The City of Clearwater is launching a new Property Redevelopment Assistance Program, and under discussion is whether a half-billion-dollar makeover of the Philadelphia Phillies spring training facilities qualifies for the program. (more…)
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Phillies spring training digs could see half-billion makeover
The Philadelphia Phillies spring training complex could see updates totaling more than a half-billion dollars, as the team plans for BayCare Ballpark renovations and construction of a new entry experience in Clearwater. (more…)
Phillies developing $300M plan to overhaul, advance Clearwater training complex
The Philadelphia Phillies are developing plans for a major $300-million overhaul to their Clearwater training complex, including BayCare Ballpark upgrades and state-of-the-art player development technologies at the Carpenter Training Complex. (more…)
BayCare Ballpark: Still beloved after all these years
It seems appropriate to begin 2022’s ballpark travels at BayCare Ballpark, spring home of the Philadelphia Phillies, to gauge changes in the spring-training ballpark experience over the years. (more…)
Clearwater Gets Okay to Pursue $40M for Spectrum Field Upgrades
Clearwater, FL officials have received approval to pursue $40 million in county bed taxes for Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades, but whether that number is obtainable remains to be seen. (more…)
Clearwater Approves Spectrum Field Funding
On Thursday, the Clearwater City Council approved a plan to move $6 million from a proposed bridge project to help cover Philadelphia Phillies‘ spring-training facility upgrades. (more…)
Discussions of Spectrum Field Upgrades Continue
The Philadelphia Phillies and Clearwater, FL officials are still discussing major upgrades to Spectrum Field, but work remains in obtaining crucial county and state funding. (more…)
Spectrum Field Upgrades Could Face Hurdle in County Funding
Obtaining hotel tax revenue for Spectrum Field upgrades could be an issue for the Philadelphia Phillies, as Pinellas County officials warn that the funds are not immediately available. (more…)
Clearwater Moving Forward With Spectrum Field Upgrades
The City of Clearwater is proceeding with proposed spring training facility upgrades for the Philadelphia Phillies, and will pursue additional funding sources. (more…)
Phillies, Clearwater Pitch Spectrum Field Upgrades
The Philadelphia Phillies and the city of Clearwater are pitching $79.9 million in upgrades to Spectrum Field and the adjoining Carpenter Complex in order to spruce up the team’s spring-training facilities while tying the team to the Grapefruit League through 2043. (more…)