Florida Fire Frogs (High A; Florida State League) co-owner David Freeman wants to return the franchise to Brevard County, but an idea to use Cocoa’s Coastal Florida Sports Park has hurdles to clear. (more…)
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New for 2017: Florida Fire Frogs
We have a name, logo and branding for the relocating Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League), set to play in 2017 in Osceola County Stadium: the Florida Fire Frogs. (more…)
One Week Left for Central Florida Name Voting
One week remains in voting on a name the team contest for a Florida State League team that will begin play at Osceola County Stadium next season. (more…)
Six Potential Names Revealed for Central Florida Team
Six name the team contest finalists have been announced by the Florida State League franchise that will play in Osceola County Stadium next season. The team relocating to Central Florida is the Brevard County Manatees. (more…)
Officials Divided on Titusville Ballpark Proposal
A discussion during a recent meeting showed that there are mixed opinions on a proposed ballpark in Titusville for a High-A Florida State League squad. (more…)
Manatees to Osceola County for 2017
The Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) are relocating, as the team is set to move to Osceola County Stadium for the 2017 season. (more…)
New Ballpark Pitched for Brevard County
With it looking like the Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) will end up in Kissimmee next season, pro baseball would stay in Brevard County down the road if a proposed Titusville ballpark and events center at Sand Point Park becomes a reality. (more…)
Manatees Experiencing Attendance Jump
There is some good attendance news to report, as the Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) are experiencing a 41% jump in total spectators from this time last season. (more…)
Lovitt replaces Smith as Brevard County Manatees GM
We have a new General Manager for the Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League), where Chad Lovitt replaces Kyle Smith, who is transitioning to leading the Thunder Bay Border Cats (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ownership in 2016 and beyond. (more…)
Manatees could be forced from Space Coast Stadium
With Brevard County approving a 20-year lease with the U.S. Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) for the use of Space Coast Stadium, the future of the Brevard County Manatees (High A; Florida State League) there is in serious doubt. (more…)
Palm Bay hires consultant for ballpark deal
With Brevard County poised to turn over management of Space Coast Stadium to the U.S. Specialty Sports Association, Palm Bay has hired a consultant to work out a ballpark deal with the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League). (more…)
Manatees, Palm Bay chat new ballpark
This isn’t the first time the two sides have chatted, but it may stick this time: Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) officials are talking new ballpark with nearby Palm Bay reps while also pitching management of Space Coast Stadium. (more…)
Manatees bring love back to the ballpark
The Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) are bringing Date Night to Space Coast Stadium with a romantic promo running on the remaining Saturday nights left on the schedule. (more…)