TDC eyes alternative funding for sports complex

Synergy Sports investment would speed up buildout.

Clint Pittman, the county’s Landscape and Parks director, said a partnership between the county and Synergy Sports Global would lead to a quicker return on the county’s investment into the 500-acre sports complex. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Clint Pittman, the county’s Landscape and Parks director, said a partnership between the county and Synergy Sports Global would lead to a quicker return on the county’s investment into the 500-acre sports complex. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County’s plans for its 500-acre regional sports complex may get sped up with some outside assistance.

At the Tourist Development Council’s meeting Wednesday morning, TDC Director Konnie Patke,…