There is a big “push” for Sarasota to play host to the Boston Red Sox Spring Training as early as next spring.. Below is an article written by the Sarasota Association of Realtors that goes over the details & gives you a link to the petition that will be presented to local officials encouraging this move.. Read on..

SAR Policy Position Regarding the Boston Red Sox
The Sarasota Association of Realtors® is strongly in favor of moving forward to attract the Boston Red Sox to Sarasota for their spring training operations. This represents a significant opportunity to rally our economy, improve the quality of life, enhance our reputation for youth baseball, bolster civic pride and expand our horizons for community development and economic diversity.
 
Sarasota has a long history of spring training baseball, dating to 1924 when Payne Park became the home for the New York Giants, followed by the Boston Red Sox. The recently completed study by Convention, Sports & Leisure (CSL) documents a $46 million dollar impact on our area economy; almost double the impact of the Cincinnati Reds. Capitalizing on this opportunity is good public policy and will have long-term positive impacts on our economy and our community.
 
The Red Sox are unique. They have sold out every spring training game in Florida for the past five years and maintain a waiting list for tickets. 65% of their attendees will come from outside Sarasota County. Their reputation for civic contributions, national and international exposure and direct connections to the New England market top off this superb opportunity.
 
We urge all parties to work together to bring the Red Sox to Sarasota.
 
To add your name to an online petition supporting efforts to bring the Red Sox to Sarasota please click HERE.