Jeffrey Loria Strikes Back: "It Ain't True, Folks" And Marlins Park Has Won Awards

Jeffrey Loria took out a full page ad in several South Florida newspapers today in an attempt to win the hearts and minds of the six people who haven't quite made up their minds on his wretched franchise. He talks about a lot of things: the unsustainable roster full of major league talent, the World Series Miami won a decade ago and the importance of Pudge Rodgriguez. He's most upset about all the hits his stadium and its financing have taken however.

It ain't true, folks. Those who have attacked us are entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. The majority of public funding came from hotel taxes, the burden of which is incurred by tourists who are visiting our city, NOT the resident taxpayers. The Marlins organization also agreed to contribute $161.2 million toward the ballpark, plus the cost of the garage complex.

The stadium is an award winner. According to Loria, it's won over 20 in various categories, a most impressive feat.

Best Project Awards

Engineering News Report National Sports & Entertainment December, 2012 Marlins Park

Engineering News Report Southeast Sports & Entertainment November, 2012

Eagle Awards

ABC-FEC Excellence in Construction Mega-Projects (More than $200 million) October, 2012

ABC-FEC Excellence in Construction Other Specialty Construction October, 2012

ABC-FEC Excellence in Construction Interiors, Acoustical, Drywall, Millwork, or Plaster October, 2012

ABC-FEC Excellence in Construction Mechanical - More than $20 million October, 2012

Craftsmanship Awards

Construction Association of South Florida Ornamental Metal November, 2012

Construction Association of South Florida Ceramic Tile November, 2012

Construction Association of South Florida Stucco November, 2012

Construction Association of South Florida Glass & Glazing November, 2012

Grand Awards

Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers Structural Systems November, 2012

Planet Professional Landcare Network 2012 Environmental Improvement Awards Program

Florida Parking Association Parking Structure: New Design December, 2012

First Retractable Roof Sports Facility to Receive LEED-Gold Certification

U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) May, 2012

Congratulations are in order.

Jeffrey Loria's "Letter to our Fans" [Miami Herald]