Baseball fans know that the season is upon us when spring training starts. Major League Baseball teams spend the spring months in warmer climates, either in Florida or Arizona. The tradition dates back to 1886 in Hot Springs, Arkansas of all places. The Florida teams, or what's referred to as the Grapefruit League, have been playing in the state for generations. In fact, St. … [Read more...] about Where to Watch Baseball Spring Training in Florida
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Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Tampa Bay, Florida
Tampa and its surrounding areas, including St. Petersburg and Clearwater, are ideal for a girlfriend getaway because of the access to beaches, its cruise port, and constant events like the wild Gasparilla Pirate Festival. The area is easy to get around by rideshare or bike. This weekend itinerary is ideal for people who have visited Tampa Bay and seen all its major tourist … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Tampa Bay, Florida
Tips for Visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Located across the bay from Tampa, Florida, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is one of the area's best attractions. Unlike other aquariums that focus on entertainment, this one focuses on education and serves as a hospital and sanctuary for sick and injured marine animals. The aquarium is best known for its association with the film Dolphin Tale about Winter, a real … [Read more...] about Tips for Visiting the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Film Friday: Dolphin Tale
A boy befriends a dolphin whose tail is damaged in a crab trap. He enlists some friends in creating a prosthetic tail for his flippered friend. The family-friendly film that is based on a true story stars Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman. Scenes were filmed at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the Pinellas Technical Education Centers and Admiral Farragut … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dolphin Tale
