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August 2, 2011 - Florida State League (FSL1)
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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA (August 2, 2011) - The Fort Myers Miracle are proud to announce that Matthew Benevides is the 2011 recipient of the Florida State League scholarship. Each year the Miracle and the 11 other teams in the Florida State League partner with the Florida Marlins and award one deserving person from each club a $1,000 educational scholarship.

Benevides, a North Port, Florida resident, is currently a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University and slated to graduate in December, with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing. This is his first summer as a game day volunteer with the Miracle learning the finer points of the team's extensive game day operations.

"Matthew is an extremely hard worker and shows up at the ballpark, full of energy ready to take on another project," said Miracle General Manager Steve Gliner. "We feel he is deserving and I know the scholarship will benefit him in his studies."

The Florida Marlins have sponsored this program for twelve (12) years and have contributed a total of $112, 500. Florida State League President Chuck Murphy stated "This program is one of the best things we do in the League and I congratulate the Directors and General Managers on their dedication and enthusiasm in administering this program." The purpose of the program is to send a message that an education is key to success in life.

The award is based both on financial need and grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be an employee of or the child or grandchild of an employee of the participating club during the 2011 Florida State League Season, and must be at least a high school junior by the 2011 Fall Term.

"I have learned a great deal this summer about why the Miracle are so successful. To be honored like this is pretty amazing", said Benevides.

The scholarship winners will be guests of the Florida Marlins in pre-game ceremonies on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM.

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