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The New Look of Lee County
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2-26-13 Minnesota Twins Spring Training 2-26-13 Minnesota Twins Spring Training
Lee County welcomes the Minnesota Twins and their families back to the 23rd Spring Training at the Lee County Sports Complex and Hammond Stadium; and
Whereas: Lee County Government officially welcomed the Twins into Hammond Stadium in 1991, and the state-of-the-art facility is as nice today as it was on opening day. Over the past 21 years, the county has added numerous improvements to Hammond Stadium, including a right field party deck, dugout row seating and a grass seating berm; and
Whereas: In 2011, Lee County purchased 14 acres of land next to Hammond Stadium and hired the sports architect firm Populous to create a new Master Plan for the facility. Over the last 12 months, Lee County and Twins officials have agreed to a $42 million renovation to the facility in exchange for a new 30-year lease from the Twins; and
Whereas: Some of the improvements will include a new 360-degree boardwalk around the entire stadium with many new seating and shade options. Hammond Stadium field will be the exact dimensions as Target Field in Minneapolis. There will be a new expanded team store and ticketing office. Fans will notice a greatly expanded concourse with new concession areas, as well as a new “grand entrance” into the stadium. There will also be a new 3rd level shaded party deck on both the 1st and 3rd base sides of the stadium so that fans can seek shelter from the sun without missing a single pitch; and
Whereas: We couldn’t be happier about our continued partnership with the Twins. We have well-established ties to the Twin Cities with a significant number of tourists visiting us each year from the Upper Midwest region. We are privileged to be associated with an organization of the Minnesota Twins caliber, and are excited to call Lee County the Spring Training home of the Minnesota Twins for the next 30 years; and
Whereas: Your exceptional team spirit and enthusiasm is contagious and you can count us among your many loyal fans. Lee County is proud to be considered your home away from home.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida – along with Lee County’s Parks and Recreation Department, Visitor and Convention Bureau, Sports Authority and Facilities Services – does hereby proclaim its full support for the Minnesota Twins organization. We send our most sincere best wishes for success in the upcoming 2013 baseball season.
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