We are "ready for our close-up" with our first national cover story  in Preservation Magazine.  This ten page spread features a comprehensive review of our efforts and stunning new photographs of the Marine Stadium. The article firmly places us on the national stage as the most closely-watched historic preservation initiative in the United States. 

This magazine is published by the National Trust For Historic Preservation (NTHP), the most important preservation organization in the United States. NTHP has named the Marine Stadium as National Treasure. This initiative has enabled us to develop an extraordinarily invaluable working relationship with them. You can also witness the behind-the-scenes story of the Marine Stadium photo shoot in the Preservationnation Blog. 

Recently, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium hosted a visit to the Stadium for the Miami Dade State Legislative Delegation. The consensus of the three Florida legislators: restoring the Stadium is good for South Florida in ways that matter to their constituents.

Eduardo, "Eddy" Gonzalez (R-Hialeah), Chair of the Delegation,commented: "As a lifelong resident of Miami Dade County, I believe we have places in our community that have a positive influence on our residents. The Marine Stadium is one of those jewels...the effect that it had in its heydey is a testament to what it can be for the future, once it is up to the standards that it deserves."

Jose Felix Diaz (R-Miami), Vice Chair of the Delegation noted, "It is impossible to visit the Marine Stadium and not imagine the monumental potential that it has as a world class tourist destination."

Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Little Havana)  was equally enthusiastic: "The Stadium is a treasure turned travesty. Bringing it back in a responsible way isn't just about holding onto great memories or a piece of history, but about meeting our City's needs today for accessible public space with multiple uses. I am grateful that a group of fellow Miamians of good will are working so hard on this project. Their commitment to use very little or no public money speaks volumes. I can't wait to go to the grand opening." 

 
Awareness of the Stadium has sparked international interest as well. The Marine Stadium was recently featured at Princeton University's Global Forum in Shanghai, China, and a Conference sponsored by the Colombian Association of Concrete Producers in Cartagena, Colombia.

If your group is interested in a presentation about the Marine Stadium, please respond to this email.

On March 14, you may have seen an article in Miami Today entitled "Raise Marine Stadium 5 Feet During Restoration, City Advised".

We want to make it clear that this headline is incorrect. We NEVER PROPOSED to raise the Marine Stadium five feet. The Marine Stadium Steering Committee, as appointed by the Miami City Manager, had asked us to evaluate elevating the proposed Flex Park, to be located East of the Stadium, by five feet in order to insert a level of parking underneath it. While this alternative would create additional parking and improve site lines, we determined that the additional $7 million cost would make this option prohibitive in the short run.  

We have already written a Letter to the Editor detailing the correction.