The Bradenton area of Florida's "Grapefruit League" hosts the Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field in Bradenton.
The area offers nearby beaches, swaying palm trees, beautiful flowers, Gulf fishing, and other activities. There are several museums and attractions in Sarasota including the Ringling Museum of Art and The Circus Museum. You can also tour the Cà d'Zan, Ringling’s extravagant mansion. Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater Beach are a short drive to the North while Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island are to the South.