Soldiers from McDill AFB parachuted into Charlotte Sports Park to deliver the American Flag on Opening Day, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1yNhZAh7b0 … Keep reading... about Opening Day Anthem
Things To Do & Places To Go
Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
The Tampa Bay Rays begin another season of spring training in Port Charlotte, FL on February 28, 2014 with a home game against the Baltimore Orioles who train in Sarasota. The Rays first full squad workout is scheduled for February 19 and Rays Fan Fest will be held on Saturday, February 22 at Tropicana Field. The move to Port Charlotte for the six weeks of spring training … Keep reading... about Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations
Mote Marine Aquarium On February 1, 2014, Mote Marine opened their new, limited time exhibit, Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations. The exhibit features some of the strangest, most evolved, and impressive species that visitors will ever see. (Check out our photo gallery at the bottom of the page!) Many of the species are not native to Florida, which makes the exhibit … Keep reading... about Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations
Holiday Season in Sarasota
While most of the country deals with freezing temperatures, icy roads, shoveling snow, and clearing off cars in the morning, residents in southwest Florida don't have those worries. Our biggest issues with the wintry weather revolves around decisions like wearing shorts vs long pants, shoes vs flip flops, and whether or not it will be too chilly to sit outside at dinner. It's … Keep reading... about Holiday Season in Sarasota
River City Grill 10 years after
Punta Gorda's River City Grill restaurant has celebrated its 10th year of business, serving delicious dinners to residents and visitors. Owner Doug Amaral opened this now city landmark to offer great dining at an affordable price and he succeeded! The restaurant has an inviting lounge and large, comfortable dining area. The menu is diverse and everything is well prepared. If … Keep reading... about River City Grill 10 years after