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St. Petersburg

Pictures from Rays Fanfest 2014
Pictures from Rays Fanfest 2014
February 23rd Content ID: 8985

Photos we took at the annual Fanfest, the free event inside Tropicana Field. Highlights include autograph sessions, games for kids, and ticket package previews – you can sit in the seats to sample the view of the field. The new walk area was not completed – this is a new walk area in centerfield. Chris […]

The Old Sunshine Skyway Bridge
The Old Sunshine Skyway Bridge
January 7th Content ID: 812

This is the OLD Sunshine Skyway Bridge that was destroyed in a boating accident in May 1980. The original bridge was destroyed, leaving enough to create 2 fishing docks. These are photos from the actual OLD Sunshine Skyway Bridge, as well as the view of the NEW (1987) Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Located on the West […]

Tampa Rays Fan Fest 2009
Tampa Rays Fan Fest 2009
January 7th Content ID: 799

This was held inside Tropicana Field on Feb 14th, 2009. Included autograph sessions, lots of fre give-aways, and local radio station booths. You could also run the bases. Parking was FREE, entrance was FREE. Rays Fan Fest Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida

Friendly Fisherman Restaurant
Friendly Fisherman Restaurant
January 7th Content ID: 693

This is a great place for all kinds of seafood prepared a variety of different ways such as fried, blackened, broiled, Cajun or char grilled. One of the pictures here is a fried vegetable appetizer which was delicious and the other picture is a strawberry daiquiri. Their corn fritters are awesome! Located at Hubbard’s Marina […]

The Old St. Petersburg Pier
The Old St. Petersburg Pier
January 7th Content ID: 630

The Old St.Pete Pier is located in downtown St. Petersburg and was created in 1899 but was then torn down in 1973 to remodel the new inverted pyramid structure we see today. The pier offers has two parking lots with a fee of $3.00 (2007 prices) daily except on special events when it is $5.00 […]

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