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A seven-mile drive from BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla. , to Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach offers little sign of the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton when they swept across the Gulf of Mexico and struck the area last fall Kyle Schwarber Jersey.
The recovery has been remarkable.
"For Phillies fans, the experience will feel nearly identical to what it has always been in Clearwater, especially on Clearwater Beach," said Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector this week. "In our tourist-friendly areas of the beach, things are going to look almost exactly the same. It's truly impressive. "
Clearwater has served as the Phillies' Spring Training home since 1947, fostering a deep connection between the city and the team, particularly with Philadelphians. The city is eagerly anticipating the return of the Phillies this month for another Spring Training season .
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