Discover the Rich History of Sports in North Port, FL

North Port might be a serene and suburban town, but it has a rich sporting history that reflects the laidback, sunny, friendly, growing, and familyoriented nature of its people. If youre looking to explore this side of North Port culture and history during your visit here are some mustsee stops.

First stop is Warm Mineral Springs (12200 San Servando Ave., North Port). This site was used as a training ground for Olympic athletes back in 1972 because its mineralrich water could help speed up muscle recovery. The springs have also been shown to have healing properties making them popular among health enthusiasts today. Along with enjoying the natural beauty of this location many visitors pay homage to past Olympians such as Bruce Jenner who trained there.

Next on our list is Heron Creek Golf & Country Club (5301 Heron Creek Blvd., North Port), which hosts an annual golf tournament named after Jack Hughes who was once considered one of the best amateur golfers in Florida at his home course every September. The event attracts golf lovers from all over Southwest Florida who come together for food, drinks, games and sports trivia fun while celebrating local golf legends like Hughes.

The Tampa Bay Rays started their first spring training camp outside Tampas Tropicana Field right here at North Charlotte Regional Park (1185 ODonnell Dr., Port Charlotte). It served as their spring home from 1998 to 2008. Many baseball fans still flock to this park each year hoping to catch some rays sunning themselves while reminiscing about old times when Wade Boggs played third base or Carl Crawford patrolled left field!

Finally be sure not miss out on Braves Spring Training games hosted by CoolToday Park located nearby Sarasota National Cemetery (18800 Veterans Blvd., Venice) . Up until recently these Atlanta Braves players had routinely practiced and played in Disney World but now they have a new home nearby. Fans come from far and wide to watch their favorite players suit up for the Braves while also taking in the friendly North Port atmosphere.

In conclusion, these are just some of the many ways you can tap into North Ports sporting culture. Whether its tennis, golf, baseball or swimming that interests you there is always an event here that celebrates our sportsloving heritage!

Websites:

Warm Mineral Springs: https://cityofnorthport.com/visitors/warmmineralsprings

Heron Creek Golf & Country Club: www.heroncreek.com/eventscalendar/

North Charlotte Regional Park: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/services/parksrec/pages/northcharlotteregionalpark.aspx

CoolToday Park Atlanta Braves Spring Training: https://www.mlb.com/braves/springtraining/ballpark

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