Attendees of Orioles year-round events have spent an average of more than $21 million annually at local hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments – another major contributor to the club’s overall impact on the region. Since the organization made Ed Smith Stadium its Spring Training home, nearly 1.1 million people have attended Orioles games in Sarasota.
This impact is delivered through annual Spring Training operations, as well as the club’s continual efforts to promote tourism in the region, including $1 million annually in marketing opportunities for Visit Sarasota during broadcasts on the Orioles Radio Network and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. According to Sarasota County Government’s annual report, the Orioles have generated more than $545 million for the State of Florida and $470 million for Sarasota County since the start of 2015.
Through year-round operations and events at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O’Neil Complex, the Orioles have provided a lasting impact on the Sarasota County community that goes beyond charitable giving.
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