(06-13-2023, 09:07 AM)MarleyJag Wrote:

(06-13-2023, 09:03 AM)Jag149 Wrote: Not surprising it is 2 to1 against.  I am not sure any city would buy the "we are playing else where for 2 years AND you need to ante up 850 million or 1 billion. The city impact of those 2 years away were tied to the last agreement so they just renege on that deal?

That’s one way to look at it. The other way is, let them play down the road for two years or lose them forever. The latter will have an even more severe impact.

True, but anywhere they relocation in North Florida they will spend a crap load of money preparing for those 2 years and the city loses the impact. It would sell a lot better locally if they spent that same cash upgrading something locally. Daytona is a race track they don't want a stadium inside that oval blocking views.  Orlando is the enemy, I just don't want to hear them crowing about TL and playoff games there.  A large portion of the city would not appreciate that cash face lifting Gainesville or Tallahassee. However, spending that same cash helping UNF or JU upgrade their facilities that could be also used for soccer, field hockey Lacrosse etc would go over better.  It keeps the project money and impact here. OR just go with the 4 year plan and keep the games here along with not risking Fls/GA and cancelling the Taxslayer Bowl.

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