Things To Do In South Beach Miami

     Professional and Collegiate Florida Sports

     During the regular seasons for the major spectator sports, the state of Florida offers the opportunity to watch its professional teams battle it out. For football fans, Florida offers three teams – the Miami Dolphins, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. There are also has two Florida sports teams in the National Hockey League – the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers; two teams in the National Basketball Association – the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic; and two Florida sports teams in Major League Baseball – the Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Any time of the year, no matter when your vacation is scheduled, you can buy tickets to watch one of these great Florida sports teams play. And don’t forget the collegiate teams that play in the state, including the Gators and the Seminoles. Take in one of these games because you love spectator sports — or just to watch the extreme fans cheer for the home team.

     More Spectator Sports: Spring Training for Major League Baseball

     Baseball fans have an extra Florida sports attraction to watch out for. Before the official season begins, many teams have spring training around the state, and their practice games are open to the public. With the relaxed atmosphere and intimate ball parks, this is a great way for the kids to collect their favorite stars’ autographs. Go watch the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves, the Toronto Blue Jays, and other great teams participate in the Grapefruit League. Sit in the sunshine with your family while you get a sneak peak at the teams that will be playing throughout the year. Note that not all of these spectator sports are played in Florida – other MLB teams participate in the Cactus League, which takes place in Arizona, so be sure check your favorite team’s website to make sure that you’ll be able to catch them.

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     For those that haven’t been there before, Miami is a melting pot of different cultures that makes it very unique to most other cities in the USA.

     This is not surprising considering its closeness to the West Indies and South America. Half of Miami’s population is Hispanic, and its various communities, such as Little Haiti and Little Havana, feel more West Indian than American.

     This means that Miami is a tourist delight, with the variety of food and music unmatched elsewhere in the States.

     Then there are the sports. Oh boy — just sittin’ in the sun and watching sports from sun up to sundown.

     Below is a rundown of what’s on offer for those fans that want to head down to Miami for a plethora of sun, surf and sport.

     * February 6 to 9: Champions Tour Royal Caribbean Golf Classic, Crandon Park Golf Course, Key Biscayne, Florida

     This is your chance to catch some to the great names of golf in their twilight years. Unlike the main PGA tour, the crowds aren’t big and the walk around this beautiful course is as leisurely as the play of the old golfers on display.

     The Crandon Park Golf Course is located on Key Biscayne, the small island about six miles (10 kilometers) south of downtown Miami. It is adjacent to the site of the Tennis Masters Series held in mid-March. Tickets for one day is $15 at the gate or $10 if bought in advance. A tournament pass for all days will cost you $20. You can also buy a ticket called the “Classic Pass” for $59 that gives you several passes to all days of play, as well as passes to play several top courses in the Miami area.  Read the rest of this entry »