Marlins get approval for new park

MIAMI - County commissioners have given approval to a preliminary $367 million financing plan to build a new stadium for the Florida Marlins.<br> <br> Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 8-3 in favor of the plan to build a 38,000 seat, retractable roof ballpark next to the Orange Bowl in Miami&#39;s Little Havana neighborhood. City commissioners moved to endorse the plan last week.<br> <br> The plan still hinges on whether the city can sell the Miami Arena and the parties can secure $30 million from the state to fill a financing gap.<br> <br> Terms that have been agreed upon include contributions from the Marlins, the city and county.

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