Sarasota County Government estimates the presence of Baltimore Orioles spring training economic impact now totals $600.5 million since 2015, including a $45.6 million impact last spring. (more…)
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CoolToday Park Opens With Sellout Crowd
With the opening of CoolToday Park, the Atlanta Braves reclaimed control of their spring-training operations for the first time since 1997—and in the process created a fan experience that raises the bar for Grapefruit League facilities. (more…)
New For 2019: CoolToday Park
We have a name for the new spring-training home of the Atlanta Braves, set to open for a single 2019 game on March 24 before becoming the teams full-time home in 2020: CoolToday Park. (more…)
Atlanta Braves 2020 Spring Training Season Tix Go on Sale Saturday
The Atlanta Braves are always a good spring-training draw, and a move to North Port in Sarasota County shouldn’t diminish that popularity. We’ll find out soon, as Atlanta Braves 2020 spring training tickets go on sale Saturday. (more…)
Just Another Perfect Night at Ed Smith Stadium
It is always a pleasure to take in a Baltimore Orioles spring training game. This year’s visit to Ed Smith Stadium was no exception, as the team and its fans have settled into a familiar, satisfying routine. (more…)
Atlanta Braves Delay North Port Spring Training Move to 2020
The Atlanta Braves will not move spring-training operations to Sarasota County’s North Port community until 2020, giving the team one last campaign at Disney World and Champion Stadium in 2019. (more…)
Braves Break Ground on New Sarasota County Spring Training Complex
A milestone to be recognized: The Atlanta Braves and its partners broke ground on the new Sarasota County spring training complex in the West Villages development in North Port, Florida. (more…)
Final Approval Today for Sarasota County Atlanta Braves Spring Training
It’s now a done deal: today the North Port Commission approved their part of the plan for a move of Atlanta Braves spring training operations to a new Sarasota County complex, a move envisioned for 2019. (more…)
State Grant for Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex Approved
A state grant worth $20 million for an Atlanta Braves spring training complex in North Port has been conditionally approved. (more…)
Funding for New Atlanta Braves Spring Complex Close to Done
Funding for a new Atlanta Braves spring complex is close to completion, as the team and Sarasota County officials await word on a $20 million state grant to close the financial circle. (more…)
