A new Atlanta training facility in North Port for 2019 moved closer to reality after the Sarasota County Commission approved a Braves spring training term sheet by a 4-1 vote. (more…)
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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…)
Terms to be Reviewed for Braves Spring Training Proposal
Proposed terms for an Atlanta Braves spring training complex will be considered by Sarasota County this week. (more…)
Tourism Tax Could Cover County Funds for Braves Spring Training Complex
Under a plan released by county officials, Sarasota County would use existing tourism tax revenues to cover its contribution to an Atlanta Braves spring training complex. (more…)
State Grant Targeted for Braves Spring Training Facility
Ongoing debates in the Florida State Legislature could complicate a plan for an Atlanta Braves spring training facility in North Port, where state incentives are being targeted. (more…)
Braves To Negotiate New Sarasota County Spring Complex
The Atlanta Braves will enter into exclusive negotiations on the terms of a new Sarasota County spring training complex in North Port to replace Champion Stadium and Disney’s Wide World of Sports in 2019. (more…)
Two Teams Training in Sarasota County? Could Happen
Local officials say they are talking to multiple MLB teams about a proposed North Port Sarasota County spring training complex, in addition to the Atlanta Braves. (more…)
Braves Pitch 8,000-Seat, $100M PBC Spring Facility
We now know what the Atlanta Braves want from a new Palm Beach County spring-training camp: 8,000 seats, a 2,000-capacity berm, a standard six-field training complex and player dorm. But paying for the complex is still a question mark. (more…)
Palm Beach County Pitches Woo at Braves
We have a bidding war for a Atlanta Braves spring training camp, as Palm Beach County officials have responded to a Sarasota County pitch with one of their own — and a possible county commitment to advanced negotiations as soon as early April. (more…)