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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 […]

Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
January 7th Content ID: 662

The original Sunshine Sky Way Bridge was completed in 1954; however, the southbound span was destroyed May 9, 1980 when SS Summitt Venture freighter collided with the bridge. During this terrible accident, six automobiles and 1 Greyhound bus fell 150 feet, killing 35 people. Read more about the bridge collapse in this book: Bridge Down […]

Whats the Difference Between a Balcony and an OceanView Room?
January 4th

In planning for a cruise vacation one of the things you will have to decide on early in your planning is the room type you will book. Choices include a luxury suite, a balcony room, a room with an ocean view, and the smaller interior room. The two ends of the room choice spectrum goes […]

Why People Love Going on a Cruise
December 28th

People who love cruising love it for different reasons. Here is our list of reasons people love to cruise.

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

Top 5 Places to Visit in Key West Coming from a Cruise Ship
March 9th

Visit Key West’s Iconic Mallory Square: The Must-See Cruise Port Experience Visiting Mallory Square in Key West is a must-do and see when visiting Key West for the first time, or any time really.

Royal Caribbean Room #4538 Ocean View Connecting
January 4th

The Royal Caribbean, Brilliance of the Seas leaving from Tampa, Florida. The room #4538 has a connecting room.