–> DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A town best known for rowdy spring breakers and race cars tempoararily became sports turf managers central, as turf pros from around the country flocked to the annual STMA show. As the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 24thAnnual Conference and Exhibition in Daytona Beach, Fla., wrapped up, the news seemed to be good. Attendee numbers appeared... read more
A town best known for rowdy spring breakers and race cars temporarily became sports turf managers central, as turf pros from around the country flocked to the annual STMA show. As the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 24th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Daytona Beach, Fla., wrapped up, the news seemed to be good. Attendee numbers appeared to be up, action... read more
The Intelligent Use of Water Summit XIII: “Play on! Water Issues in Today’s Sport Turf Environment” is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Rain Bird and Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (MTF) are partnering to present the Summit at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. This unique event will focus on providing greater insight into the science and application sides of turf management in water-sensitive environments. A panel of... read more
On Dec. 5, Local business and community leaders gathered near the Great Park Balloon as the a 28-ft.-long, 1,200-lb. steel beam was hoisted into place during a special “topping out” ceremony commemorating the placement of the final beam in the steel frame of the Great Park’s new 4,762-sq.-ft. Visitors Center Pavilion. The event serves as an important milestone in the construction... read more
Marlins Park and ValleyCrest Landscape Development have been named the recipient of an Environmental Improvement Grand Award by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). The award recognizes superior landscape projects that increase public awareness of environmental improvement and exemplify consistent use of quality materials and workmanship. The Grand award is the first-place level in the competition. Considered to be the most... read more
