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  Sarasota, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the county seat of Sarasota County.
Sarasota is also home to Ed Smith Stadium, where the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati's MLB team, trains in spring for the upcoming baseball season, and is also home to the minor league Sarasota Reds.
Sarasota is home to the Mote Marine Laboratory, a premier marine rescue, research, and aquarium.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sarasota,_Florida   (691 words)

  
 Sarasota Beaches
Sarasota is also home to Ed Smith Stadium, where the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinatti's MLB team, trains in spring for the upcoming baseball season, and is also home to the minor league Sarasota Reds.
Sarasota has also been in the spotlight from the Carlie Brucia kidnapping in 2003 and the murder of Nancy Campbell-Panitz in 2000.
Sarasota was briefly famous for its adult movie theaters haunted by sheriff's deputies, when a paying customer was arrested for actually masturbating, in 1991— and turned out to be Pee-wee Herman.
www.artistbooking.com /trips/182/sarasota-beaches.html   (468 words)

  
 rednot02
SARASOTA, Fla. - After years of shunning the franchise's rich history at their home field in Cincinnati under the reign of owner Marge Schott, the Reds seemingly are making every effort to embrace their past at their new spring training home.
The Reds will be honoring some of their all-time greats from the outset of their stay at Ed Smith Stadium and its impressive training facilities.
Reds players should be delighted with the improved facilities after 10 springs at the spartan, lifeless complex in sleepy Plant City, Fla.
www.cincypost.com /sports/1998/rednot021298.html   (955 words)

  
 Spring Training 2005 News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The city and the Reds also are counting on at least $15 million from the state Legislature to help pay for the estimated $40 million stadium rehab project.
Sarasota Mayor Richard Martin said everyone in the community will have to decide whether being considered a baseball town is of value -- and what they are willing to pay to continue that legacy.
Although the Reds aren't threatening to leave Sarasota yet, Martin said if the city and county can't get the stadium renovated, the club is likely look elsewhere for a deal.
www.springtrainingmagazine.com /news99.html   (798 words)

  
 Sun Herald - 05/24/05
The Reds dinked and dunked their way to five runs in the first eight innings, squandering numerous chances and nearly letting the Cardinals steal the game.
The Reds put at least two batters on base in every inning except for the second and eighth, using a variety of singles and walks.
Sarasota tied the game at 3-3 in the sixth inning with two singles and a fielder's choice.
www.sun-herald.com /NewsArchive2/052405/sp1.htm?date=052405&story=sp1.htm   (499 words)

  
 Cincinnati Reds News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Reds migrated to Sarasota from Plant City, Fla., for its annual spring training in 1998.
But Sarasota is now Reds country, and located on the 13-year-old, 69-acre sports complex is everything the team needs to get back in the swing of things for the 2002 season.
The average March high in Sarasota is a pleasant 80 degrees, but nighttime temps can drop as low as 50 degrees, so be sure to pack along a light jacket.
reds.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/cin/news/cin_news_story.jsp?article_id=cin_20020128_redlegsmain_cols&team_id=cin   (1234 words)

  
 Regional Overview, Suncoast Review, free business and news and resources for the Sarasota - Bradenton, Florida MSA
The Sarasota - Bradenton MSA is served by Interstates 75 and 275.
While the Sarasota - Bradenton MSA is not generally thought of as a distribution center, the Interstate 75/275 interchange in northern Manatee County, together with its proximity to Port Manatee, offer great potential in that regard.
Both Manatee and Sarasota Counties operate excellent public school systems and a system of specialized charter/magnet schools is being developed; the first such school, specializing in the performing arts, opened Palmetto in 1998.
www.realtyrates.com /suncoastreview/region.html   (2989 words)

  
 Cincinnati Reds News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Reds would like to sign a minimum 15-to-20-year lease under the condition that improvements are made to the facility.
The Red Sox and Twins, in Fort Myers, are 75 miles south.
The Reds always tend to draw quite well for Spring Training and tickets can be hard to come by, especially on weekends and when the Yankees come to town.
www.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/cin/news/cin_news.jsp?ymd=20050125&content_id=934546&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp   (848 words)

  
 Reds Spring Training Guide
Sarasota isn't a huge spring break destination, but this place heats up during that time.
Going from Sarasota to Clearwater means driving 15 miles on Route 19, which is like driving 15 miles on Colerain or Beechmont Avenue.
The Reds' Sarasota training complex is within relatively easy driving distance of several other training camps.
reds.enquirer.com /2003/02/02/wwwred1b2.html   (759 words)

  
 Florida Fishing Report
Reds were plentiful in Charlotte Harbor, but not aggressive.
Reds behaved the same way that they did in Charlotte Harbor on Monday, following the fly but not eating.
John caught and released a slam, which included a pair of snook to 27", a pair of reds to 24" and a 23" trout on CAL jigs with shad tails and the DOA Deadly combo rig.
www.sefly.com /rpt543.htm   (534 words)

  
 Sun Herald - 04/22/05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
SARASOTA -- Charlotte County is returning to the Florida State League, and sooner than you might think.
But Sarasota Reds general manager Dan Wolfert acknowledged that some details need to be taken care of before the first pitch is thrown on May 23.
While the Reds organization was negotiating with the City of Sarasota to use Ed Smith Stadium, the city scheduled a tournament for the sports complex during the same time period.
www.sun-herald.com /NewsArchive2/042205/sp2.htm?date=042205&story=sp2.htm   (504 words)

  
 Nelson vows to earn respect   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Reds pitcher Bubba Nelson, who early Thursday was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and operating a vehicle with an out-of-state license while his Florida license was suspended, met with several team officials Friday morning.
Nelson was released from the Sarasota County Jail at 3:01 p.m.
Thursday, according to a jail official, and is scheduled to appear in Sarasota County court on March 17.
news.enquirer.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050226/SPT04/502260380/1071/SPT   (609 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Reds pitcher Bong charged with domestic battery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jung Keun Bong was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after a fight with his wife, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Bong, 24, who's been on a rehab assignment with the Single-A Sarasota Reds, was arrested Friday night at the Sarasota Cay Club hotel after deputies showed up in response to a scream coming from his room, a sheriff's report said.
Reds spokesman Rob Butcher said the team was aware of Bong's arrest and had no comment.
www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/nl/reds/2005-08-02-bong-charged_x.htm   (292 words)

  
 Shake this winter chill, make tracks for Florida
The Reds home-away-from-home opener at Ed Smith Stadium is Saturday, March 1 against the Minnesota Twins.
Sarasota, a 15-hour drive from Cincinnati, is one of the garden spots of spring training in Florida.
The Reds generally hit the fields at 9 a.m.
reds.enquirer.com /2003/02/02/wwwred1a2.html   (405 words)

  
 Spring Training 2006: Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a relatively new arrival to Sarasota and Ed Smith Stadium, after having moved from Plant City in 1998.
In the case of Ed Smith Stadium, the local delicacy is a Big Red Smokey, a rather mild hot dog purposely burnt.
During the regular season Ed Smith Stadium is home to the Sarasota Red Sox (Class A; Florida State League).
www.springtrainingonline.com /teams/cincinnati_reds.htm   (370 words)

  
 Dayton Dragons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Reds have announced six players who have ties as either current or former Dayton Dragons will be with the "big league" club in Sarasota, Florida.
Reds pitchers and catchers report to Ed Smith Stadium on February 13th with all other position players arriving February 15th.
There are four players with ties to the Dragons on the current Cincinnati Reds 40-man roster who will participate in spring drills with the parent club.
www.daytondragons.com /news/2000/12-20-00.html   (226 words)

  
 Official Home of the Sarasota Reds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds today signed a 2-year player development contract to field a Florida State League team in Sarasota, the site of their spring training complex.
Joey Votto was the Reds 2nd round pick in the 2002 Draft.
Rated the #5 Prospect in the Reds system by Baseball America, and #9 overall in the Midwest League by On Deck, Votto is almost certain to be manning 1b at Sarasota when the FSL games start this April.
www.sarasota-reds.com   (221 words)

  
 Cincinnati Reds Ballpark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Tickets for Cincinnati Reds 2002 spring training games will go on sale January 21 at the club's spring training complex in Sarasota, FL and on-line at www.tickets.com.
The Reds will play home games in Ed Smith Stadium during their fifth season in Sarasota.
Ticket prices for Reds spring training games in 2002 remain the same as last season, $12 for box seats, $10 for reserved seats and $5 for general admission.
reds.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/cin/ballpark/cin_ballpark_springtrain.jsp   (272 words)

  
 Sarasota Reds - Florida State League (FSL) Affiliated Baseball on OurSports Central
Sarasota Reds 4 at Brevard County Manatees 3
Sarasota Reds 7 at Brevard County Manatees 2
Sarasota Reds 2 at Brevard County Manatees 5
www.oursportscentral.com /services/schedule?t_id=471   (745 words)

  
 Cincinnati Reds | MLB Baseball at CBS SportsLine.com
The Reds claimed right-hander Mike Burns off waivers from the Astros on Wednesday and plan to add him to the 40-man roster.
Reds right-hander David Weathers had surgery Tuesday to repair a small tear in his right knee and is expected to recover in four weeks.
Purchased the contracts of RHP Travis Chick from Chattanooga of the Southern League and 1B Joey Votto from Sarasota of the FSL.
www.sportsline.com /mlb/teams/page/CIN   (531 words)

  
 Sports News - The Cincinnati Enquirer
Amy Schneider is the Reds' new Queen of Fun - their first-ever director of promotions and entertainment.
SARASOTA, Fla. - Forty-five minutes after the final out, Sean Casey is still working his way down the right-field stands, signing autographs in his sweat-drenched uniform.
The Reds lost their fifth straight Grapefruit League exhibition game and fell to 12-15-2.
www.enquirer.com /editions/2003/03/26/sports.html   (1172 words)

  
 Lakewood Ranch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
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 WVA News: Reds pitcher Bong charged with domestic battery in Sarasota - - The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) - Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jung Keun Bong was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after a fight with his wife, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Bong, 24, who's been on a rehab assignment with the Single-A Sarasota Reds, was arrested Friday night at a hotel after deputies showed up in response to a scream coming from his room, a sheriff's report said.
Acquired by the Reds in a trade with Atlanta in 2004, Bong has a career record of 7-4 with a 5.71 ERA, according to the team's Web site.
www.oweb.com /sports/story/083202005_sptBBN--Reds-Bong-O0295.asp   (234 words)

  
 Army will loosen rules
Reds assistant director of player personnel Grant Griesser expects Holden to report that day to Cincinnati's spring training facility in Sarasota, Fla. Holden used leave time to attend a portion of spring training.
Griesser has contacted the Army recruiter in Sarasota to notify him Holden is on his way.
Holden is expected to begin the year with the Gulf Coast Reds in Sarasota, where he batted.348 with 10 steals last year.
www.recordonline.com /archive/2005/04/29/armystory.html   (1004 words)

  
 Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Cleveland Indians - CBS SportsLine.com
The Reds are in embarrassing financial straits despite opening a new ballpark last year, and their pitching cupboard isn't exactly overstocked.
He was only 14 months off of ligament replacement surgery on his elbow -- the operation was June 25, 2002 -- he was tiring, and he's so important to their future that the Reds didn't want to take any chances.
He has looked good, and Lord knows the Reds have rotation spots open, but the way they figure it, if Claussen blows them away over the next few weeks, great, he'll be one of the five starters they take north with them.
cbs.sportsline.com /mlb/story/7164912   (1998 words)

  
 Planet Garth Forums - Where is Reds Spring Training camp?
I'm hoping he'll be with the Reds or somebody whose spring training is in Florida!
Sarasota is only a 30 minute drive from my house!
I stayed at a friend of the families house in Sarasota in May, and she already offered for me to stay there if he does the spring training again.
www.planetgarth.com /forums/showthread.php?t=64423   (479 words)

  
 Spring Training Guide 2006
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The Reds have been holding Spring Training in Sarasota since 1998 (before that the White Sox used this facility - give yourself a bonus point if you remember Michael Jordan at Spring Training in Sarasota).
Directions: Ed Smith Stadium is located at the intersection of 12th St. and Tuttle.
www.findsarasota.com /springtraining.htm   (283 words)

  
 Sarasota Herald Tribune: Three Sarasota Reds will dot West's All-Star roster.(SPORTS)@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
CLEARWATER -- The Sarasota Reds will be well represented offensively on Saturday night, June 18, when three of their players will be on the West Division's roster for the Florida State League's 43rd All-Star Game.
Sarasota general manager Dan Wolfert made the announcement after...
The above preview is from Sarasota Herald Tribune, June 5, 2005.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:132997346&refid=holomed_1   (208 words)

  
 Redleg Nation » Blog Archive » Sarasota/GCL Reds
As you know if you read Redleg Nation regularly, one of our editors, Bill, recently made a trip to Florida where he was able to check out the Sarasota and GCL Reds.
He’s already given us his impressions, but I wanted to post a few of the great pictures he snapped while he was there.
A support group for obsessive fans of the Cincinnati Reds, and baseball in general.
redlegnation.com /2005/08/28/gcl-reds   (263 words)

  
 GCL Twins :: Ft. Myers Rookie "A" Baseball
FORT MYERS -- Reds pitchers Robert Wachman and Brad Cherry limited the Twins to three hits in a 6-2 Gulf Coast League win on Tuesday in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader at the Lee County Sports Complex.
The Reds scored a run in the first inning on a RBI single by Matt Gray after Mayker Sandoval led off with a triple.
This site is not affiliated with, endorsed or approved by the Minnesota Twins or any of their ownership group or staff, the Fort Myers News Press, the Naples Daily News, or any other Gulf Coast League team, organization or individual.
www.freewebs.com /gcltwins/news/2004/htribune_072804.html   (210 words)

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