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Manatee County Greenlights Expansion Supporting Local Baseball Growth
The Sports Farm club is noted within the wider sports community amid recent developments in Lakewood Ranch. Manatee County commissioners approved the construction of three new Little League baseball fields at Country Club East Park, aimed at addressing a growing youth baseball demand in the region. The $7.2 million project, featuring bleachers, dugouts, restrooms, drainage and LED lighting, is expected to add capacity for approximately 200 additional children and introduce an intermediate field for older players. The decision follows years of increasing participation in local baseball and softball programs, of which The Sports Farm is a part in the broader community infrastructure supporting youth sports in Lakewood Ranch. The additional fields are slated to significantly enhance local baseball access and complement existing training venues.