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August 5, 2009

Florida spring training earnings: $752M (AP)

Baseball's spring training is lucrative business in Florida. The 2009 Florida Grapefruit League season boosted the state's economy by an estimated $752 million, the Florida Sports Foundation reported Wednesday. The 39-day 2009 Florida spring training season drew about 1.6 million fans to 259 games at 15 locations, producing a $47 million average economic impact for each community hosting a…

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