Baseball Spring Training Sarasota

Can you give some Grapefruit League Spring Training advice?
We’ll be in Tampa/St. Pete, Clearwater, Bradenton and Sarasota area. Looking for suggestions about parking, restaurants, activities besides the baseball games.
Try graphing. That means collecting autographs. Man I would love to go to Spring Training for solley that reason. I’ve read in the paper that Lenny’s resturant in Clearwater is good. I also read in the paper this morning that the best spot for graphing is in left field, but my expierience says make sure you get there early and I mean pretty early if you want a shot at autographs. I also read today that the closest beach is 7 miles. Hope this helps, have fun!
Opening Day Florida Spring Training Baseball Phillies @ Pirates 3/7/2010
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Spring Training in Sarasota, 1924-1960: New York Giants and Boston Red Sox $3.82 The warm weather and easy-going lifestyle found in Sarasota, Florida has attracted visitors since the early twentieth century. It is not surprising that several professional baseball teams have also been lured to this beautiful destination to participate in their seasonal spring training. Spring Training in Sarasota, 1924 1960, by longtime resident and author Jeff LaHurd, chronicles the comin… |