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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On April 28, 2009, the National Trust designated the Marine Stadium as one of "11 Endangered Historic Places" in the United States.

A big thanks to Monk Terry of the Miami Rowing Club for his terrific job as commentator on this video. Walter Cronkite could not have done it better.

And a shout out to the Belen School crew for their great rowing-and their shout out at the end of the video.

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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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Summary of Marine Stadium Dance Party/Benefit to be May 7 at the Bayside Hut. Logo contest,  and April issue of Dwell Magazine (feature on Marine Stadium).

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This is the third City of Miami Board to endorse the restoration of Miami Marine Stadium.

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Dwell is a highly respected national magazine dedicated to architecture and design. Here's another article on the Miami Marine Stadium.

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Click below to see details of the contest to design a logo for Friends of Marine Stadium. Anyone can enter. The winner gets a cash prize of $250-and the satisfaction of helping a worthy cause! Entries are due by May 2.

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Announcement of contest to design a logo for Friends of Marine Stadium. 

All entries are due by May 2. The semi-finalists will be unveiled at a party at the Bayside Hut, right next door to the Stadium, on May 7. More details to follow!


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NYK Productions is one of the most highly respected independent music and event producers. Based in South Florida, NYK has produced artists such as Ricky Martin, Shakira, Julio Iglesias, Placido Domingo, Paul Anka, The Eagles, and many others. President Arie Kaduri is highly respected in the industry has been honored for his thirty year track record by Billboard Magazine.

In addition to producing many events in all of the major venues in South Florida , NYK has worked across the United States and  in many other countries including Israel, Russia, and Mexico.

NYK very much looks forward to creating concerts and events at Miami Marine Stadium. Their strong support shows the potential of the Stadium.


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We are delighted to have the endorsement of The Heat Group, the organization that does the programming for American Airlines Arena. Our goal is to make the Marine Stadium a high profile, civic project that has broad based community support.

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Richard Serotta is a promoter, music producer, engineer and musician who has worked in South Florida for 35 years. He presented Gato Barbieri and others at the Marine Stadium.

Because of his direct experience, Richard Serotta is well qualified to talk about the potential of the Stadium. He is currently working on a new venture, Reef Fest, a series of jazz concerts around the world to benefit endangered Coral Reefs. To learn more about Reef Fest, please go to the website www.reeffest.org

This event is ideally suited to the Marine Stadium.


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Summary of our January 15, 2009 event "The Future of Miami Marine Stadium."

This includes brief synopsis of the presentations of 15 promoters and organizations as to how the Marine Stadium can be used.

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Here is a summary article about the Marine Stadium and our January 10, 2009 event  in one of Miami's largest Hispanic newspapers. The Stadium continues to attract broad based support.

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Attached is a letter of support for the Marine Stadium from the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club also recommends that the City Administration accept historic designation of the Marine Stadium Basin.

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Team Row, a Miami-based organization dedicated to the growth of the sport of rowing and its benefits throughout the community, is a member organization of USRowing, the sports national governing body, and a member of its Task Force on Affordability, Accessibility, and Diversity. The organization proposes to utilize the Marine Stadium as a venue to conduct community-based rowing programs during non-peak hours (Monday through Friday). Such use would not only serve the demand for sports opportunities and youth development in many of the Downtown/Little Havana/Coconut GRove neighborhoods, but will balso not interfere with weekend activity and events at the Stadium.

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Soul Station is an experienced promoter of music and entertainment events. Click below to read the letter by President Art Edelstein. Like many event producers, he is very enthusiastic about the Marine Stadium due to its ideal size and amenities.

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Final Reminder of January 10 event; "The Future of Miami Marine Stadium".

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Many people used to attend concerts at the Marine Stadium by boat and moor their boats near the floating stage. The presence of dozens of boats added even more to the unique environment.

We've encountered lots of enthusiasm for the Stadium from boat owners who had attended events at the Stadium. Attached is a letter from the Neptune Florida Yacht Club-like many boaters, they remember the remarkable environment at the Marine Stadium and want to return.


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Announcement of January 10 Event "The Future of Miami Marine Stadium". Includes details of event, which is to be held at the Miami Rowing Club, next door to the Marine Stadium, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The event is open to the public.

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Click below to see two resolutions by the Board in support of the Marine Stadium. We appreciate the efforts of the Board and its Chairman, Stuart Sorg.

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