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Miami College Sports and Big Leaguers
Miami South Beach corporate relocation services sports are the stuff of legends. All the big leagues are here and so are the soon-to-be big leaguers, the college sports teams that usually find their way to the playoffs. There are even some unlikely sports, such as jai alai and, well, does alligator wrestling count?
Miami South Beach corporate relocation services and The Dolphins - The NFL's Miami Dolphins play at Pro Player Stadium, located 16 miles north of downtown Miami. Fans adore winning teams, and the "Fins" have enjoyed decades of popularity. Tickets, which start at $25, are usually available. The regular season runs from September to December. Miami-Dade Transit has special-event buses to Pro Player Stadium starting at $4 round trip. 2269 Dan Marino Blvd. (N.W. 199th Street) at N.W. 27th Ave.; call 305-620-2578 from any Miami South Beach corporate relocation services property; www.miamidolphins.com.
Miami South Beach corporate relocation services and The Heat - The NBA's Miami Heat play at the American Airlines Arena at the north edge of downtown. Coaching legend Pat Riley makes sure the team plays a tough-as-nails style, but the club struggled last season due to star center Alonzo Mourning being on the injured list. Ticket prices for next season will probably start at around $12 and are usually available. The regular season runs from October to May. There are several ways to take public transportation to Heat games. The Miami HEAT Bandwagon (800-275-8687) is a free bus that departs 90 minutes before tip-off from Hooters in Kendall Town and the Country Shopping Mall, Kendall Drive at Florida Turnpike. You can also catch Miami-Dade Transit's Metrorail to the Government Center station, then transfer to the People Mover, which has express service to the Freedom Tower station. 601 Biscayne Blvd.; call 786-777-HOOP from any Miami South Beach corporate relocation services property; www.nba.com/heat.
Miami South Beach corporate relocation services and The Panthers - The NHL's Florida Panthers play at the Office Depot Center in Sunrise, 22 miles north of downtown Miami. Rugged coach Mike Keenan leads an up-and-coming team that features promising youngsters Roberto Luongo, Olli Jokinen and Kristian Huselius. Ticket prices start at $14 and are readily available. The regular season runs from October to April. 2555 Panther Parkway.; call 954-835-8000 from any Miami South Beach corporate relocation services property; www.flpanthers.com.
Miami South Beach corporate relocation services and The Marlins - Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins also play at Pro Player Stadium. Fans have had a love-hate relationship with the Marlins ever since the team was dismantled to save money after its 1997 World Series championship The 2004 season started with the Marlins leading - perhaps it's elation over the first big hurdle on the road to getting a new stadium. Ticket prices start at $12. The regular season runs from April to September. 2269 Dan Marino Blvd. (N.W. 199th Street) at N.W. 27th Ave.; call 305-626-7400 from any Miami South Beach corporate relocation services property; www.floridamarlins.com.
Miami South Beach corporate relocation services and Jai alai - If you're looking to make a few dollars on a sporting event, most states offer horse racing, but not many offer jai alai. Neither baseball pitchers nor the world's top tennis players can match the 150 mph speed of the jai alai balls fired at a three-walled court using a curved wicker basket in this European-born sport. The Miami Jai Alai Fronton is located 10 minutes west of the Miami airport. Admission is $1. 3500 N.W. 37th Ave.; call 305-633-6400 from any Miami South Beach corporate relocation services property; www.fla-gaming.com.
Miami South Beach corporate relocation services and University of Miami - Some of biggest football games of the year are collegiate, between the Miami Hurricanes and their cross-state rivals, the Florida Gators and the Florida State Seminoles. Not only do current students and local fans turn out, but thousands of alums fly, drive and boat in for the game and tailgate parties that start the night before. Coach Larry Coker's "'Canes" kick off at the Orange Bowl, located a just west of downtown Miami. Tickets run $15-$45 and are usually available for all except the top games. The regular season runs from September to December. The Hurricanes are also fierce competitors in basketball, baseball and a variety of other sports. 1501 N.W. Third St.; call 800-GO-CANES from any Miami South Beach corporate relocation services property; www.hurricanesports.com.
Miami South Beach corporate relocation services and Florida International University - The Hurricanes aren't the only college football team in town. The Florida International Golden Panthers played their first I-AA division game in 2002 at FIU Community Stadium, located 10 minutes south of the Miami airport. They ended their first season with a respectable 5 wins, 6 losses. Tickets start at $6 and are readily available. The Golden Panthers also host events in a variety of other spots. 11310 S.W. 17th St.; call 866-FIU-GAME from any Miami South Beach corporate relocation services property; www.fiusports.com.
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