Miami to decide fate of stunning stadium where speedboats raced and Jimmy Buffett played
Summary
Miami voters will decide if the city can work with a private company to restore the Miami Marine Stadium, a historic and architecturally unique venue on Virginia Key. The stadium, once a popular site for powerboat races and concerts featuring famous performers like Jimmy Buffett, has been closed and damaged since 1992.Key Facts
- The Miami Marine Stadium opened in 1963 as the only U.S. venue for powerboat racing.
- The stadium features a large concrete cantilevered roof and has a view of downtown Miami.
- It was designed by Hilario Candela, a Cuban refugee, in his late 20s.
- The stadium was damaged during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and closed afterward.
- It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 2018.
- Famous events include performances by Jimmy Buffett and Gloria Estefan, and a 1972 campaign rally with President Richard Nixon and Sammy Davis Jr.
- The venue has been fenced off and covered with graffiti in recent years.
- Restoration would involve a public-private partnership if voters approve the plan.
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