FSL announces Covid-19 relief efforts in all cities

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Today the Florida State League announced that all its member teams will be participating in a League wide effort to support Covid-19 relief. The 12 teams have partnered with LiveSource to set up an auction site that will make bidding for auction items a simple and efficient process. The collectible memorabilia and unique FSL experiences will be offered through this online auction beginning today- Tuesday, June 9th and concluding on Tuesday, June 30th at 11:59 pm ET.

Florida State League President Terry Reynolds said “ I could not be prouder of all our FSL teams for coming together in this very worthwhile effort. The dollars earned from each team’s sold auction items will stay and be used for the Covid-19 relief efforts in that team’s area”.

The auction will offer many fun and unique items some of which are listed below:

  • Jackie Robinson specialty jersey.
  • Adam Wainright signed photo.
  • Brian Anderson signed Jupiter Hammerhead jersey.
  • Game worn Daytona Tortugas batting helmet.
  • Ceremonial First Pitch at a Fort Myers Mighty Mussels game.
  • FSL season pass allowing entrance in all 12 FSL stadiums.
  • 20 person VIP Suite at a Bradenton Marauder game.
  • Blake Snell signed July 4th Hat.
  • Dennis Martinez signed Palm Beach Cardinals jersey.
  • Wander Franco signed Jersey.
  • Lots of signed baseballs and countless “bucket list” experience items to bid on.

The Florida State League is made up of the following teams.

  • Bradenton Marauders
  • Charlotte Stone Crabs
  • Clearwater Threshers
  • Daytona Tortugas
  • Dunedin Blue Jays
  • Florida Fire Frogs
  • Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
  • Jupiter Hammerheads
  • Lakeland Flying Tigers
  • Palm Beach Cardinals
  • St. Lucie Mets
  • Tampa Tarpons

For further details on this most worthwhile charitable event go to www.desktop.livesourceapp.com or you can view all the items and place a bid by downloading the LiveSource App on your Apple or Android device.

Contact Kasey Blair [email protected] or Andrew Seymour, General Manager-Palm Beach Cardinals at 561-630-1855 or [email protected] for additional questions.

Purple Heart Saturdays Honor Local Veterans

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Every Saturday home game during the 2018 season is a Purple Heart Saturday where local Purple Heart recipients are honored on the field! Plus, Stone Crabs players wear special purple jerseys that will be auctioned off online during the season.

On Opening Night, the Stone Crabs brought twenty Purple Heart recipients to the field during the middle of the 7th inning for recognition. As part of the celebration the Military Order of the Purple Heart, U.S.A Chapter 759 honored the Stone Crabs with a special recognition award and made a Proclamation declaring the Stone Crabs as an official Purple Heart Minor League Baseball Team.

Fans will also have the opportunity to honor veterans that they know by posting pictures and information on Stone Crabs social media. These photos will then be displayed on the video board during Saturday games. For more information on how to submit a veteran, please email Ashley Stephenson at astephenson@stonecrabsbaseball.com

To purchase tickets for a Purple Heart Saturday or any other game this season, fans can go online or call 941-206-HITS. Fans can also purchase tickets in person at the FCB Box Office Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Stone Crabs Unveil 2018 Make-A-Difference Monday Initiative

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The Charlotte Stone Crabs, Advanced ‘A’ affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are pleased to announce their Make-A-Difference Monday program for the 2018 season. During the Stone Crabs’ 10th season, the organization will select four non-profits and each organization will receive proceeds from the ticket sales from all eight Monday home games.

The Charlotte Stone Crabs, Advanced ‘A’ affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are pleased to announce their Make-A-Difference Monday program for the 2018 season. During the Stone Crabs’ 10th season, the organization will select four non-profits and each organization will receive proceeds from the ticket sales from all eight Monday home games.

“We’re very excited to unveil the revamped Make-A-Difference Monday initiative for 2018,” said Stone Crabs General Manager Jared Forma. “The Make-A-Difference Monday program was introduced prior to the 2016 season and has been successful for us in the past, but we wanted to make some changes to enable the Stone Crabs to to give back even more in 2018. We love being part of such a special community and are so fortunate to have so many unbelievable non-profit organizations working tirelessly making this great community even better. We cannot wait to get started on this new year of giving back!”

The Stone Crabs and the four selected non-profit organizations will work together to drive ticket sales for all eight Monday home games during the teams’ 10th season. Each non-profit will have the opportunity to generate ticket sales on their end through the use of an online code that represents the organization. Proceeds of $5.00 from each online ticket sale will be dispersed to the non-profit organization as a donation from the Charlotte Stone Crabs.

All four Make-A-Difference Monday organizations will be featured on Stone Crabs’ social media, e-newsletters, radio and website advertising throughout the 2018 campaign. At the conclusion of the season, the Stone Crabs will host an on-field check presentation for each non-profit from the Make-A-Difference Monday program.

For more information on the Make-A-Difference Monday program or to submit an application for your non-profit, contact the Stone Crabs at info@stonecrabsbaseball.com or click below to download an application.

Make-A-Difference Monday Application (PDF)

Season Ticket Packages and Mini Plans are on sale now for 2018! Reserve your seats today and be a part of the action during the 10th season of Stone Crabs Baseball. Call 941-206-HITS or visit the Tickets & Promotions tab on StoneCrabsBaseball.com for more information.

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Stone Crabs / Tampa Bay Rays Awarded Business of the Year

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – The Charlotte Stone Crabs and the Tampa Bay Rays were honored as the Large Business of the Year by the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s 92nd Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 29. The annual event, held at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, was attended by hundreds of local business leaders and honors businesses and non-profits for their achievements.

There were over 30 nominees for the small, medium and large businesses of the year. The awards committee chose the Stone Crabs and Rays Spring Training for the tireless work they do within and for the community while also providing a fun, exciting and affordable entertainment experience.

“Wow, this is beyond humbling and such a great honor,” said Stone Crabs General Manager Jared Forma. “All you have to do is look at the other nominees and all the unbelievable work they do to understand what an honor it is just to be nominated, let alone to be selected for such a prestigious award. We cannot thank the Chamber and the Awards Committee enough for this honor.” Forma Continued.

The 2017 seasons were a tremendous year at the Sports Park. Spring Training attendance was up for the 18 games played this year and the Stone Crabs attendance increased by over 25,000 people this season, their highest season total since 2011 and it included an all-time franchise single game attendance record of 7,515 on July 29, 2017. Above all else at the Sports Park, it’s all of the community outreach, mascot and player appearances, involving the kids in countless programs, and giving back to the community that supports them that is most special.

“First off, this is an organizational and a community award,” said Forma. “Without the great, dedicated part-time staff we employee this would not be possible. Without our community-first ownership group this would not be possible. Without the time and energy of the front office staff that I am so fortunate to have working at the Sports Park this would not be possible.” Forma continued.

“And most importantly, without all of our great partners and fans, the greatest partners and fans a team could ask to have, this would not be possible. This is truly a community award that we, the community’s team are humbly honored to receive.” said Forma.

The 2018 Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training and Charlotte Stone Crabs schedules and ticket information will be released in the coming weeks.

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Sergeant Wilson Memorial Trust Fund Check Presentation

Port Charlotte, FL – Charlotte Stone Crabs General Manager, Jared Forma presented the Charlotte County Sheriff Department with a check on Tuesday, October 22nd for their Tribute to Sergeant Michael Wilson Night fundraising efforts.

The Stone Crabs and Charlotte County Sheriff Department joined together on August 30th for Tribute to Sergeant Michael Wilson Night. The Stone Crabs dedicated the last home game of the season to honor local hero Sergeant Michael Wilson and raise money for the Sergeant Wilson Memorial Trust Fund. The Stone Crabs and Sheriff Department collectively raised over $4,000.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Charlotte Stone Crabs. Click here to view the original story.

Stone Crabs Raise $2,400 for Susan G. Komen Foundation

The Charlotte Stone Crabs baseball team raised $2,400 for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation after auctioning off their game-worn, pink jerseys to promote breast cancer awareness during Friday’s game at Charlotte Sports Park.

The Stone Crabs partnered with Advanced Imaging of Port Charlotte to put on the “Pink in the Park” event in which Stone Crabs players traded their usual white home jerseys for pink versions in an effort to promote breast cancer awareness as they defeated the Fort Myers Miracle and claimed first place in the Florida State League South division. Every jersey from the team was sold during the in-game auction, including the highest individual jersey for $200 and a team-signed jersey for $375.

“Once again, our fans showed their tremendous support and made this a terrific night for the Susan G. Komen foundation,” said Joe Hart, general manager of the Stone Crabs. “We’re glad that we have the opportunity to do special things like ‘Pink in the Park’, and we really appreciate Advanced Imaging for helping us put on this great event.”

All proceeds from the auction benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation which is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. For more information on the foundation, please visit ww5.komen.org.