Bloomingdale Little League offers T-ball for children just learning the game to Minor B, Majors, Junior and Senior teams along with softball teams. The league offers winter and spring baseball, and is committed to creating a safe, enjoyable environment for children. The league recently completed its Spring 2010 season, during which it saw a 10- to 11-year-old national boys team and 9- to 10-year-old girls team win the sectionals and play in the state championship. The 10- to 11-year-old major and senior girls teams also advanced to the sectionals. The senior boys teams won the district and a spot in the sectionals as well. BLL started in March 1969 when there were only three fields. During fall, approximately 730 children play ball and during spring there are 890 children. In addition, about 50 children participate in the league's Challenger Program.
Sarasota Garden Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Sarasota region. With more than 200 members, the organization maintains the vast gardens around its clubhouse and offers educational programs to the community on topics ranging from landscaping to basic lessons in ecology. Most meetings are held from September through May, with a yearly welcome-back potluck scheduled in October.
Drop in to Hunters Pub in New Port Richey and have cold draft or bottle beer. At Hunters Pub football specials are available as you watch the game on multiple TVs. Being able to enjoy snacks and smoking inside, makes Hunters Pub a down-home place to spend some down-time.
The Sailing Center at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club boasts nearly 50 club-owned sailboats which are available for use by members of the club. In addition to housing and maintaining sailboats for its members to take out, the Center also offers sailing lessons and is home to a competitive racing team. Memberships are available in the form of junior (under 21), adult and family memberships.
PROtential Sports is an organization that operates youth sports leagues and after-school/summer camp programs for kids in the Tampa area. Sports played at PROtential include flag football, basketball, aquatics, tennis, baseball, cheerleading, soccer and golf. Adults can receive two weeks of classroom and on-site training in order to operate their own franchise of PROtential Sports, in such locations as country clubs, churches, schools and workout facilities.