A developer interested in redeveloping the area around City of Palms Park could be key in luring the Washington Nationals to Fort Myers for spring training. (more…)
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Atlanta Braves to visit Rome Braves at end of spring training
For the Atlanta Braves, all roads are leading to Rome at the end of spring training, as the team has an exhibition scheduled at State Mutual Stadium, the home of the Sally League’s Rome Braves, on March 29. (more…)
Lee County to pitch Nats again on City of Palms Park
Though there are no funds for renovations, Lee County will once again pitch the Washington Nationals on a move to City of Palms Park after Osceola County rejected a new Kissimmee spring-training complex. (more…)
Spring training unlikely to return to City of Palms Park: Lee County officials
Spring training is unlikely to return to City of Palms Park, according to Lee County officials, who are debating what to do with the former spring home of the Boston Red Sox. (more…)
Osceola County delays vote on new Washington Nationals spring-training facility
A final decision on a new Washington Nationals spring-training facility in Kissimmee has been delayed a month by Osceola County commissioners, as local business groups ask for time to review the agreement. (more…)
Will Tucson spring training return?
With the impending departure of the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), local officials are debating what can be done to bring back minor-league baseball or spring training to the city. (more…)
Tourism Board approves new Nationals spring ballpark
The Osceola County Tourism Board has signed off on a $98-million plan for a new Nationals spring ballpark in Kissimmee, but the proposal is sure to face close scrutiny from the full county Board of Commissioners. (more…)
Crane: Astros close to finalizing Palm Beach spring training site
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says the team is close to finalizing a deal for a Palm Beach spring training site that could open in 2017. (more…)
New spring complex pitched for Osceola County
Two new teams could be training in the greater Orlando area by 2015, as Osceola County officials receive a pitch for a new $98-million spring-training complex. (more…)
Tiger Town renovations scaled back
Tiger Town renovations at the Lakeland spring-training complex has been scaled back, as city and county officials work to put together a funding plan. (more…)
