The Wandering Disciple

Avisail Garcia runs out of the box following a hit during Sunday's game between the Lakeland Flying Tigers and the Charlotte Stone Crabs.  Garcia is on a MLB rehab assignment from the Detroit Tigers and is currently playing for the Advanced-A Lakeland Flying Tigers of the Florida State League.

Bradenton, Florida: The Bradenton Marauders hosted the Brevard County Manatees for a Florida State League matchup on Tuesday night at historic McKechnie Field in Bradenton. The home team Marauders used their homefield advantage to work up an early lead. But the Manatees battled back to tie the game before play was suspended due to heavy rain. Click on the photo to view the rest of the photos from the Marauders/Manatees game .

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Luke Scott delivers a hit during Charlotte Stone Crabs minor league game on Sunday evening.  Scott is on a rehab assignment with the Advanced-A affiliate of the Rays.  (Photo: April 28, 2013)

Port Charlotte, Florida: The Stone Crabs watched an early lead slip away as they lost the series opener to the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Sunday evening at Charlotte Sports Park. The Stone Crabs have now lost four straight. The Stone Crabs jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the second inning. Jeff Malm hit a ground rule double to left. Malm then scored on an RBI single by Steven Tinoco to give the Stone Crabs a 1-0 lead. The Stone Crabs added to their lead in the third inning. Luke Scott doubled to right to put a runner on the bases. Curt Casali picked up the runner with a single to center, scoring Scott. Casali later scored on an error to extend the lead to 3-0. Lakeland reached the scoreboard in the fourth inning. They loaded the bases on two singles and a walk. Then Brandon Loy singled home two runs to bring the Flying Tigers to within a run of the lead 3-2. The Flying Tigers tied the game in the fifth inning. Jeff McVaney delivered an RBI triple to tie the game ...

The aces of World War II come to life in the Bush Flyers children’s ride at Busch Gardens Tampa. The popular children’s ride is one of several rides in the Timbuktu area of the park geared to the younger members of the family located. (Photo: December 9, 2007)

Click on the photo above from rookie division action at Englewood Area Youth Baseball as the Lemon Bay Rotary faced Englewood Healthcare.

The Chinese Theatre of Hollywood is recreated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is home to the Great Movie Ride. Here you can ride through scenes from iconic films with a few scenes coming to life. (Photo: November 19, 2007)

A statue of Mickey Mouse greets visitors to the All-Star Sports Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort. The All-Star Sport Resort features larger than life sport themes throughout the resort. (Photo: November 18, 2007)

Pass through the gates of Tomorrowland and the world of the future. Here you will find many futuristic favorites like Space Mountain, Astro Orbiter and much more. (Photo: November 18, 2007)

The Lemon Bay Rotary played Izzo and Associates under the lights of Englewood Sports Complex during rookie league action in the Englewood Area Youth Baseball.  Click on the photo above to view the entire gallery of photos from the game.

The bright mirrored Universe of Energy pavilion at Epcot is home to an entertaining and educating journey through the creation of energy. Join comedian Ellen DeGeneres on a trip back to the big bang and see how the Earth’s energy is formed. (Photo: November 17, 2007)

Scorpion turns its riders upside down at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The Scorpion is one of six roller coasters to enjoy at the Florida theme park that combines wild rides with wild animals. (Photo: November 4, 2007)

A playful baby gorilla checks in with mother at the Myombe Reserve at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The Myombe Reserve is a habitat for the Western Lowland Gorilla as well as chimpanzees. (Photo: September 15, 2007)

Sheikra comes in for the splash down finale at Busch Gardens Tampa. The popular roller coaster follows the flight of a bird of prey as it hunts it’s prey. (Photo: September 3, 2007)

The Lemon Bay Rotary faced of with Englewood Glass and Mirror in rookie league action on Saturday morning at Englewood Sports Park.  Click on the photo above to view more photos from the game.

Follow the journey of a young girl as she discovers the wonders of the world in Blue Horizons. The show features dolphins, false killer whales and tropical birds combined with aerial acrobatics to help tell the story. (Photo: July 22, 2007)

A manatee swims near the glass at Mote Marine in Sarasota. Mote Marine is a non-profit research laboratory that operates an aquarium on City Island to educate the public about the marine ecosystem that surrounds the regions. (Photo: April 29, 2007)

Thousands of visitors a day pass under the Main Street Train Station to begin their day at the Magic Kingdom Park. The station is one of three stations on the Walt Disney World Railroad, providing transportation from the park entrance, Frontierland and Fantasyland. (Photo: March 28, 2007)

Englewood, Florida: The rookie division at Englewood Area Youth Baseball played under the lights of Englewood Sports Complex on Wednesday night at Lemon Bay Rotary opposed Billy Kimberlin Roofing. Click on the photo above to view more photos from the game.

A larger than life Lady from the Disney film Lady and the Tramp is the focal point of the 50’s building at the Pop Century Resort. The resort takes a trip through time and features buildings with icons of decades gone by. From Disney characters to massive eight track tapes, they provide a trip down memory lane. (Photo: March 27, 2007)

A stunt driver drives on two wheels during the Lights, Motor, Action Extreme Stunt Show at Hollywood Studios. The stunt show highlights the skills of stunt drivers as they demonstrate the techniques used in making an action movie. (Photo: March 27, 2007)

Take a trip into the world of the five senses at the Journey Into Imagination pavilion at Epcot. Join Figment as you learn the importance of the senses. (Photo: March 27, 2007)

A young lion waits in the grass to pounce on his brothers at Busch Gardens in Tampa. This young lion was one of several young lions that have been added to the Edge of Africa exhibit. (Photo: March 10, 2007)

Hundreds of jellyfish change colors under the lights at the Florida Aquarium. Located in the Channelside district of downtown Tampa, the Florida Aquarium lets you follow the water ecosystems from a freshwater pond through to the ocean depths. (Photo: January 28, 2007)

The historic Tampa Theater sits in the heart of downtown Tampa. Lost in the shadows of the modern skyscrapers, the Tampa Theater has been entertaining guests since 1925. The Mediterranean Revival is located the National Register of Historic Places. (Photo: January 28, 2007)

A giraffe enjoys its habitat at the Lowry Park Zoo. Visitors to the zoo have the opportunity to feed the giraffes in the outlook pavilion at the zoo. (Photo: January 21, 2007)

A giant tortoise nibbles on the lush green grass at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. Busch Gardens is home to several hundred animals from various parts of Africa. (Photo: December 31, 2006)

Englewood, Florida:   The Lemon Bay Rotary faced off against Englewood Health Care under the lights at Englewood Sports Complex on Tuesday night.  Click on the photo above to view the gallery of photos from the rookie league action.

A private boat dock sits along the Nassau Harbor on Paradise Island. While the most popular attraction on Paradise Island is the Atlantis Resort, there are plenty of other residents who call this 685 acre island home. (Photo: October 27, 2006)

The Carolina Panthers team colors fly high on the side of a US Air Airbus A319. The Panthers jet is one of several US Air aircraft that sport the colors of sporting teams in major cities for US Air. (Photo: April 8, 2013)

A calm oasis in the middle of a busy city. Airport Lake Park located just along the approach path of Orlando International Airport is a great place to watch planes, wildlife and people. The park features a boardwalk with observation deck, hiking trails and much more amenities to escape the urban hustle. (Photo: February 12, 2013)

The groundhog may have messed up the spring forecast for much of the country but the flowers are blooming in Florida. The hibiscus in our yard have enjoyed the weather and are giving us some great flowers. (Photo: April 6, 2013)

A burrowing owl stand outside his burrow at the Punta Gorda Airport.  A family of owls find refuge in the grassy areas surrounding the runways.  (Photo: March 24, 2013)

It's opening day for minor league baseball as play kicks off in the Florida State League as well as all the other full season leagues.  The Stone Crabs will open on the road in Palm Beach tonight and come home for their home opener on Saturday.  To celebrate opening day, here is a photo from the inaugural season home opener.  (Photo: April 9, 2009)

The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team speed across the sky in formation during the finale of the Florida International Air Show. The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team is a civilian aerobatic team performing in the T-6 Texan, a World War II era training aircraft. (Photo: March 24, 2013)

The twin-ship performance of the Iron Eagle Aerobatic Team streaks across the flight line at the Florida International Air Show. Piloted by Bill Gordon and Billy Segalla, the Iron Eagle Aerobatic Team perform aerobatic maneuvers in custom built Super Christen Eagle I Biplanes. (Photo: March 24, 2013)

In a battle of speed, Wicked Willy races against a plane from the Twin Tigers.  It doesn't take long for Wicked Willy to smoke the plane and win the race.  Driven by Jerry McCart and powered by a jet engine, the Wicked Willy reaches speed over 300 miles per hour.  (Photo: March 24, 2013)