Tour by Boat - The Bridges of Tampa Bay
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We take a tour boat powered by a Mercury Pro XS 115 with a mavic 2 pro drone exploring the major bridges of Tampa Bay.
The Sunshine Skyway opened in 1987. 7 years after a freightline knock out 1000 feet of the old Skyway bridge on a foggy morning of May 9th, 1980 sadly killing 35 people who were unaware of the missing segment of bridge. Construction began in 1982 at a cost of 244 million. It took 5 years to build, very rapid construction considering the size of the bridge. It is over 4 miles long. The cables descending from 2 towers are set in the middle of the bridge so that mortorists would always have an unimpeded view of the bay. This bridge is 190 feet above the water allowing ships to safely pass underneath. The bridge connects St Petersburg (Pinellas County) with Bradenton (Manatee County), however the middle of the waterway is owned by Hillsborough County.
The Gandy Bridge almost 3 miles long Connects South Tampa with St Petersburg. The original 2 spans of the Gandy Bridge was built in 1924. One Span demolish in 1975 with the 2nd Span, you used to be open for pedestrians and bicyclist until 2016 when it was demolished as well. The 3 span is the lower level span you see built in 1975 and the 4th span being the higher level span opened in 1997,
The Howard Franklin is I-275, was named after the businessman who proposed the building of it. It opend in 1960 with 2 lanes in each direction, one span and no median barrier, With no emergency Shoulders it was proved to be dangers and was nicked named ‘Howard Frankenstein”. With the Skyway disaster in 1980 more traffic burden was placed on this bridge and it was clear it needed to be expanded. The southbound span opened in 1990. Today the Howard Franklin speedway has 4 lines in both directions.
The Courney Campbel Causeway, highway 60 is not only a bridge from Tampa to Clearwater, but it provides a popular recreation area, beaches as wells a bike path, the Corney Campbell Trail which is 10.5 miles long the only path which allows you to completely cross Tampa Bay on bike or on feet. The Causeway open in 1934 originally called the Davis Causeway, named after Ben T Davis the owner of the local dredging company who help begin the process of building the cause way. The beach on the Causeway is now named after him, but the causeway itself renamed in 1948 after a US Representative, Clearwater Beach resident who spearheaded efforts to make needed repaires and a beautification project.
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11 Best Things to Do in Tampa Florida
Tampa Bay is possibly one of the most ignored places in Florida by visitors. It is the state’s third largest city but people tend to think of visiting places like Orlando, Miami, Florida Keys or the beaches at places like Clearwater and St Petersburg. I was invited to Tampa to see if I thought travellers were missing out by not including the Tampa Bay area in any Florida trip. I found the city was very dynamic and had a lot going on. In this video I share the 11 very best things to do and see while in Tampa. I had five days there and had so much to do. Discover what it has to offer and see if you should be considering adding it as a destination or part of a wider Florida trip.
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Living in Tampa / St. Petersburg ???? Things To Do, Job Opportunities, Where to Live
Moving to Tampa / St. Petersburg? Sharing lots of helpful information from things to do, where to live, cost of living, job opportunities, and more.
WHERE TO LIVE
Primary counties are Hillsborough (Tampa) and Pinellas (St. Petersburg / beaches). If you're considering a move here and prefer urban areas - you can choose between downtown Tampa and downtown St. Petersburg. Housing ranges from luxury high rise condos to historic bungalows.
Other communities throughout the area include Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Hyde Park Village, Seminole Heights, and Ybor City.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Tampa Bay area is home to the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies such as: Tech Data, Publix, Jabil, WellCare, and Raymond James.
Other companies with a presence here include: Bloomin' Brands, Citigroup, Humana, USAA, JP Morgan Chase, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Progressive Insurance, Mosaic & HCA West Florida.
There are endless opportunities here for anyone in healthcare, education, and the service industry.
YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES
From beaches to water activities including boating, fishing, kite surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and scuba diving.
Museums - The Salvador Dalí Museum, Tampa Art Museum, Glazer Children's Museum, Museum of Science and Industry.
Aquariums & Zoos - Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Amusement Parks - Busch Gardens, Adventure Island
We have festivals for just about everything and everyone.
Breweries - the Tampa Bay area is very quickly becoming a destination for those who enjoy a great craft beer.
Music - Amalie Arena, Raymond James Stadium - these two host many of the most popular tours. Plus, we have the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Yuengling Center by the University of South Florida, Jannus Live, Mahaffey Theater – Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Capitol Theatre, and Ruth Eckerd Hall. Plus lots of bars and restaurants with live music.
SPORTS
Home to three major sports teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football), Tampa Bay Lightning (hockey), Tampa Bay Rays (baseball). Plus, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, an American professional soccer team. If you're a spring training fan, three MLB teams train here including the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Philadelphia Phillies. For golf fans, the Valspar Championship is a professional golf tournament in Palm Harbor.
Tampa has hosted big sporting events such as the Super Bowl, NCAA Women's Final Four, NHL All-Star Game & College Football National Championship.
TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - consistently ranked one of the top in the nation.
COST OF LIVING
The Tampa Bay area is very affordable in comparison with other cities in Florida. Our average housing costs are lower, and transportation is reasonable. Florida in general is an expensive state for all types of insurance, but at least you're not paying state income tax here!
The Tampa Bay area is one of the fastest growing regions in the country for all of the reasons I listed above, and so many more that I haven't gotten to yet!
If you're moving here and need help finding a home - please give me a call! I'm happy to help you.
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Boat ride around Davis Island, Tampa, FL
Awesome boat ride around David Island in Tampa, Florida. Check out Derek Jeter's house at the end of the video.
Great boat ride around Davis Island, FL on a beautiful Sunday in Tampa.
Gasparilla Parade - Tampa Parade 2019
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For more than a century, Tampa, FL has been celebrating the legend of Jose Gaspar with the Gasparilla invasion and parade; the country's third largest parade. Jose Gaspar is believed to have fought his last battle against the USS Enterprise which disguised itself as a British merchant ship but rather than lose the battle by and dying by the hangman's noose, Jose Gaspar wrapped himself with the anchor chain and threw himself into the open water of Tampa Bay. Every year with the Gasparilla season beginning in January and running through March, people of all ages take part in the activities.
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☠Saturday, January 19, 2019 - Children's Gasparilla Parade
☠Saturday, January 26, 2019 - Gasparilla Pirate Fest
☠Saturday, February 9, 2019 - Sant' Yago Knight Parade in Ybor City
☠Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2019 - Gasparilla Distance Classic
☠Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3, 2019 - Gasparilla Festival of the Arts @ Curtis Hixon Park
☠Saturday & Sunday, March 9 & 10, 2019 - Gasparilla Music Festival
☠Tuesday - Saturday, March 19-24, 2019 - Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF)
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What is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival + Parade ??? ????☠️ Tampa Traditions | MELANIE ❤️ TAMPA BAY
For anyone who doesn't live in Tampa, Gasparilla can be a real head scratcher - what is it? Mid-January, us Tampa Bay residents are getting our beads ready.
So what is Gasparilla?
Gasparilla Pirate Festival was inspired by the legend of Jose Gaspar, who supposedly was a Spanish Naval officer-turned-pirate back in the late 18th century and early 19th century who plundered the waters of the West Coast of Florida.
Now, there is no actual evidence that this really happened, but nobody cares about that little detail.
Back in 1904, the story of Jose Gaspar was unearthed and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla adopted him as a patron rogue of their city-wide celebration.
That celebration has been evolving ever since, and now the Gasparilla invasion and pirate parade is the third largest parade in the United States, attracting around 300,000 people to the city of Tampa.
Even though the pirate invasion is the main draw, there are lots of other Gasparilla-themed events that take place over several weeks:
Children's Gasparilla Parade - family-friendly, bead-throwing good time for all ages. Parade route runs along Bayshore Boulevard, and this usually takes place the week before the main pirate invasion. Alcohol-free event.
Gasparilla Parade of Pirates presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla - held on the last Saturday in January, Ye Mystic Krewe fearlessly pilots their ship up Tampa Bay, firing off cannons until it reaches the city shore. Once there, they demand the key to the city from the mayor. When the mayor gives up the key, they have a victory parade up Bayshore Boulevard, and the pirates take over for one not-so-fearful afternoon.
Even if you're not a 'parade person,' you should still make your day downtown and enjoy the festivities throughout the day at the local bars and restaurants.
Sant'Yago Illuminated Knight Parade
Gasparilla International Film Festival
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Gasparilla Music Festival
If you aren't from Tampa and want to join us for the invasion, we hope you do! It is always a fun and memorable time for everybody!
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ULTRALIGHT FISHING FROM THE FLATS BOAT Tampa fl 2018
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Sailport Waterfront Suites, Tampa Bay, Florida in 4K- July 2019
Video of this gem of a resort on Tampa Bay with the most beautiful sunset you have ever seen. Please watch the video till the end to watch the beautiful sunset. You can see the Interstate 275S going towards the Sunshine Skyway Bridge towards St. Petersburg from the resort. A great place to unwind and relax. I have been there several times.
Exploring Egmont Key and Skyway Bridge with 403 Jet Skis
Florida Ski Riders Egmont Key Invasion drew hundreds of Personal Watercraft enthusiast from all over the southeast, We launched from Fort Desoto Boat Ramp and traveled out through Bunces Pass out into the Gulf of Mexico and south passing Egmont Key and stopping at Passage Key where the riders anchored in the beautiful clear water surrounding the island, We then launched and traveled east towards the Skyway Bridge to explore around the bridge and take some amazing photos. We then traveled west back to Egmont Key where we relaxed, snorkeled, treasure hunt and explored the Egmont Key Ruins.
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Big changes could be on the way for Tampa Bay's Beer Can Island
Pine Key, better known to locals as Beer Can Island, could be in store for some big changes. A group of local business partners have purchased the land with the hopes of making improvements, including adding their floating bar.
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Located in the heart of Tampa Bay, Beer Can Island provides an oasis for Florida boaters. The island features a full sized tiki bar, sand volleyball court, campground, event stage and so much more.
South Tampa ???? One of Tampa's Most Popular Areas | MELANIE ❤️ TAMPA BAY
One of the most popular Tampa Bay areas is definitely South Tampa, so let's take a closer look to see if it's for you!
Generally when people are talking about South Tampa, they're referring to the peninsula that juts down into Tampa Bay with the northern boundary of South Tampa being State Road 60 (Kennedy Boulevard) and the southern boundary being MacDill Air Force Base.
So why do so many want to live in South Tampa?
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
South Tampa is close to two large commercial areas - the Westshore District near Tampa International Airport, and Downtown Tampa. That makes for a convenient commute. However, you would have pretty quick access to highways bringing you to other Tampa Bay areas including I-275 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, originally known as the Southern Crosstown Expressway.
It's also close to fun places around Downtown Tampa like Amalie Arena, Curtis Hixon Park, The Florida Aquarium, Glazer Children's Museum, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, and Sparkman Wharf.
EATING, DRINKING & SHOPPING
Because South Tampa has been a popular areas for a long time, many local and chain businesses and restaurants have set up shop here. You don't have to go far to find an amazing restaurant, fun boutique, or grocery store.
Great spots for shopping include WestShore Plaza, International Plaza, and Hyde Park Village.
Howard Avenue is known for the famous Bern's Steak House and quite a few bars appealing to the younger crowd.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
If you've been looking online at listings, you probably see the phrase in the Plant High School District. Plant High School is consistently one of the highest rated in the area. Make sure you check the actual school zone for the house you're interested in purchasing.
The other high school in South Tampa is in the southern portion of the peninsula - Robinson High School.
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NOT COOKIE CUTTER
Because the area has been built over the last century, every house looks different and there are plenty of examples where century-old bungalows sit next to brand new contemporary construction.
If you value privacy, South Tampa can be a hard place to find it with many smaller lot sizes. Unless you are backing up to the water, golf course, or a street changes are good that you'll have a neighbor backing up to your property.
NEIGHBORHOODS & HOUSING OPTIONS
Neighborhood boundaries in South Tampa can be hard to figure out, as many aren't labeled well other than a small sign.
You can see beautiful, historic bungalows in Hyde Park Village, lots of new construction in Swann Estates from builders developing existing lots where older homes used to stand. There are townhouses close to Howard Avenue, and you'll find some walkable neighborhoods in South Tampa.
If you want your kids to be able to walk to Plant High School, look at Palma Ceia, West Palma Ceia, or Virginia Park.
Like Downtown St. Pete, South Tampa has some of the highest price real estate in the area since demand is so high. If you want a waterfront property in South Tampa, be prepared to spend well over $1 million.
Other popular neighborhoods include Beach Park, Bayshore Beautiful, Ballast Point, Interbay, Westshore Yacht Club, Culbreath Isles, Sunset Park, Golfview, nearby Davis Islands and Harbour Island.
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Sandbar Party at John's Pass | St.Pete, FL
Pulled our Maverick up and met some friends at the John's Pass Memorial Day Sandbar Party (was rescheduled for July 14th 2018 due to a hurricane)
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Hillsborough River Paddle: From Hillsborough State Park to Tampa Bay
In early March 2016 we paddled our canoe down the entire length of the Hillsborough River. It was an amazing trip and in this video, I share our experience.
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Boating in Tampa Home Movie
Home movie footage donated by Baron Richter. The footage contains images of the SS Nobel Gasparilla sailing through Tampa, Florida, for the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in the 1970s. Gasparilla is an annual festival hosted by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and the City of Tampa to celebrate José Gaspar (ca. 1756-1821), who was a mythical Spanish pirate captain popularly known as Gasparilla. The first festival was held in May of 1904. There was a lapse in celebrations during World War I and the festival was moved to February when the war ended. The festival was again cancelled during World War II and resumed in 1946. From the 1920s to the mid-1970s, the festival merged with the Florida State Fair held at Plant Field in Downtown Tampa. In 1976, the fair moved to a location east of Tampa, resulting in the two events no longer coinciding. Since 2005, Gasparilla has be held on the last Saturday of January.
Beer Can Island: A Boater's Oasis in Tampa Bay | Taste and See Tampa Bay
Located in the heart of Tampa Bay, Beer Can Island provides an oasis for Florida boaters. The island features a full sized tiki bar, sand volleyball court, campground, event stage and so much more.
Beer Can Island Tampa Bay Memorial Weekend 2016
Memorial Weekend (Sunday) May 29th.2016 Walking around Beer Can Island in Tampa Bay. It's a long video, but you can see how busy it was. American Flags and colors were shown in memory of our Soldiers.