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re: Sun Life Stadium Renovations Canceled
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:25 pm to Wally Sparks
Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:25 pm to Wally Sparks
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Dee left the door open that the stadium issue could lead to the Dolphins' eventual exit from southern Florida.
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Posted on 5/5/13 at 11:41 pm to Wally Sparks
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That was going to happen anyway.
Are the 'Niner's moving there? I haven't kept up with it...
Posted on 5/6/13 at 12:23 am to Wally Sparks
The stadium is fine. The parking and roads around the stadium are absolutely brutal.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 1:48 am to Wally Sparks
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that the stadium issue could lead to the Dolphins' eventual exit from southern Florida.
Pure bullshite
Posted on 5/6/13 at 2:10 am to shel311
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because of the millions upon millions of dollars the city would generate.
It's been proven that these taxpayer funded sports projects are net money losers to the municipalities.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 6:36 am to Jim Rockford
quote:This is not true. It hasn't been "proven".
It's been proven that these taxpayer funded sports projects are net money losers to the municipalities
There atudies that show it both ways. Forbes, who I would say is pretty reputable, says the answer lies somewhere in the middle, which would mean it does generate net revenue, just not as much as originally thought.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 6:51 am to shel311
Locals felt betrayed by the Marlins and took it out on the dolphins
This is the biggest factor. Jeffrey Loria of the Marlins has poisoned the atmosphere for all professional teams in South Florida. Complete scumbag.
This is the biggest factor. Jeffrey Loria of the Marlins has poisoned the atmosphere for all professional teams in South Florida. Complete scumbag.
This post was edited on 5/6/13 at 6:55 am
Posted on 5/6/13 at 6:58 am to SoFla Tideroller
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This is the biggest factor. Jeffrey Loria of the Marlins has poisoned the atmosphere for all professional teams in South Florida
It was probably the worst possible time to ever ask for a stadium deal in the history of South Florida
Posted on 5/6/13 at 7:03 am to Wally Sparks
After building the Heat 2 venues over the last 20 years, building that wasted stadium for the Marlins and with an already high tax rate, I am not surprised.
However with that being said, the Dolphins are super popular in FL and will eventually get what they want in either a renovated stadium or a new one.
However with that being said, the Dolphins are super popular in FL and will eventually get what they want in either a renovated stadium or a new one.
This post was edited on 5/6/13 at 8:22 am
Posted on 5/6/13 at 7:51 am to Helo
They should rehab the marlins stadium into one more suitable for football. Ultimate slap in the face to Loria and co. Doubtful this can be done.
Sun life's location is horribly far from south beach downtown Miami.
But Last Jan, I thought the stadium was pretty decent. Not sure what they are looking to do.
Sun life's location is horribly far from south beach downtown Miami.
But Last Jan, I thought the stadium was pretty decent. Not sure what they are looking to do.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 7:52 am to cjared036
quote:I've never been there so I can't comment, but I believe it's the oldest stadium in the NFL, 30+ years or something.
But Last Jan, I thought the stadium was pretty decent. Not sure what they are looking to do.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 7:55 am to Helo
Loria ought to be prosecuted for fraud. It's a freaking crime what he's done there.
And - i am so sick of hearing NFL teams threaten to move to LA to get what they want from the public governing entity. That's all LA is - a bargaining chip. Jacksonville, Miami, Minnesota, St. Louis, Oakland, San Fran, Carolina...New Orleans too...all have had that threat in the last seven years or so. Which pisses me off about the NFL.
And - i am so sick of hearing NFL teams threaten to move to LA to get what they want from the public governing entity. That's all LA is - a bargaining chip. Jacksonville, Miami, Minnesota, St. Louis, Oakland, San Fran, Carolina...New Orleans too...all have had that threat in the last seven years or so. Which pisses me off about the NFL.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 7:59 am to shel311
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I believe it's the oldest stadium in the NFL, 30+ years or something.
It was built in the late 80s
Posted on 5/6/13 at 8:01 am to shel311
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Why should public funds be spent on private organizations
because of the millions upon millions of dollars the city would generate.
Then the city of Miami can pay for it instead of the State of Florida.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 8:01 am to wizziko
quote:I said "I believe" and late 80s means it's close to 30 years. The little laughing man seems like a bit dramatic
It was built in the late 80s
Posted on 5/6/13 at 8:02 am to Springfield XD
quote:Wasn't it a city thing that just got shot down?
Then the city of Miami can pay for it instead of the State of Florida
Posted on 5/6/13 at 8:03 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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I hope more voters/representatives make teams pay for their own stuff.
:kige:
Posted on 5/6/13 at 8:14 am to shel311
Considering Lambeau, Arrowhead, Superdome, Soldier Field, Candlestick are MUCH older, it was warranted
Posted on 5/6/13 at 8:14 am to wizziko
quote:Ahhh, touche.
Considering Lambeau, Arrowhead, Superdome, Soldier Field, Candlestick are MUCH older, it was warranted
Not sure what I was thinking, feel free to laugh even more at my expense then, it's well deserved
Posted on 5/6/13 at 8:19 am to kywildcatfanone
I think huizenga dumped a bunch of money in for renovations to sun life before he sold it to Ross. There were some decent upgrades. But they are looking to put some major upgrades now. It's bad timing.
The threat to leave is a political move. The speaker promised the team the measure would be put up for a vote and then tabled it.
The threat to leave is a political move. The speaker promised the team the measure would be put up for a vote and then tabled it.
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