Miami International Boat Show Prepping For Event At Miami Marine Stadium

Miami International Boat Show with the Miami Skyline in the Distance

The Miami International Boat Show is prepping for its event at the Miami Marine Stadium for February 16-20. The tents are completely set up and the docks for the yachts in the basin are nearly done. Once again, no events will be held inside the actual abandoned Miami Marine Stadium.

After getting approval to have the Boat Show at the Marine Stadium in 2015 for 2016 and 2017, this may be the last year at this location as $45 million in special obligation bonds were approved by Miami City Commissioners to restore the stadium. Preservation architect Richard Heisenbottle was chosen to design the renovation of the Stadium.

Photos from the set up in 2016 can be viewed here.

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Aerial Over The Abandoned Miami Marine Stadium

Earlier this year the City of Miami agreed to pay $16 million to improve the grounds outside the Miami Marine Stadium, which will include an event space and park. These improvements will allow the Miami International Boat Show to host their event on the stadium grounds starting in 2016. 

Despite renovations to the grounds of the Stadium, nothing is happening with the actual Miami Marine Stadium itself. It still remains covered in graffiti and patrolled by a guard 24/7 to prevent people from trespassing. Millions of funding is still needed to renovate the stadium. 

Below is a video of the Miami Marine Stadium.

Photos Of Miami Marine Stadium Land Improvements

Miami Marine Stadium

On February 10, construction began at the Miami Marine Stadium site to improve the grounds around the stadium. Workers have already removed a lot of the trees and fencing on the site. The price for the grounds renovations, which will include event space and a park will cost $18 million. 

The Miami International Boat Show will be held at the stadium grounds starting in 2016 on is on a year to year lease. 

Miami Commissioners are looking for an architectural and engineering firm to design the stadium restoration, which would come at a cost of about $37.8 million, according to the Miami Herald. 

The Village of Key Biscayne is suing the City of Miami and the Boat Show for fear that events held at the stadium will only increase traffic going in and out of Key Biscayne. 

An aerial video of the stadium can be seen here.

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City Of Miami Gives Go Ahead For Boat Show At Miami Marine Stadium

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Miami Marine Stadium With Downtown Miami In The Distance

On Thursday, the City of Miami Commissioners voted to pay $16 million over the next year to improve the grounds outside the Miami Marine Stadium according to the Miami Herald. This was done so that the Stadium will be able to host the Miami International Boat Show starting in 2016.

The boat show will pay the city $1.1 million per year plus 50% in any parking and concession fees.

The boat show will remain at the Stadium until 2017, but afterwards there is uncertainty. 

An aerial video of the Stadium can be seen here.

Miami International Boat Show Moving To Miami Marine Stadium In 2016

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Starting in 2016, the Miami International Boat Show will be moving the event to the abandoned Miami Marine Stadium.

The show plans to stay at the Stadium until 2017 because of renovations to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Officials will make use of the Stadium's parking lot for tents and use of the water for boat exhibits.

The Miami Marine Stadium has been abandoned since 1992 and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium are trying to raise $30 million to save and restore the Stadium.

An aerial video of the Miami Marine Stadium can be seen here.