Inter Miami CF has begun construction began on Miami Freedom Park and The Inter Miami CF stadium, following the closing of one of Miami’s last remaining pubic golf courses, Melreese Country Club: Miami International Links. Construction is now underway on Miami Freedom Park, a 131-acre privately funded entertainment district development anchored by a new 25,000-seat fútbol specific stadium and 58-acre public park.
Read MoreBeckham Turns His Sights To Redevelop Melreese Golf Course Into Office Space Masking Proposal As "Public Park"
Be careful what you wish for. Activists who brought lawsuits against David Beckham's Overtown Soccer Stadium proposal may have derailed that initiative which would have energized the Overtown community.
Read MoreDavid Beckham's Plans for MLS Stadium Not Going Smoothly
MLS has wanted a stadium in the heart of Miami since the 90s, to build its Latin and youth fan base. There have been several incarnations of professional soccer teams in South Florida, but none managed to navigate the political waters of Miami successfully.
Read MoreJudge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Miami-Dade County Challenging Land Sale To Miami Beckham United
Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Rodolfo Ruiz has dismissed a lawsuit against Miami-Dade County, challenging the future use of Overtown land sold to Beckham and partners on the basis of its acquisition.
Read MoreDavid Beckham and Partners Make Downpayment to Miami-Dade To Complete Overtown Stadium Assemblage
David Beckham and his partners have made a $450,000 downpayment to Miami-Dade ahead of their September 10th deadline as they move to complete the purchase of the final 3 acres of their 9 acre assemblage in Overtown to bring Miami their future MLS stadium and inaugural franchise. Beckham and his partners are looking to finalize the purchase of the final 3 acres of land currently owned by Miami-Dade via the Water and Sewer Department adjacent to the 6 acres already owned by Beckham. Beckham will not ask for local subsidies to either build or operate the stadium. They also have said they plan to pay full property tax on the land as well as the venue. On December 4, 2015 Beckham and his partners announced that they had executed sales contracts on a nine-acre property in Overtown which was formerly a Miami-Dade Water and Sewer truck depot. Beckham was originally given the option to purchase an MLS franchise when he signed with the L.A. Galaxy in 2007.
Last month we reported that Bruce Matheson had filed a lawsuit against Miami-Dade County, challenging the future use of the land on the basis of its acquisition. Matheson's suit aims to stop the $9 million sale of 3 acres which was sold based on the state of Florida's Economic-Development Law as a no-bid sale and was never offered to other buyers. Matheson has historically been opposed to sport and recreation in Miami, putting the future of the Miami Open in limbo by blocking an expansion to the stadium on Key Biscayne. Miami city officials allege that Matheson's goals seem to be to drive professional sports out of Miami. County commissioners originally approved the sale on June 6 (2017) and Beckham received league approval to officially launch Miami's franchise in August (2017). A hearing is scheduled for October 2017.