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DeLand Little League Field Shortage
Summary
The league has grown to 682 kids — nearly triple what its fields can handle — and asked the commission to keep new fields a top priority, noting visiting tournaments bring out-of-town spending to DeLand.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
New fields would require a significant city investment, with timing clouded by the pending property tax ballot question.
✅Who benefits
682 youth baseball and softball players and their families.
⚠️Who could be affected
Kids turned away or crammed onto overused fields until new space is found.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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