Fierce opposition from the local tourism industry caused the Osceola County Board of Commissioners to reject a $98-million spring-training complex for the Washington Nationals. (more…)
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Osceola County delays vote on new Washington Nationals spring-training facility
July 18, 2013 in Grapefruit League Teams, News Articles
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…)
Tourism Board approves new Nationals spring ballpark
July 11, 2013 in Grapefruit League Teams, News Articles
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…)
New spring complex pitched for Osceola County
July 10, 2013 in Grapefruit League Teams, News Articles
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…)