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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6 Easy Day Trips from Tampa
Tampa, Florida, is a popular destination in Florida with plentiful attractions and an active cruise port. But it's also a great launching point to explore the rest of the state. This post contains affiliate links. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from Tampa. The city … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Tampa
Film Friday: The Waterboy
An unassuming waterboy is asked to join the football team when they realize he has tackling abilities. But he must keep it a secret from his domineering mother. Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, and Henry Winkler star in the outlandish comedy. Filming took place at Stetson University and the Citrus Bowl. Filmed In: DeLand, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Orlando, and St. Cloud, Florida; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Waterboy
Film Friday: Edward Scissorhands
Fans of director Tim Burton typically name Edward Scissorhands as one of their favorite of his films. In an isolated castle on the top of a hill, an inventor creates Edward but never lives to complete his hands. Instead, Edward has scissors for hands. A saleswoman named Peg finds him alone and brings him to live at home with her family. He doesn't fit in but falls in love … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Edward Scissorhands
