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Events

Pictures and Information on Events that Took Place in Florida – This is our neverending list of events that took place in Florida. Everything from the World Series to the Super Bowl. Also in this section are photos and information from storms and small city events.

Last Day at the St. Petersburg Pier
Last Day at the St. Petersburg Pier
June 30th Content ID: 8938

The pier in St. Peterburg is set to be replaced, so this was the last day people could visit and remember the pier. The closing happened at the end of May 2013. Cha Cha Coconuts was the restaurant on the top floor of the Pier

St. Pete Pride 2013 Parade Photos
St. Pete Pride 2013 Parade Photos
June 29th Content ID: 8518

This parade took place in Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The parade ran from 10am to about 12pm. There were several times where it was raining, then sunny, then raining again. The rain just about stopped at the end of the parade. The streets on Central Ave. were closed well after the parade with vendors and […]

Gasparilla 2011
Gasparilla 2011
January 30th Content ID: 6898

Photos from the annual Gasparilla in Tampa Florida. This year had Jim Belushi as the Grand Marshall of the parade. Parade Crowd Gasparilla Girls Throwing Beads at Gasparilla Gasparilla Mermaid Man Throwing Beads at Gasparilla Life is Good Float Hard Rock Casino Float at Gasparilla Pirate Ship at Gasparilla

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fanfest 2010
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fanfest 2010
June 19th Content ID: 4477

Photos from the 2010 fanfest at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Florida – June 19th, 2010 from 4:30 to 9:00pm Fanfest Billboard Autograph Sessions

Tampa Bay Rays Home Opener and Block Party 2010
Tampa Bay Rays Home Opener and Block Party 2010
April 6th Content ID: 4119

Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida featured live music and assorted local vendors as well as all the local news channels right near Tropicana Field. Home opener: Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays. Game was sold out! The FULL Parking Lot at Tropicana Field

Tampa Bay Rays 2009 Fanfest at Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay Rays 2009 Fanfest at Tropicana Field
January 20th Content ID: 1601

This event was held inside Tropicana Field on Feb 14, 2009 Included autograph signings, and lots of free contests to enter and win. The Tampa Bay Rays announcers Dewayne Staats and Todd Kalas were there as well signing free autographs. This was a free event.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fanfest 2009
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fanfest 2009
January 19th Content ID: 1583

Photos are from the FREE fanfest at Raymond James Stadium. Event was held June 13, 2009. Included free autographs and games for kids to play. It is an all day outdoor event. Fans can walk around the stadium seats and check out different views, the seats that are for sale are marked with paper showing […]

White Florida Beach Bird
January 7th

This is a bird commonly seen on the beach in Florida. These photos were taken at Anna Maria Island on the beach. The Royal Tern is not exclusive to Florida. Other US states in which this bird can be seen: Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama. This is a beach bird. Features: Black […]

Alligator Alley – Southern Florida
January 7th

This is the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor – Wildlife Management Area in Southern Florida. Commonly called Alligator Alley on 75, connecting Naples to Miami. This isn’t as scary as it would seem as there are fences all along both sides of the road. There are several areas open to the public for boating/fishing or […]

Florida Snowman
October 11th

In Florida, where it rarely snows, you will have a hard time finding a REAL snowman – This is a Florida version of a snowman. Crafted out of rolled hay bails. Photo taken in the New Smyrna Beach area of Florida – December 2010

Picking Green Florida Oranges
August 22nd

Green Florida Oranges – The Winter Florida Fruit While the growing and picking season takes place starting in October and runs through June, the green oranges are available in the winter and off-growing season. There are many places in Florida where you can Pick-Your-Own Oranges, but the green orange picking availability can vary in certain […]

Sago Palm
July 25th

This is a ‘low-to-the-ground’ palm tree plant. Not really considered a ‘tree’, but a common palm plant seen in florida. This is a close-up of the center of the Sago Palm