{"id":230677,"date":"2026-04-14T03:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T03:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/230677\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T03:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T03:28:14","slug":"orlando-dreamers-help-maitland-little-league-recover-after-break-ins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/230677\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Dreamers Help Maitland Little League Recover After Break-Ins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">MAITLAND, Fla. \u2014 The Orlando Dreamers are stepping up to support Maitland Little League after the league\u2019s concession stand was broken into three times over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">League officials said the first break-in happened overnight Friday, with volunteers finding damage and missing inventory Saturday morning. The second occurred late Saturday, and the third on Sunday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Despite these setbacks, the league reopened in time for scheduled games. However, officials said the theft of food, drinks, and other supplies significantly impacted operations. Concession sales are a crucial funding source for the nonprofit, supporting equipment, field maintenance, and keeping the league affordable for players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">To help, the Orlando Dreamers are fully restocking the concession stand to keep the season on track. The organization is also partnering with the league as a sponsor for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">\u201cThis is what our initiative is about\u2026showing up for the community and making sure these kids don\u2019t miss a moment on the field,&#8221; said Andrew Herdliska, Chief Marketing Officer for the Orlando Dreamers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Maitland Little League serves about 150 players and operates as an all-volunteer organization.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Anyone with information about the incidents should contact the Maitland Police Department. 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