Miami Dolphins

Stadium Story: An Open Letter To The Miami Dolphins

WLRN Editorial Staff — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:29:32 +0000

Update 7:27 p.m.: Tallahassee lawmakers ended their 60-day legislative session without approving a deal to provide taxpayer support for a $350 million upgrade of Sun Life Stadium.

Florida Senate Approves SunLife Stadium Bill

Phil Latzman and Daniel Hicks — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:09:31 +0000

Update 10:07 p.m. EST: The Florida Senate approved the Dolphins bill, 36-4. Now the House will get its turn to pass its own version.

Mike D Meets Mike Dee: The Dolphins' Stadium Debate In A Single Video Remix

Kenny Malone — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:58:22 +0000

The Miami Dolphins are one step closer to approval of a private-public partnership to renovate Sun Life Stadium after the Florida Senate passed a bill to legitimize a Miami-Dade referendum currently underway.

The Week's Top Florida News: Dolphins And Diplomas

Elaine Chen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us Friday at noon on 91.3 FM WLRN for an hour's discussion on the week's headlines, including:

Legislation on health care, ethics, elections and education dominate the final days of the current session in Tallahassee.

Remix The News: David Kobert, Miami Dolphins And Circus Politics

Kenny Malone — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000

We're a little over two weeks away from the scheduled Miami-Dade County referendum on proposed upgrades to the Miami Dolphins' Sun Life Stadium.

Top News This Week In South Florida: Dolphins Referendum, Venezuelan Election And Medicaid

Elaine Chen — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for an hour of conversation about the week's news on The Florida Roundup, live at noon on WLRN. Here's what we're watching:

Dolphins Stadium Deal Close; Rubio's Role In Immigration Reform Grows

Phil Latzman — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Marathon talks between the Miami Dolphins and Miami Dade County officials appear to have delivered a tentative deal.

What You Should Know From This Week's South Florida News: Yoani Sanchez, Miami Dolphins

Elaine Chen — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for an hour of conversation about the week's news on The Florida Roundup, live at noon today on 91.3FM WLRN:

Dolphins Stadium Renovations: We Want To Hear Your Remix

Kenny Malone — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

ENTER OUR REMIX THE NEWS CONTEST HERE

How The Marlins Stadium Deal Has Changed South Florida

Elaine Chen — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The public funding in the Marlins stadium deal has been called one of the biggest boondoggles in sports history. But hardly any stadium now is built with only private funds. Why do governments fund these facilities?

On April 1, opening day of Marlins' season, Rick Horrow with WLRN-Miami Herald News hosted a special roundtable, Foul Ball! The Future of the Marlins in Miami, a two-hour radio special on the impact of the Marlins stadium deal. Some of the guests included:

What You Should Know From This Week's South Florida News: Dueling Governors And Dolphins Stadium

Elaine Chen — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

On The Florida Roundup, here are some of the items on our rundown:

Miami-Dade Voters May Stand Between Dolphins And Public Funds

Marva Hinton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:15:16 +0000

Miami-Dade voters could decide if public funds are used to renovate Sun Life Stadium. The county mayor and the CEO of the Miami Dolphins held a joint news conference Monday to discuss the proposal.

One Wary Dolphins Fan Weighs A Publicly-Funded Roof For 'Joe Robbie Stadium'

Bill Andrews — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:00:09 +0000

SunLife Stadium, which I will forever lovingly call Joe Robbie Stadium, in honor of the man who built it, on his own, with no public funding, is in need of some sprucing up. The current owner is asking for public money to help in this endeavor. A public that is very wary of rich team owners asking for financial help—think Marlins.

So, is this a replay of a Greek tragedy?

Dolphins Say NFL May Help Rebuild Sun Life Stadium But Public Funds Must Come First

Phil Latzman — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:35:27 +0000

As Miami-Dade commissioners sit down to talk about the public's role for the first time today, the National Football League is offering its support to help Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross pay for improvements to Sun Life Stadium.

The Dolphins have been reluctant to talk about the idea but are hinting that the NFL's contribution is contingent upon public help first. The Miami Herald reports today the amount is unclear, but could be in the tens of millions of dollars.

Should Public Money Fund Sun Life Stadium Upgrades?

Elaine Chen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:18:34 +0000

Marlins are no help for Dolphins. The proposal by the Miami Dolphins to fund approximately $400 million in stadium renovations through county hotel taxes and state general funds is not getting a warm reception. And it’s probably not because of reports by economists showing that events like the Super Bowl don’t contribute significantly to the host communities.

Miami Dolphins Fishing For A Stadium Renovation

Elaine Chen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup: The Miami Dolphins ask the public to go halfsies with them in a $400 million proposition to improve the Sun Life Stadium. But is hosting a Super Bowl really worth it? A skeptical public might be tougher to persuade after the Marlins ballpark deal.

We take your calls on whether public money fund the stadium facelift.

Tax Funds For Dophin Stadium Would Be 'Welfare For Billionaires,' Braman Says

Arianna Prothero — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000

South Florida businessman Norman Braman is calling the proposed plan to renovate Sun Life Stadium with the public dollars "plain welfare for a multi-billionaire."

He contends that Miami Dolphins owner Shephen Ross’ football team is a private asset and should not receive any public money.

Why Economists Are Skeptical Of Dolphins' Plan To Renovate Stadium With Tax Dollars

Arianna Prothero — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:10:38 +0000

The Miami Dolphins' proposed deal to use state and local tax dollars to renovate Sun Life stadium is getting some big endorsements.

But the benefits a renovated stadium would bring the county are questionable, some economists say.

Miami Dolphins Ask Taxpayers To Go 'Halfsies' On Stadium Facelift

Christine DiMattei — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:37:53 +0000

The Miami Dolphins say they're willing to foot most of the bill for a badly needed facelift for Sun Life stadium -- and are hoping state and local funding will supply the rest. But lingering taxpayer anger over another stadium deal could be hanging over the proposal like a dark cloud.

Dolphins Unveil Stadium Renovation Plan; Taxpayers' Half Would Come To $200 Million

Rick Stone — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:05:09 +0000

New seating, new scoreboards and shelter for the fans from the sun and rain.

That's how Miami Dolphins majority owner Stephen Ross envisions Sun Life Stadium after a $400 million renovation for which he hopes the taxpayers will pay half.

We're Not The Marlins, Dolphins Say, But We Do Need Tax Money For Our Stadium

Rick Stone — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:41:35 +0000

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has an appointment with reporters today to discuss his plans to go after public funding to renovate Sun Life Stadium.

The cost estimate is $400 million, says the Miami Herald, some of which Ross apparently hopes to raise from state and local government sources.

1972 Dolphins: Still Perfect After All These Years

Phil Latzman — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The Miami Dolphins will be marking the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest feats in sports history this weekend.

Their perfect season remains intact, and that's cause for celebration.

In 1972, The Dolphins went a flawless 17 and 0 on their way to a title in Super Bowl VII, and four decades later they remain the last NFL team to make it through an entire season unscathed.