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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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Miami Beach's Preservation Board writes a strong resolution for historic designation of the Marine Stadium.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Excel produces the Miami International Triathlon. Highly successful in just its first year, the Excel would like to use the Marine Stadium for its event. The Stadium has terrific potential for events like this.
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Swim Gym has been operating aquatics programs in the Marine Stadium basin for 20 years. The organization is very interested in promoting aquatic related events at the Stadium.
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Letter from the US Rowing Association; the Stadium has great potential for rowing races and regattas
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Dragon Boat Racing is the fastest growing outdoor spectator sport in the world. There is great opportunity for Dragon Boat races at the Stadium
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