With dozens of diamonds, a growing lineup of new venues and a sports-loving community, Columbia County gives events a home-field feel in North Central Florida. Chris Coleman, sports and small group sales rep for the Columbia County Sports Commission, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the area. He discusses the county’s sports complexes, upcoming facility developments and the local partners who help events grow. Coleman also touches on recent events and why the destination makes a great home base for exploring Florida. Watch the video for the full conversation.
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