College teams from across the country will gather at the inaugural Snowbird Baseball Classic (www.snowbirdbaseball.com), which will be played at facilities in Sarasota and Charlotte counties.

At least 50 teams from NCAA Divisions II and III and Junior Colleges will participate in the tournament that runs from Feb. 21 to March 28.

“When considering other Florida communities, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands makes the most sense as a tournament host destination,” said Steve Partington, tournament director. “The area’s warm winter temperatures, outstanding ball fields, affordable lodging and diverse activity options make Charlotte Harbor an attractive choice.”