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History of Minor League Baseball In Sarasota / Bradenton

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.

The Florida State League is a Class A minor baseball league operating in the state of Florida.  It is one of three leagues currently operating in Class A Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues.  Each team in the league is affiliated with a Major League Baseball team, and most play in the affiliate’s Spring Training Facility.

Now for some history: The league was founded in 1919, and has continued almost entirely uninterrupted to the present day.  Most players in the Florida State League do not reach this level until their third or fourth year of professional playing.  The League originated in 1919 with teams in Bartow, Bradenton, Orlando, Sanford and Tampa.  The League closed down in 1928 and resumed playing in 1936, then they continued playing uninterrupted, except for the World War II years, from 1942-1945.

Buddy Guy Celebrates the Big 90 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater

Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.

On Sunday night ChicagoBlues guitar great Buddy Guy brought his birthday tour to Clearwater to a sold out crowd. At 90, he is still bringing the blues to generations of fans! There was every age in the audience of this amazing show. Taj Farrant Sets the Tone Opening the show was 17 year-old Australian guitar […]

Free Sarasota Grand Expo Brings 80-Plus Local Businesses to Robarts Arena August 27

Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Businesses.

Sarasota-area residents will have an opportunity to discover local businesses, meet community leaders and enjoy an evening of complimentary food and prizes when the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce presents its 2026 Grand Expo. The free community event will take place Thursday, August 27, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Robarts Arena, located at 3000 […]

Why Fort Myers Airport Is One of Southwest Florida’s Greatest Travel Assets

Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Businesses.

Southwest Florida International Airport is much more than a place to catch a flight. For residents, seasonal visitors, families and local businesses, the Fort Myers airport has become one of the region’s most valuable connections to the rest of the country—and increasingly, the world. Known by its airport code, RSW, Southwest Florida International Airport combines […]

Southwest Airlines Expands SRQ Service With More Nonstop Flights for Spring 2027

Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Businesses.

Southwest Airlines is expanding its spring 2027 schedule at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with seasonal nonstop flights to Buffalo, Providence and Minneapolis. Southwest Airlines is giving Florida Suncoast travelers several additional reasons to choose Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The carrier has added new and returning flight options to its spring 2027 schedule at SRQ, strengthening connections between […]

25 Great Things To Do Memorial Day Weekend 2026 on Florida’s Suncoast – From Tampa to Naples

Written by Breeze McDonald on . Posted in Great Reading.

Memorial Day Weekend on Florida’s Suncoast is one of the best times of the year to explore everything the Gulf Coast has to offer. From patriotic parades and waterfront festivals to beaches, baseball, live music, shopping, boating, and family attractions, there is something happening from Tampa all the way south to Naples. Whether you are […]

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