SASA September Spotlight Series

IMG Academy Stadium Phase I Reveal

Presented by Fawley Bryant Architects

 

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IMG Academy Field, Phase I Reveal

In a continuing effort to connect and unite the greater Sarasota areas sports community, the Sarasota Area Sports Alliance (SASA) in collaboration with the Sarasota County Sports Commission (SCSC) is hosting its September Sports Spotlight at IMG Academy Stadium on Thursday, September 26^th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at IMG Academy, 5500 34^th St., W., Bradenton. 

Admission is $15.  Attendees will receive one complimentary beverage and light appetizers.  In addition the first 100 RSVPs will also receive a complimentary ticket for the Sept. 27^th IMG Academy Football game played in the new stadium.

IMG Academy officials, Chris Ciaccio, VP of Marketing & Sales and Loren Seagrave, Director Track & Field and Cross Country will welcome and tour interested attendees highlighting the IMG Academy Stadium, Phase I, revealing details and future plans.   This state-of-the-art field marks the first phase of expansion of IMG Academy’s new multi-sport complex.  It features 5000 seats; a Bermuda grass surface with TV-ready lights; an 8-lane 400m track and additional training area for jumps and throws; a broadcast-ready press box with coach, press, radio rooms and hospitality suites and a collegiate-style video board.

Chris Ciaccio, VP of Marketing & Sales

 

              Loren Seagrave, Director Track & Field and Cross County

Additionally, Steve Padgett, VP & Principal Architect, Fawley Bryant, will introduce the event.  Steve is the principal architect for the design of IMG Academy’s campus expansion which includes the recently completed 105,000 s.f. IMG Academy Residence Hall and the 200-acre multi-sports complex, as well as the 40,000 s.f. field house.

Steve Padgett, VP & Principal Architect, Fawley Bryant

Said Steve Padgett, “The Community has begun to recognize the value of the sports performance industry as an important economic engine that until recently was not fully capitalized upon. Fawley Bryant is working within this industry to change the historic image of our region to one that is youthful, vibrant and healthy.” He continued, “IMG Academy is the perfect business model for our community to evolve and advance as the ultimate sports performance destination. The essence of this model creates a framework that allows an individual to reach their maximum potential through dedication, focus, fitness and play balanced by a great education.”

 

“We are thrilled to highlight the IMG Academy Stadium as a sports spotlight,” said Christina Unkel, SASA president.   “This sports facility has extraordinary economic, charitable and entertainment benefits for our entire Sarasot and Manatee communities.”

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SASA's Mission

The mission of the Sarasota Area Sports Alliance (SASA), a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization, is to promote awareness and development of sports and athletes in Sarasota and Manatee counties. This mission is primarily achieved through hosting community outreach events, providing scholarships to student-athletes, and connecting donors with recipients.  SASA works closely with community leaders, government agencies and local businesses to assist in building awareness of the area as a community committed to furthering sports programs locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. For more information on SASA’s upcoming events, sponsorship/donation programs, as well as membership/volunteer opportunities visit their website at www.sarasotaareasportsalliance.org.