Miami Marine Stadium Update

MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Don Worth
305-742-9238 dontonton@gmail.com

Miami Marine Stadium Update

WHAT: Local and National Leaders Gather to Show Support for
Restoration of Miami Marine Stadium

WHEN: Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM
Press Conference at 10:15 AM. Tour of Miami Marine Stadium at 10:45

WHERE: Miami Rowing and Watersport Center
3601 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key, 33149

WHO: Elected Officials including Tomas Regalado, Mayor of Miami; Miami City Commissioners Marc Sarnoff, Francis Suarez, Willy Gort; Franklin Caplan, Mayor of Key Biscayne; Xavier Suarez, Commissioner, Miami-Dade County, Raquel Regalado, Miami-Dade School Board

Guests Including: Hilario Candela, architect of the Marine Stadium; Bonnie Burnham, Executive Director, World Monuments Fund; Robert Hammond, Co-Founder, Friends of The High Line (NYC); Philip Aarons, Founding Chair, Friends of The High Line; Tony Goldman, Goldman Properties; Senior Officials, National Trust For Historic Preservation; Becky Roper Matkov, Executive Director, Dade Heritage Trust; Greg Bush, Virginia Key Planning Coalition

BACKGROUND: On January, 24, the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority (MSEA) approved a Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding between Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, the Miami City Commission and MSEA. This legislation now represents a first step to the creation of a partnership which will lead to the restoration and operation the Marine Stadium. The matter is now before the Miami City Commission and approval is expected shortly.

The Marine Stadium initiative, which started in 2008, has now attracted national and international support. The leaders above will discuss the importance of the Marine Stadium and next steps in the plans for restoration.

Photo Opportunities: Interior and exteriors of Miami Marine Stadium and Basin
High Resolution images and digital media kit available

More information at: www.marinestadium.org