NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 16, 2026Hillsborough
Miami voters to decide on potential restoration of Miami Marine Stadium
Miami voters will decide whether to authorize the restoration of the long-abandoned Miami Marine Stadium. The facility, which has been closed for over 30 years, was formerly used for speedboat racing and concerts.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)Why It Matters
The vote determines the future of a historic waterfront site that has remained vacant and in disrepair since 1992.
Key Facts
- The Miami Marine Stadium has been abandoned for more than 30 years.
- The site is currently covered in graffiti.
- The stadium was historically used for speedboat racing and concerts.
- Jimmy Buffett is noted as a past performer at the venue.
- Voters will determine if the stadium should be restored.
Who's Mentioned
locationMiami“The city where the stadium is located.”personRichard Heisenbottle“Project architect for the restoration.”personHilario Candela“Original architect of the stadium.”personDamian Pardo“Miami Commissioner supporting the restoration.”personErnesto Cuesta“Head of the Brickell Homeowners Association.”other6,500“Seating capacity of the stadium.”personEmi Guerra“Co-founder of Breakwater Hospitality Group.”locationMiami Marine Stadium“Historic Brutalist stadium on Virginia Key.”personJimmy Buffett“Late musician and advocate for the stadium's restoration.”