TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Bananas, Coconuts, Firefighters…oh my!
Banana Ball is taking over the capital city this weekend, and all the fun that comes with this high-octane, family-friendly spectacle is also bringing a big boost to Tallahassee’s economy.
The excitement was electric at Dick Howser Thursday as Banana Ball kicked off its first night, but city officials say this weekend is about more than just baseball — it’s a multi-day regional tourism event that’s expected to have a major economic impact.
Officials with the City of Tallahassee say that with attendance expected to top 80,000 people over three days, they’re projecting millions of dollars in economic impact for the city…