tc3,
My Dad lived in Fort Myers and worked at City of Palms from the time it opened until he passed away last year at 84, so I've spent a fair amount of time there. I'm down here now and the weather is beautiful, 80+ today, although tomorrow is supposed to be 65 and rainy. I'll take that over 20 and snowy any day...
The park is a much more relaxed venue than Fenway, and during a typical Spring Training game you will be able to move down to the good seats by the third or fourth inning. If you get there really early, head to the end of the stands on the left field line. There are batting cages below and you can toss balls or hats down to any of the players there.
As game time approaches, move down to the front row on the third base side, as the Sox use that dugout down here. You can get plenty of great closeups, and most of them will come over and give KIDS autographs.
When the game starts, you can head on over towards right, where there's grass seating. Pretty cool.
The chow stands down on the main concourse are run by different civic orgs, who get a cut of the proceeds, so you won't feel too ripped off.
Check out the "New Englanders Guide to Spring Training" on my website's sports page for cheap eats and attractions in the area: www berryjooks dot com (sorry, I can't post a link cause I'm a newbie here). Try Manatee park for free entertainment for the family. Details are in the "Taste of Maine Seafood" writeup, as it's right across the street from it.
Enjoy, and don't forget the sunblock!
