April 13th, 2010 | 
Author: So a few days ago myself and Mr.Marbossa headed to the Miami Marine Stadium to scope out a once hallowed entertainment venue in Miami’s Virgina Key, off of lauded Key Biscayne.
To give you a quick background, this venue opened in 1964 as the home to tons of power boat races and concerts from the Beach Boys to Jimmy Buffett. Until August 1992 when Hurricane Andrew blew through Miami and “caused damage” estimated at the time, by the City of Miami, to cost around $1 million to repair, according to the Friends of Miami Marine stadium. The hurricane forced this Miami architectural landmark to shut down 28 years after it was built and essentially hasn’t been touched since and more importantly is still standing. The Marine Stadium left such an impression on Mr.Buffett that he’s even submitted a video to help in the restoration project of this once grand cathedral of entertainment.
When I walked in I felt like I was living some of the scenes from “I am Legend”. Walking into this huge concrete facility, completely devoid of any human beings, is an eery feeling to say the least. The towering columns and abandoned seats, serve as a reminder of what once was.
The stadium is an all concrete,cantilevered building that just ascends above you as you walk in but as you look down all you see below you is water. 
It’s honestly unlike any other place I’ve ever stepped foot in. The shell of this thriving stadium is littered with broken glass bottles and the smooth concrete walls now serve as the canvas for graffiti artists.
Taking pictures of this place just conjures up some day dreams of what could be in the future. How many shows could once again call this venue home? I can only dream of the awe of watching Jimmy Buffet, or Jack Johnson play on a floating stage in the open air overlooking the water. However, until the day the City of Miami or a private investor decides to repair this fantasitc facility, it will remain but a day dream. For now I guess that will have to do. Here are some more pictures to give you an idea of what it looks like now. Enjoy.
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Nice pics Boldman, This place has so much potential! lets buy it and fix it ourselves lol
What great pictures, Peter. I have lived in Miami my entire life and I didn’t know this place existed.
Thanks for sharing.
So, can anyone go in here? The only event I have ever known of hosted at this location was BOARD UP.
Yeah I always knew it was there but I didn’t know it had all this history or was soo cool inside. It really is quite the experience walking in and checking it out. Thanks for reading the blog
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It was open when I walked in, I got the enter at your own risk vibe lol.
That’s pretty interesting stuff. The pictures of the seats look really good.
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