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Spring Training
Sarasota baseball has been a tradition since 1924. It's a part of our past - and our future.

News Releases

Sarasota discusses spring training project
(Sarasota County - Dec. 18, 2008) On Dec. 17, the Sarasota County Commission discussed the spring training project with staff during a public hearing to consider the imposition of a portion of the final fifth cent of the Tourist Development Tax. The commissioners took no action to increase the tax.

To see information about the proposal, see the materials below.

Orioles Spring Training Baseball Background 1.09MB


Sarasota continues baseball discussions
(Sarasota County - Dec.5, 2008) On Dec. 2, the Sarasota County commissioners discussed the spring training project with staff. To see information about the proposal, see the materials below.

The Sarasota County Commission will hold a public hearing on Dec. 17 to consider the imposition of a portion of the final fifth cent of the Tourist Development Tax and the potential allocation of any increase to the spring training project.

Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Facility

Spring Training Facility - Conceptual Overview

Capital Costs Revenue Sources



Discussions with Red Sox end

(Sarasota County - Nov. 1, 2008) The discussion between Sarasota County and the Boston Red Sox ended today when the Boston Red Sox decided to enter into an agreement with Lee County.

Sarasota County and Sarasota City Commissioners and staff have worked over the past several weeks with the team trying to reach an agreement on spring training facilities.


New BriefingSarasota County discusses stadium with Boston Red Sox
(Sarasota County- Sept. 26, 2008) Click here to view the briefing. Windows media player is required.


County joins with city of Sarasota on potential ballpark site
(Sarasota County- Aug. 26, 2008) -The Sarasota County Commission voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the city of Sarasota to acquire properties adjacent to Payne Park. The acquisition would expand the park and provide a potential site for a Boston Red Sox spring training stadium

 
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