Dolphins "open minded" to stadium in Palm Beach

"Desides wrote:

I find it interesting that people who would directly benefit from Ross' proposal are on his side in a he-said-she-said. And by interesting, I mean completely expected and entirely unsurprising.

That said, my sources do tell me that Weatherford made promises in favor of both sides.

Either way Weatherford still lied about not making promises to Ross. Go figure... and Ross has the right to be pissed.

"Da 'Fins wrote:

Also, finding property could be tough. There are a couple of pieces non-residential land not far from Glen Eagles CC, just west of the turnpike.

That's about 35-40 miles further north.

Wonder why Broward wouldn't be in the mix for a stadium?

I agree, Broward would be a good middle ground. The current location of the stadium is really good IMO. It is pretty equidistant for most fans and very accessible. Where in Broward would it go? Near the Panthers arena? Where Lockhart is? Land is definitely an issue.

This is just more hot air from the organization.

If a stadium in Palm Beach became a reality the majority of the population that would support the Dolphins franchise would be an hour to an hour and a half away from the stadium.
Those of you that think attendance is bad now would be in for a rude awakening.

One of the reasons they wanted the stadium on the Dade Broward line is beause the claim was that the Miami area was just too far for Broward residents to travel for a game.
Now they'll expect Broward residents to travel to Palm Beach and Dade residents to travel an hour to an hour and a half. Yeah.......

"smahtaz wrote:

Does anyone know what the piece of land across I-95 from the Boca Airport is?

I could be wrong but I thought there was an area over there that's protected land.

"Ludacris wrote:

SoFlo Dolphins?

Team name would not have to change if the stadium is in Palm Beach.

The Cowboys stadium is in Arlington TX not Dallas and the NY teams don't even play home games in the same state they represent.

"WhiteIbanez wrote:

I would love to see the Dolphins pick up and move leaving those whiny ass so called fans high and dry.
Go somewhere where people care about football and appreciate having a pro football team.

We always have appreciated having a team... thanks fellow Miami fan.... :smackhead:

"Coral Reefer wrote:

This is just more hot air from the organization.

If a stadium in Palm Beach became a reality the majority of the population that would support the Dolphins franchise would be an hour to an hour and a half away from the stadium.
Those of you that think attendance is bad now would be in for a rude awakening.

One of the reasons they wanted the stadium on the Dade Broward line is beause the claim was that the Miami area was just too far for Broward residents to travel for a game.
Now they'll expect Broward residents to travel to Palm Beach and Dade residents to travel an hour to an hour and a half. Yeah.......

No, the Broward fans would probably be lower in attendance. Conversely, the Palm Beach County attendance will increase. Even people to the north will be more likely to attend a game.

From a geographic perspective, moving north is preferable.

"phinsational wrote:

I could be wrong but I thought there was an area over there that's protected land.

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=boca+airport&hl=en&ll=26.386478,-80.112497&spn=0.016089,0.01929&safe=off&hq=boca+airport&hnear=Oakland+Park,+Broward,+Florida&t=h&fll=26.378798,-80.115395&fspn=0.12872,0.154324&z=16&layer=c&cbll=26.386478,-80.112497&panoid=e42Q3LZzdiX02kzf3CUNww&cbp=12,186.71,,0,4.81

Dunno what the time frame is on that but it can't be too protected.

"Stringer Bell wrote:

Put it on the beach

no, put it in the swamp

"dolfan32323 wrote:

I agree, Broward would be a good middle ground. The current location of the stadium is really good IMO. It is pretty equidistant for most fans and very accessible. Where in Broward would it go? Near the Panthers arena? Where Lockhart is? Land is definitely an issue.

Anywhere in Pompano Beach would work. Close your eyes, pick out 100 acres, and tear it down..... preferably the entire stretch between Atlantic Blvd & Copans, east of 95 to Dixie.

Good Year blimp wouldn't have far to go. lol. Of course we'd have to relocate the drug dealers & prostitutes..... but Section126 might have some ideas in that regard. :shifty:

"Stringer Bell wrote:

No, the Broward fans would probably be lower in attendance. Conversely, the Palm Beach County attendance will increase. Even people to the north will be more likely to attend a game.

From a geographic perspective, moving north is preferable.

Stringer come on..... You're trying to tell me that the Dolphins moving an hour to an hour and a half away from the largest county that supports it and farther away from the 2nd largest county in population that supports it in favor of a smaller markets population along with "people to the north" (sparsely populated areas) is a "preferable move"?

"Disgustipate wrote:

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=boca+airport&hl=en&ll=26.386478,-80.112497&spn=0.016089,0.01929&safe=off&hq=boca+airport&hnear=Oakland+Park,+Broward,+Florida&t=h&fll=26.378798,-80.115395&fspn=0.12872,0.154324&z=16&layer=c&cbll=26.386478,-80.112497&panoid=e42Q3LZzdiX02kzf3CUNww&cbp=12,186.71,,0,4.81

Dunno what the time frame is on that but it can't be too protected.

I believe it's a smidge south on the west side of 95, Palmetto Park exit. (where Sugar Sand Park is located)

Opa Locke stadium

"Coral Reefer wrote:

Stringer come on..... You're trying to tell me that the Dolphins moving an hour to an hour and a half away from the largest county that supports it and farther away from the 2nd largest county in population that supports it in favor of a smaller markets population along with "people to the north" (sparsely populated areas) is a "preferable move"?

There are PLENTY of people up this way. It keeps growing and growing and growing.....

"Mcduffie81 wrote:

There are PLENTY of people up this way. It keeps growing and growing and growing.....

Define PLENTY by looking up the actual numbers and when you're done compare the actual numbers you find to the numbers that reside in Dade and Broward counties.

"Dol-Fan Dupree wrote:

That is possible, however it isn't the New Jersey Jets or it is not going to be the Santa Barbara 49ers[/QUOTE]

Well I hope not since Santa Barbara is about 300 miles south of Santa Clara where the stadium will be.

"Coral Reefer wrote:

Define PLENTY by looking up the actual numbers and when you're done compare the actual numbers you find to the numbers that reside in Dade and Broward counties.

And how many of then are Jets/Giants fans, and not natives to South Florida and not very likely to support the team.

"Coral Reefer wrote:

This is just more hot air from the organization.

If a stadium in Palm Beach became a reality the majority of the population that would support the Dolphins franchise would be an hour to an hour and a half away from the stadium.
Those of you that think attendance is bad now would be in for a rude awakening.

One of the reasons they wanted the stadium on the Dade Broward line is beause the claim was that the Miami area was just too far for Broward residents to travel for a game.
Now they'll expect Broward residents to travel to Palm Beach and Dade residents to travel an hour to an hour and a half. Yeah.......

I seriously doubt the Dolphins are going anywhere but this is fun to discuss during this part of the off-season.

There is an 80 acre parcel of land directly across I-95 from the Boca Airport that is already government owned. It was the site of the IBM complex that has been closed for years. It's an 80 minute drive from Homestead Miami Speedway, a 90 minute drive from Vero Beach and a 10 minute ride from the Tri Rail station. It's mostly wooded with pines and surrounded on the S,W,N by commercial property. If I was going to cherry pick a spot, this would be it.

Florida Dolphins...just like the Carolina Panthers, and Florida Marlins...New England Patriots (spits)...take that TB and Jikesonville.

"PhinishLine wrote:

Florida Dolphins...just like the Carolina Panthers, and Florida Marlins...New England Patriots (spits)...take that TB and Jikesonville.

Pssssst....Neither Carolina nor New England are states.

No one has mentioned that there is very little in Palm Beach County to attract people for a Superbowl.
You have Clematis street, but thats it.

First, it doesn't take 2 hours to get from metro Miami and the suburbs to the Boca area (where I presume this would go), particularly on a Sunday morning. Second, you're only asking people to do it one day a week for 18 weeks. I drive from Oralndo to go to the games. If it's something you want to do, you figure out a way to do it.

Yes it does. For alot of people who live in Kendall, Pinecrest, Homestead, Cutler and maybe the Keys that would be a hell of a drive.

"schmolioot wrote:

I'm willing to bet the majority of the season ticket base is located in Broweard and Palm Beach County. If you builf the stadium in North Broward or South Palm Beach it wouldn't affect attendance.

First, it doesn't take 2 hours to get from metro Miami and the suburbs to the Boca area (where I presume this would go), particularly on a Sunday morning. Second, you're only asking people to do it one day a week for 18 weeks. I drive from Oralndo to go to the games. If it's something you want to do, you figure out a way to do it.

You mean 8 games, right? Plus pre-season and playoffs (if).

"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:

No one has mentioned that there is very little in Palm Beach County to attract people for a Superbowl.
You have Clematis street, but thats it.

What does Miami have Palm Beach doesnt? Beaches? no. Clubs? no. Strip clubs? no.

Maybe some "better" clubs (opinions) but still, if you're traveling to south FL for the super bowl (probably a week long) You can drive 40 mins south to Miami if you need to.

"Frumundah Finnatic wrote:

No one has mentioned that there is very little in Palm Beach County to attract people for a Superbowl.
You have Clematis street, but thats it.

There are beaches and world-class golf.

But most importantly, there would be a new stadium.

"Fin D wrote:

Pssssst....Neither Carolina nor New England are states.

Don't think it matter that they aren't states. Just the fact that they aren't cities. Palm Beach Dolphins sounds stupid.

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