Islander Poll: Pirates are set to play ball later this month in Bradenton. What’s the best thing about spring training? February 16, 2021 | Be the first to comment Pirates are set to play ball later this month in Bradenton. What’s the best thing about spring training? Watching a game. Bumping into players, coaches on AMI. Retelling stories about MLB legends on the island. Catching a foul ball at the park. All of the above. View Results Loading ... More from The Islander:Marketwatch – 09-10-2025September 9, 2025Holmes Beach commissioner dredges up paid beach parking conceptSeptember 2, 2025Holmes Beach pushes higher stormwater feesJuly 15, 2025