Local officials are looking to wrap an agreement to keep the Toronto Blue Jays‘ spring training in Dunedin, FL, with a key vote expected in November. (more…)
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New Atlanta Braves Spring Training Complex Approved
A proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex was received final approval today, after a North Port Commission vote on the final development agreement. (more…)
First Data Field Renovations Slated to Begin in April
First Data Field renovations are slated to begin next April, with work on the spring training home of the New York Mets expected to conclude in 2019. (more…)
Planning for Braves Spring Training Complex Continues
Steps continue to be taken in the planning of a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex in North Port, with some recent developments taking place. Earlier this week, officials involved in the project completed two key tasks in the planning process. (more…)
The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches: Prepping for 2018
With one of the most dramatic entrances in all of spring training and several homages to South Florida, The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches opened with some issues in spring training 2017, but offseason work should yield the full fan experience envisioned by designers and team officials. (more…)
Braves Spring Training Agreements Approved
Sarasota County has signed off on two agreements relating to a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex, allowing the planning process to move forward. (more…)
Sarasota County to Weigh in on Braves Spring Training Agreement
There could soon be a major turning point for a proposed Atlanta Braves spring training complex, as Sarasota County will weigh in on a proposed facilities operating agreement. (more…)
Pinellas County Advances Blue Jays’ Spring Training Upgrades
Following a vote on Tuesday, Pinellas County is moving forward with discussions for upgraded Toronto Blue Jays spring training facilities. (more…)
Study on Blue Jays Spring Training Facilities Under Scrutiny
Following a recent news report, a previous study on a proposed enhancement to the Toronto Blue Jays spring training facilities has come under scrutiny. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League: LECOM Park
In the end, the vote wasn’t close when readers of Ballpark Digest were asked to select their favorite Grapefruit League venue. Capturing at least 65 percent over three rounds of voting, LECOM Park was chosen as the Best of the Ballparks fan favorite for the second straight year. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League Round Two
It’s bracketology time at Ballpark Digest, as we ask you to choose your favorite Grapefruit League ballpark in the Best of the Ballparks competition, with the selections down to a final eight. (more…)
First Round: Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League
Time to vote for your favorite baseball venues in our Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League competition. In the first round of Florida selections, we ask you to narrow the field from 13 to eight. (more…)
Braves Sarasota County Spring Complex Moves Forward
The Atlanta Braves and Sarasota County have the broad outlines of a deal to bring the team’s spring-training complex to North Port, with the plan to be presented to county commissioners today. (more…)