Fort Myers couple featured in international sports publication
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2017) – Fort Myers residents Katie and Danny Haas were featured in the Aug. 14 issue of Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal. The feature story, written by SBJ’s Executive Editor Abraham D. Madkour, looks at what day-to-day life is like for Katie, vice president of Florida business operations for the Red Sox […]
Red Sox Foundation awards 13 local high-school students college scholarships
$65,000 in scholarship funds raised at annual Swings For The Sox golf tournament FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 21, 2017) – For the second consecutive year, the Boston Red Sox honored 13 local high school seniors, presenting them each a $5,000 college scholarship by the Red Sox Foundation in a pre-game ceremony prior to the 1:05 p.m. […]
Red Sox complete week of community service activities in Southwest Florida
Seventh annual week of giving back to communities in Southwest Florida FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2017) – For the seventh consecutive year, the Boston Red Sox completed a series of events and activities from Feb. 18 to 21 that gave back to communities throughout Southwest Florida. Highlights of the week included guests and fans attending […]
Red Sox implement new security measures for 2017 Spring Training games at JetBlue Park
Fans asked to allow extra time for security screening FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2017) – The Red Sox announced today that all fans entering JetBlue Park at Fenway South for the 2017 Spring Training season will be screened using new metal detectors at all ballpark gates. The enhanced security measure follows new requirements from Major […]
Red Sox Spring Training tickets giveaway at weekly Fenway South Farmer’s Market; A total of 28 tickets will be given away every week until Feb. 24
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2016) – The weekly farmer’s market at JetBlue Park, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers, plans to once again give away a total of 28 Red Sox Spring Training 2016 tickets through Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Red Sox fourth annual Swings For The Sox golf tournament raises more than $70,000; Monies raised will benefit newly created scholarship
Jon Romine, Brian Smith, Brett Bodine, Bryan Blackwell & Brent Gibson FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2015) – The Red Sox Foundation’s fourth annual Swings For The Sox golf tournament, held Friday, Oct. 23, raised more than $70,000. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will benefit the newly created Red Sox Scholarship in partnership with the Foundation […]
Inaugural Best of Taste in the Park winners announced; $13,000 raised to benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundation
Fathoms Tropical Ahi Tuna FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2015) – More than 100 locals came out to the inaugural Best of Taste in the Park fundraiser to sample and vote for the best dishes to be showcased at the 33rd Annual Taste of the Town on Nov. 1. Best of Taste in the Park is a new fundraiser put on […]
Red Sox Spring Training tickets giveaway at Fenway South Farmer’s Market opening; A total of 16 tickets will be given away from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 4
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2015) – The weekly farmer’s market at JetBlue Park, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers, is set to return for a five-month run next month with a grand opening and Spring Training tickets giveaway. Beginning Nov. 4 and running through March 30, 2016, Fenway South Drive, in front […]
Inaugural Best of Taste tickets almost sold out; Funds raised will benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers and the Red Sox Foundation
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2015) – Locals who want to help determine one of the top dishes for the annual Taste of the Town better act fast. Tickets for the inaugural Best of Taste in the Park fundraiser are almost sold out according to the organizers. The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, Oct. 12. Best of Taste […]
DLD Builders, LLC takes title sponsorship of this year’s Swings For The Sox golf tournament; Monies raised will benefit newly created scholarship
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2015) – DLD Builders, LLC has signed on as this year’s title sponsor for the Red Sox Foundation’s fourth annual Swings For The Sox golf tournament on Friday, Oct. 23.