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
Weekend Guide to Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, Florida, is made up of a number of islands, known as keys, between Tampa and Fort Myers. It was first settled in the 1700s but wasn't incorporated as it's known today until 1842. Early pioneers made their homes here, aided by the arrival of the railroad in the 1900s. The Ringling Brothers founded their famous circus here, and John and Mable Ringling built their … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Sarasota, Florida
Visiting The Ringling Museum
Sarasota, Florida's The Ringling Museum is a complex that was created by John and Mable Ringling, known for their association with the circus. The couple built their home, Ca' d'Zan, here in 1912 when Sarasota was little more than a small town. They spent their summers here for many years before opening a small art gallery on the property to showcase the works they … [Read more...] about Visiting The Ringling Museum
