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Sarasota News Leader February 15, 2013 Page 58 ORIOLES TO HOST SNOWBIRD CLASSIC FEB. 15-17 IN SARASOTA As the Baltimore Orioles get ready for spring training in Sarasota, the club will host five Division I college baseball teams for the Snowbird Classic at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O���Neil Baseball Complex this weekend, Friday, Feb. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 17, the team has announced. One game, on Feb. 17, will be played at the Buck O���Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park, a news release says. More than 6,000 fans are expected to attend the three-day event, the release adds. Day passes for the games may be purchased for $10 by calling 893-6300. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ed Smith Stadium box office, which is open Monday through Five college teams ��� Florida Gulf Coast Uni- Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday versity, the University of Notre Dame, Ohio and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. State University, St. Johns University and MerParking will be available for $5 per vehicle in cer University ��� will participate. the East lot at the stadium, the release notes. Baltimore Orioles Manager Buck Showalter (left) chats with other coaches as pitchers and catchers report for spring training on Feb. 13. Photo by Norman Schimmel