stadium.

The sale of tax credits is part of our strategy to finance the Stadium. By working closely with the City of Miami, we can show how Miami Marine Stadium can be a model of creative financing.

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David Puyanic Letter To the Miami Herald
In the last several months, supporters of Miami Marine Stadium have sent many letters and emails to the Mayor, Commission and to various newspapers. This excellent letter by David Puyanic demonstrates the type of grass roots support the Stadium has generated.

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Rhythm Fondation
The Rhythm Foundation is the foremast event promoter of quality Latin and World Music in Miami. For twenty years, they have produced events at venues such as the Arsht Center and Gusman Hall. We are proud to have them as organizational sponsors and they will be an important part of the programming of the new Miami Marine Stadium.

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Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)
GMCVB is the premier marketing organization for tourism and conventions to Greater Miami and the Beaches. The organization believes that a renovated Miami Marine Stadium can be a tremendous asset to their mission.

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American Boat Racing Association
Powerboat racing has a strong history at the Miami Marine Stadium. There is also a very bright future for these events.

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Review of City Engineering Study by Douglas Wood Associates

Attached is a review of the City Engineer's Report by Doug Wood, Engineer, our pro bono consultant. Mr. Wood's firm specializes in historic restoration projects; the firm has done work on structures such as The Biltmore, VIzcaya, and the Commission Chambers of Miami City Hall.


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Marine Stadium Engineering Study

This study, prepared for the City by Astorino Architects and Engineers in July, 2008, reviews the structural conditions of the Marine Stadium.


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Programming Miami Marine Stadium
If the Marine Stadium is designated historic and repaired, how can it be used? This is one of the threshold questions that must be answered.

Over the last several months, we have spent a considerable amount of time talking with potential event producers and promoters and other potential Stadium users. We have been extremely gratified with the response.

The attached document briefly summarizes our results and we are quite pleased that the Stadium will clearly have a wide variety of quality uses. We are continuing our investigation of opportunities.

Please turn to the "Letters of Support" section of this website to see information on specific stadium users. We are adding to this list on a regular basis.


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Rod Glaubman, PACE Concerts
Rod Glaubman is extraordinarily well qualified to discuss the operating feasibility of the Marine Stadium. He founded PACE Concerts, which produced 1,500 concerts per year in South Florida and nationwide.

Rod also produced many events at the Marine Stadium and played with the Miami Philharmonic at concerts there.

He believes that with the proper planning and improvements from how it was run in the past, the Stadium can be a sensational-and highly successful-performance venue.


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National Preservation Article
This story is from National Preservation Online, the web magazine of the National Trust. Preservation magazines and publications are just one of our "target markets". The National Trust is very supportive of our efforts.

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