November 25, 2008 Update
Brief discussion of appeal by City of the designation of Miami Marine Stadium basin (the Marine Stadium structure was not appealed). Discussion of new press-Pinup Magazine (architecture), Power Boat Magazine, and Preservation Monthly.First notice of event: "The State of The Stadium", an informational event about the future of Miami Marine Stadium to be held at Miami Rowing Club on January 10.
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WJFF Radio Interview
WJFF Radio is an NPR affiliated radio station based in the Catskills, New York. The Marine Stadium was featured on producer Ron Bernthal's award winning winning weekly program "Lost and Saved". Interview with Don Worth.Download This Broadcast (MP3 File)
Marine Stadium Basin-Historic Designation Appeal
On October 8, the City of Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board designated both the Marine Stadium and the Basin as historic.The City of Miami has appealed the designation of the Basin because it might impact other initiatives that may be proposed by EDSA, the City's consultant for the Virginia Key Master The designation of the Marine Stadium structure has not been appealed.
OCTOBER 8, 2009 UPDATE
The Administration has dropped its appeal of the historic designation of the Basin and the envelope of land surrounding the Stadium. The designation-as approved by the City's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board-now is in place. We are very pleased with this result.
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F1 ChampBoat Series
A strong letter of support and expression of interest for Stadium use by the FI Champboat Series. Association. Champboat races are televised nationally through the SPEED Channel, providing Miami with terrific exposure.Click Here For Related Document
Pin-Up Magazine
Pin-up is a well respected magazine for "architecture entertainment". Here is poetic and lyrical look at the Stadium with some original photography. Editor-at-large Pierre Alexandre de Looz describes the Stadium as a "modernist grotto." We love it.Click Here For Related Document
Preservation Monthly, November/December, 2008
Interview with Hilario Candela, architect of the Marine Stadium
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Power Boat Magazine, October, 2008
Another national boat racing publication pays attention to the revival of Miami Marine Stadium.Click Here For Related Document
Propeller Magazine-October, 2008
Propeller is the magazine of the American Power Boat Association. This article updates readers on the progress of the Marine Stadium. Click Here For Related Document
October 10, 2008 Update
Summary of Results of Designation of the Miami Marine Stadium at the City of Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board. Also, brief description of "next steps" in the process.Click Here For Related Document
Miami Herald-October 8, 2008
Article describes the Historic Designation of the Marine Stadium by the City of Miami Historic Environmental and Preservation Board. The Stadium was approved by an 8-0 vote of the Board.Click Here For Related Document
October 2, 2008 Update
Reminder of October 7 HEPB Meeting. Introduction of two new important organizational sponsors: ACT Productions and The Concert Association of Florida.There are now 13 organizations who have expressed an interest in programming for the Stadium.
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ACT Productions
ACT Productions is a highly regarded company that has produced major events in South Florida such as Fed Ex Orange Halftime Shows and the Miami Beach Polo World Cup. CEO Bruce Orosz looks forward to the opportunity to produce one-of-a kind events at the Marine Stadium.Click Here For Related Document
World Monuments Fund
With headquarters in New York City, and affiliate offices in Paris, London, Madrid, and Lisbon, World Monuments Fund (website www.wmf.org) is the foremost private, not-for profit organization dedicated to the preservation of architectural and cultural sites around the world. WMF projects include the temple complexes in Angkor, Cambodia, the 18th century Qianlian Garden Complex in Beijing's Forbidden City, and the historic center of Mexico City.WMF will offer both support and technical assistance to our efforts
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AIA Architect
This national web magazine for the architecture profession provides an excellent summary-plus visuals-of the current status of the Marine Stadium.Click Here For Related Document
September 18, 2008 Update
World Monuments Fund becomes an organizational sponsor of Friends of Marine Stadium. First notice on October 7 City of Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board meeting. Historic Designation of the Marne Stadium will be considered at this meeting.Click Here For Related Document
Location Resources-Christina LaBuzzetta
Site location work-which includes TV, Film commercial work-is extremely important to Miami as it is essentially "non-paid adverstising" for our community.This letter of support by Christina LaBuzzetta, principal of the firm Location Resources, emphasizes that a restored Marine Stadium will be a terrific asset to our community and a great location for all kinds of site location work.
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Key Biscayne Magazine
Here's a brief article describing our efforts. We continue to get lots of local press.Click Here For Related Document
September 4, 2008 Update
This brief update includes a correction to our August 29 and a copy of the August 30 Miami Herald Editorial in favor of the Stadium. This is the Herald's second editorial in support of the Stadium.Click Here For Related Document
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City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board
Miami Beach's Preservation Board writes a strong resolution for historic designation of the Marine Stadium.Click Here For Related Document