CLEARWATER THRESHERS
Spectrum Field
Spectrum Field is the Phillies' spring training home and High-A affiliate stadium in Clearwater, Florida — one of the longest-tenured spring training relationships in baseball, with the Phillies training in Clearwater since 1947. The park sits on the Gulf Coast of Pinellas County, 30 minutes from Tampa and 5 miles from Clearwater Beach, one of America's most consistently ranked beaches. The Threshers name references the thresher shark of Gulf of Mexico waters.
The Food
Gulf Grouper Sandwich
Gulf grouper — the firm, mild white fish caught from the Gulf of Mexico waters visible 5 miles west — is the signature Gulf Coast Florida fish sandwich. Fried or grilled grouper on a brioche bun with shredded lettuce, tomato, and remoulade is the Clearwater seafood tradition.
Cuban Sandwich
Cuban stand
The Cuban sandwich is universal in Tampa Bay — the Cuban community of Ybor City in Tampa invented the Tampa version (adding Genoa salami).
Key Lime Pie
Dessert stands
Key lime pie with a proper tart filling and graham cracker crust. The Gulf Coast Florida standard dessert.
Threshers Dog
Hot dog stands
Standard hot dog with Florida yellow mustard.
The Beer
Spectrum Field features a strong Tampa Bay craft presence. Cigar City Brewing is the dominant local craft option.
Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai IPA
Cigar City Brewing · Tampa, FL
Cigar City's Jai Alai IPA is the flagship of Florida craft brewing.
Pair O' Dice Brewing Clearly Citrus Pale Ale
Pair O' Dice Brewing · Clearwater, FL
Pair O' Dice Brewing, located in Clearwater, is the most local craft option at Spectrum Field.
Bud Light
Anheuser-Busch
Volume beer throughout the Tampa Bay market.
Pilgrim Stops Near Clearwater
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
Salvador Dali Museum St Pete
The largest Dalí collection outside Europe, in a spiraling glass atrium in St. Petersburg.
Ringling Museum
Rubens paintings, a full circus museum, and a Venetian mansion on the Florida Gulf.
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