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…)
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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…)
Pinellas County: We want to keep Blue Jays for spring training
If the Toronto Blue Jays are to keep training in the Tampa Bay area, it will take a strong effort by Pinellas County to provide upgraded facilities — and a few potential plans are emerging, even if the Jays don’t bite. The Toronto Blue Jays front office has been openly seeking a new spring-training home […]
Clearwater mulling $2.9M upgrade to Phils’ spring complex
Clearwater (Fla.) officials will decide this week whether to spend $2.9 million on upgrades to the Carpenter Complex, where the Philadelphia Phillies train each spring. The upgrades and new construction are mostly behind the scenes and for the benefit of players and coaches, not fans attending workouts. (The team works out in the complex and […]