Spring Training Blues

Spring Training Blues

Living in Fort Myers during the end of February and the month of March leads to complaints from many. It is the midst of snowbird season and now add being the spring training home to not one,but two major league baseball teams. Yes, Fort Myers is the spring training home for both the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox. If you don't time your drive correctly you might as well be prepared to sit in deadstop traffic on Daniels Parkway for at least 20 minutes, maybe even more. In fact it involves getting creative and being prepared. I have calendars posted of both the Red Sox and the Twins games so I can plan my commute accordingly since I drive Daniels Parkway on a daily basis. Throughout the 2 baseball seasons I have now lived in Fort Myers I have taken many detours to avoid Spring training traffic whether it may be a drive on Colonial instead of Daniels, the side roads, or a scenic commute through the airport what needs to be done will be done. However..... for those who are Red Sox fans like me living in Fort Myers during Spring Training is a great thing. It is worth the extra traffic, higher wait times at restaurants, and sold out hotels. It is the most wonderful time of the year!!!