Tag Archives: Jacksonville Suns

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Make Big Splash

Liza Mitchell December 14, 2016 Baseball, Downtown, Family, Feature, Jacksonville's Sports Complex, Lifestyle

There are few things as quintessentially American as baseball. And nothing says Florida like a big, heaping plateful of jumbo shrimp. By bringing them together, the newly rebranded became the most talked about minor league baseball campaign in recent history drawing the same passion as loaded bases in the bottom of the ninth. But as twilight wanes on the , fans wonder what now? Well, batter up. The 2017 season will unveil a the renovations to the ballpark, menu changes that reflect the new team name and new merchandise store. , media and public relations manager for the Jacksonville Jumbo …

Can You Sing? Suns 2016 National Anthem Auditions

FOLIO February 12, 2016 Baseball, Downtown, Feature, Jacksonville's Sports Complex, Local Musicians, Music

Team seeking talented individuals and groups to perform before each of 70 home games As the new prepare to open their schedule of 70 home games in less than eight weeks, the team is inviting the talent of Northeast Florida to audition to perform the before a Suns home game this season. Individuals and groups can now register for the March 10 National Anthem auditions, to be held at the . National Anthem Auditions will be Thursday, March 10, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Interested individuals and groups may schedule an audition time by …

Downtown Jacksonville, FL, Father's Day, Downtown Vision, DVI

Father’s Day, A Day for Dads in #DTJax

Downtown Vision Inc. June 18, 2015 Downtown, Family, Feature, Hemming Park, Holidays, Shopping, The Elbow

[avatar user=”Downtown Vision Inc.” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”http://downtownjacksonville.org/blog/2015/06/16/a-day-for-dads-in-dtjax/” target=”_blank” /] By Kristina Aviles, DVI Intern Father’s Day is this weekend and if you’re still figuring out what to do for your dad, look no further! has so much to offer for the wide variety of sporty, artsy or chocolate lovin’ dads out there: For the sports fan: Buy your dad some baseball tickets and take the whole family down to the ballpark, grab a hotdog and cheer on the Jacksonville Suns. For football fans, take your dad out to watch the Jacksonville Sharks or buy your tickets early for the Jacksonville …

Play Ball! Suns Host Braves Through Memorial Day!

FOLIO May 19, 2015 Baseball, Downtown, Feature, Neighborhoods

Suns Host Mississippi for Five Games Starting Thursday through the Holiday Weekend! Your defending Southern League Champion will be home and have games daily over Memorial Day Weekend starting Thursday against Mississippi (ATL). Kick off the Holiday Weekend with the biggest party in town, Thursday Night Throwdown & College Colors Night! Enjoy Buds for a Buck and 2 for 1 Cocktails at the hottest spot in Jacksonville! Plus it’s College Colors Night! Wear your favorite school’s colors and get in for just $5 plus have a chance to win great prizes! Sponsored by Budweiser, Jameson, Malibu Rum, Jagermeister, Jim Beam, …

BRAGAN FAMILY SELLING THE JACKSONVILLE SUNS

Will Henley March 10, 2015 Baseball, Feature

New owner Ken Babby to take control following 2015 season The Jacksonville Suns announced today that the Bragan family, the longtime owners of the club, is selling its Southern League franchise to executive . bought the franchise in 1984 and served as its Chairman of the Board until his death in 2012. His son, current President ., said it was a tough decision to sell but it was the right time and right new owner for the . “Ken is about the age I was when daddy bought the team,” Bragan, Jr. said. “He has the youth, enthusiasm, and smarts …

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