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Making recreation into revenue

Newberry is taking a different approach to bring in more money to the city's economy. WUFT-FM's Blake Alderman says sports play a big part in their development.

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Newberry Mayor Bill Conrad saysthe city is boosting its sports and recreation tourism, with the Diamonds Sports Park, Easton-Newberry Archery Complex, Nations Baseball Complex and Canterberry equestrian showplace, in addition to this cycle park.

 

Blake is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.