After 41 years in Dunedin, the Jays’ lease on their minor-league complex and downtown stadium expires on Dec. 31. The Jays and Dunedin commissioned Bonn’s firm to conduct an economic impact study for their stadium proposal. Spring training lasts six weeks, but they maintain the Jays are vital to Dunedin’s identity and economy. It’s really important to Pinellas County’s economy.”Shapiro became Jays president in 2015, with the end of the Jays’ Dunedin lease looming. “They rely on that six weeks of influx of Canadians and other folks who do the spring training circuit.

Source: thestar April 22, 2017 19:41 UTC