It appears the attempt to keep the Washington Nationals in Brevard County will be a more difficult chore than some foresaw, as a county tourism committee voters to stop spending hotel-tax revenues on spring training. Instead, if the committee’s vote is upheld by the full County Commission, $750,000 annually will instead be spent on general […]
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Nats, Lee County to continue discussions on spring training
Lee County and the Washington Nationals will continue to discuss a move of the team to City of Palms Park for spring training, as officials look at whether the county can afford requested upgrades. The Nats have already presented a wish list of changes they’d like to see at City of Palms Park, and many […]
Timber Rattlers proposing expansion of Fox Cities Stadium
A renovation of Fox Cities Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Low Class A; Midwest League) would add a second level and a wraparound concourse in a $5.74 million project. The Timber Rattlers are expected to unveil details of the expansion tomorrow at a meeting of the Grand Chute Town Board, which is being […]
Majority of Charlotte council members supports Knights ballpark
A majority of Charlotte City Council members now support a proposed Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) ballpark plan, with a vote scheduled for June 11. Seven of the 11 council members expressed support for a new funding plan that capped the city’s contribution at $7.25 million, all coming from tourism funds. A plan to […]
Lee County, Nats to meet about spring training
Reps from the Washington Nationals and Lee County will meet today to discuss the team shifting spring-training operations to Fort Myers’ City of Palms Park. We don’t expect anything big to come from the discussions; the two are just a third into a 90-day exclusive negotiating period. Both sides have made their goals public: the […]
City funding for Knights ballpark: iffy
Despite a naming-rights deal and indications that financing is almost in place for a new Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, some councilmembers are questioning city funding. City staff has recommended $8.5 million be paid toward the $54 million ballpark project: $6 million from hotel/motel taxes and $2.5 million in property-tax rebates from the […]