Miami Live! to bring year-round dining, entertainment to Marlins' loanDepot Park

• The project is a partnership with The Cordish Companies, a firm behind other sports-anchored developments, like Ballpark Village in St. Louis and Xfinity Live! in Philadelphia.
• Miami Live! is set to open in early 2026.

Between the lines: The franchise didn't specify the development's projected cost, but Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said it was privately funded at "zero cost to taxpayers."

What they're saying: The final product will be a "vibrant hub" that represents the Marlins' "commitment to our community, "team chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman said in a news release.

• David Cordish, chairman and CEO of The Cordish Companies, said the project will have "long lasting impacts on the community through job creation [and] economic benefits."

Flashback: The stadium has been a point of contention in Miami since plans to redevelop it began in the late 2000s and proponents argued with little evidence it would revitalize the Little Havana neighborhood.

• The county ended up picking up most of the nearly $360 million in renovations.

The big picture: This isn't the franchise's first attempt at reinvigorating the team's fanbase and endearing itself to residents.

• Ahead of last year's season opener, the Marlins announced flags and musical instruments were permitted in the park and rolled out a slew of new fan activations.