The Wandering Disciple

As the sunshine city welcomes guests to the city by the bay, I too open a new chapter in life as I begin a career in a city I have come to love.   From colorful murals on the walls, entertaining parades, delicious restaurants and city street that you can stroll forever just taking in the beauty of the city, St Pete has it all and I am excited to begin working in such a fun city.   It is pretty cool to know that I get to work where so many people come to vacation.   (Photo: March 9, 2019)

St. Petersburg, Florida: The Tampa Bay Rays are a major league baseball team in St. Petersburg. They play in the East Division of the America League. The team entered the league as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as part of the 1998 league expansion. The club plays its home games at Tropicana Field, one of the last few remaining dome stadiums in the league. The Devil Rays played their first game on March 31, 1998 at Tropicana Field against the Detroit Tigers. Then they reached another major milestone in 1999 when Wade Boggs collected his 3,000th career hit on August 7th. The Devil Rays struggles through the early years, finishing in last place of the division every year of existence until 2004. In 2004 the club finished 70-91 and in fourth place of the division, a first for both (first time winning over 70 games and first time not finishing in last place). But the club returned to its usual basement dwelling the following season and remained there for the next few years. Following the ...

St. Petersburg, Florida: Thousands of Rays fans flocked to Tropicana Field for the annual Fan Fest presented by the Tampa Bay Rays. The event occurs each season and services as the kick-off event for the upcoming season. The event features vendors and events that showcase the Rays and their commitment to the community. After spring training camp wrapped up for the day, the players and coached headed to the Trop to entertain their fans. The players spent time signing autographs and answering questions for those who waited in line to see them. There were plenty of booths set up with gifts and games for those who attended. Children got the opportunity to run the bases and swing for the fences just like the pros do. In addition to the activities, fans got the opportunity to tour the Trop and the Rays clubhouse. The event occurs annually and admission is free.