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Dolphin Stadium, a state-of-the-art, open-air facility when it opened in 1987, was the first of its kind to be constructed with private funds at a cost of $115 million. Dolphin owner Joseph Robbie, after years of posturing and politics in hopes of obtaining public funds for a new stadium, broke ground in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 1, 1985. On Dec. 31, he obtained the construction loan and permanent financing. Executive Suites and Club Level seating, with season-ticket holders committed to long-term agreements, helped finance construction. The capacity for football and soccer is 75,540 and 36,331 for baseball. The playing surface is Prescription Athletic Turf. Parking capacity is 24,1...
Dolphin Stadium, a state-of-the-art, open-air facility when it opened in 1987, was the first of its kind to be constructed with private funds at a cost of $115 million. Dolphin owner Joseph Robbie, after years of posturing and politics in hopes of obtaining public funds for a new stadium, broke ground in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 1, 1985. On Dec. 31, he obtained the construction loan and permanent financing. Executive Suites and Club Level seating, with season-ticket holders committed to long-term agreements, helped finance construction. The capacity for football and soccer is 75,540 and 36,331 for baseball. The playing surface is Prescription Athletic Turf. Parking capacity is 24,137 cars, 171 buses, 90 RVs, 85 limousines and 1 helipad. On April 30, 1987, Tim Robbie announced Dolphin Stadium would be renamed Joe Robbie Stadium. It remained so until Aug. 26, 1996 when a 10-year, $20 million lease led to it becoming Pro Player Stadium. It was renamed Dolphin Stadium on Jan. 10, 2005. In April of 2005, a new logo and the world's largest hi-definition video boards were unveiled. In 1990, H. Wayne Huizenga purchased 50 percent of Robbie Stadium Corporation and 15 percent limited partnership in the Dolphins to provide badly needed capital. Huizenga acquired the existing percentages to become owner of the stadium and the Dolphins in 1994. Huizenga spent $100,000 million on renovations to accommodate baseball. He paid $1 million to install PAT and an upgraded drainage system. The stadium is undergoing the addition of 360,000 square feet at a cost of $250 million to improve the fan experience. Dolphin Stadium is one of three venues, joining McAfee Coliseum in Oakland and the Metrodome in Minneapolis, serving as home to NFL and Major League Baseball franchises. In the fall of 2008, the Miami Hurricanes will join the Dolphins and the Florida Marlins as the third team to make Dolphin Stadium its home. Four Super Bowls, XXIII in 1989 (San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16), XXIX in 1995 (San Francisco 49, San Diego 26), XXXIII in 1999 (Denver 34, Atlanta 19) and XLI in 2007 (Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17) have been played in what many consider the finest football facility in America. Two World Series, in 1997 (Marlins 4, Indians 3) and 2003 (Marlins 4, New York Yankees 2), have been played there. The Blockbuster Bowl, featuring Florida State and Bobby Bowden against Penn State and Joe Paterno, was the first college game played there on Dec. 29, 1990. The Seminoles won 24-17. It became the Carquest Bowl in 1994 and MicronPC Bowl in 1998 before moving to Orlando following 2000. The FedEx Orange Bowl moved to Dolphin Stadium in 1996 and has hosted national championship games in 1997 (Nebraska 42, Tennessee 17), 2000 (Oklahoma 13, Florida State 2) and 2004 (Southern California 55, Oklahoma 19). In 2005, 2006 and 2007, the Florida High School Activities Association held state championships in four divisions at the stadium. It was Florida Atlantic's home field in 2001 and 2002. On March 4, 1988, the U.S. National Soccer team beat Millonarios (Columbia) 2-1 in the first world-class soccer match. The stadium opened on Aug. 16, 1987 when Chicago beat the Dolphins 10-3 in an exhibition game. In the first regular-season game, the Dolphins beat Kansas City 42-0. They beat the Chiefs 17-16 in the first playoff game on Jan. 5, 1991. Prior to the Marlins, the stadium hosted 13 spring training games and drew 370,000 fans. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Baltimore 10-8 in the first baseball game on March 11, 1988. Three years later, the Orioles and New York Yankees drew 67,544, the largest crowd to watch a game in a non-Major League city, and two-game total of 125,013. The Marlins won the first regular-season game on April 5, 1993, beating the Dodgers 6-3. The team's lease is scheduled to expire after the 2010 season. In 1997, the largest World Series crowd since 1954, 67,498, watched the Marlins beat Cleveland in Game 6. In 2003, 65,731 fans watched the Yankees beat the Marlins 3-1 in Game 3. Through 2006, the Dolphins' regular-season record at home was 102-57 (.642) and their playoff record was 5-3. Rod Stewart, Hall and Oates and Chicago staged the first concert on July 3, 1988. Elton John/Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Guns & Roses, The Who, New Kids on the Block, the Three Tenors World Tour, U2 and 'N Sync are among the artists who have performed there. The stadium has also hosts numerous trade shows and sales events.
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Summer Jamz showcases diversity of South Florida cars
Cars rev up Daniel Perez. Ask him about lowriders, high-riders, classic cars or hot rods and he purrs like one of the mechanical engines he works on. "[There's] something about building a car from start to finish, seeing something old and rundown...Tags: North Miami, General Motors Corp., Radio Industry, Dirty South (music group), Cooper City
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Maldición de los Marlins atormenta a Pujols
A finales del año pasado, tres meses antes del inicio de la temporada 2012 del béisbol de Grandes Ligas, pronostiqué miserias para Albert Pujols y sus Angelinos de Los Angeles.
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Chelsea FC vs. AC Milan el 28 de julio en el Sun Life Stadium de Miami
South Florida Sun-SentinelMIAMI — Dos gigantes del fútbol europeo, el club inglés Chelsea FC y el italiano AC Milan, se medirán el 28 de julio en el Sun Life Stadium de Miami como parte del torneo "World Football Challenge", informaron el lunes los organizadores del evento....Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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Messi to play at Sun Life Stadium
If you're a soccer enthusiast, here's your chance to see some of the greatest soccer legends in the world Many of the biggest names soccer, including Lionel Messi, who is arguably the best player in the game today, come together for one of 2012's most...Tags: Sports, FIFA World Cup, Soccer, Ticketmaster
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Messi, Falcao, Forlán, Drogba en partido amistoso el 23 de junio en Miami
South Florida Sun-SentinelMIAMI — El astro argentino del Barcelona Lionel Messi jugará el 23 de junio próximo en el Sun Life Stadium de Miami en un partido amistoso, en el que también participarán el colombiano Radamel Falcao (Atlético Madrid); y el uruguayo Diego Forlán...Tags: Sports, Soccer, Lockhart Stadium
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Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Florida residents can make a splash -- Wet 'n Wild is offering Florida Residents free entry almost any time during the same year (through Dec. 31) with the purchase of a...Tags: Emilio Estefan, Casino and Gambling, Energy Resources, Movies, MSC Cruise Line
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AC Milan, Chelsea to play at Sun Life Stadium
Two of the oldest and most-storied European soccer clubs are coming to South Florida. England's Chelsea FC and Italy's AC Milan will meet for the first time since 2009 when they face each other at Sun Life Stadium on July 28, as part of the World...
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Marlins' Stanton turns on power, copes with Marlins Park
The big difference in Giancarlo Stanton during his home run rampage over the past week was due to a small change. Moving his hands back four inches enabled the Marlins right fielder to keep his left shoulder down and provide the impetus to drive the ball...Tags: Gaby Sanchez, Miami Marlins, Sports, Minute Maid Park, Donnie Murphy
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Strikers move Atlanta Silverbacks game
South Florida Sun-SentinelThe Fort Lauderdale Strikers have announced the game against the Atlanta Silverbacks scheduled for Saturday, July 28th, has been moved to Friday, July 27th, due to the World Football Challenge game between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Sun Life Stadium....Tags: Andy Herron, Chicago Fire, Sports, Football, Soccer
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Big ballpark blues: Marlins hitters learning to cope
It may be coincidental that Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton went on his first home run spree of the season away from home. He did start it by hitting one at Marlins Park before smacking five more on the three-city western swing. But even as Stanton...Tags: Gaby Sanchez, Miami Marlins, Sports, Donnie Murphy, Baseball
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I-95 express lanes charge more as they increase in popularity
More rush hour motorists are paying ever-higher tolls to drive faster on Interstate 95, according to newly released figures for the express lanes inMiami-Dade County. And that means the price of using the 7-mile stretch of toll lanes between the Golden...
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