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harlote101 OP
Dec 09, 2021 at 03:17 PM ET
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This FSU Stadium situation
I guess Tallahasse Democrat/USA Today really wanted this behind the lite paywall.. Anyway Leon County,NAACP and FSU Boosters got their hands full with uhh Blueprint

Free backstory
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/community-comes-toge...
https://news.yahoo.com/blueprint-board-controversial-fsu-...
https://news.yahoo.com/blueprint-several-options-doak-cam...
https://imgur.com/a/zoR1agi


[Post edited by harlote101 at 12/09/2021 3:17PM]

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Link: FSU Stadium

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EDGEMAN
4y
As you see, Florida allows local and state government to build stadiums &
...other athletic facilities. That gives them an advantage over VA, where schools raise the money for facilities.
VTHokie2000 VTHokie2000
4y
I believe OH and LA share the same philosophy as FL
I'm not sure if there is enough support in Richmond to change VA's policy. It would definitely be an interesting and spirited debate if it was every brought to the floor. Personally, I'm undecided on this issue because I do see both sides and I think both sides raise valid points/concerns.
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EDGEMAN
4y
As a Virginia tax payer, I don't want any new taxes
Feel like I already pay more than enough. Heck, just look at the punitive automobile property tax. Would love for that to be reduced significantly. Heck, I would probably buy a new car every 2-3 years if it was at a reasonable level of taxation.
VTHokie2000 VTHokie2000
4y
That is one argument for why taxpayer dollars shouldn't be used
to fund collegiate athletic capital projects. On the flip side, those states are at a disadvantage to the states that allow it because it frees up money to be used for other things (i.e. support staff, luxury items, etc.).
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HOO86
4y
Yes. After living in Miami and paying for Marlins Stadium I agree.
The Virginia Model is better. These teams need to build and own their own stadiums including the schools.
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EDGEMAN
4y
Where did you live in Miami?
I lived in Doral from 1998-2001.
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HOO86
4y
Miami Beach near Normandy Island and North Bay Village
I wasn't far from Bal Harbour either. 2002 to 2010. Now back in Richmond.

They put a line item on Real Estate Taxes for Marlins Stadium. I wasn't consulted. So I prefer Virginia's approach.
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EDGEMAN
4y
I used to hang out at the Clevelander when I lived there.
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HOO86
4y
I did too. It was closed 2 years for renovation part of the time.
But the did a nice job with that. I'm assuming it's still there.
[Post edited by HOO86 at 12/10/2021 6:18PM]
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Mercury
4y
Exactly, the Virginia model has been working great
It really keeps the wall between the University and development of athletics. Development of an athletic program is a (non-appropriated) auxiliary function of a university. No matter if its UVA VT ODU or whatever, we dont see the craziness like some schools get... and that is good....