St Petersburg Florida Tyrone Square Mall in Pinellas County
The biggest mall on the south side of Pinellas County, Tyrone Square is often crowded even on weekdays. Several bus lines stop here so easy to visit for everyone
Fake $20 bills passed around Tyrone Square Mall
A St. Petersburg man is behind bars, accused of passing counterfeit $20 bills around the Tyrone Square Mall, police said.
Snow Blast a chilly experience in St. Petersburg
This City of St. Petersburg employee has invested $100,000 of his own money on the bet that people in Florida want to see real snow. It could be a rough winter. Full story:
H&M Grand Opening at Tyrone Square Mall- Cha Cha Slide
I took video of the H&M staff dancing to the Cha Cha slide. I do not own the rights to the song.
Moscow Russia the historical Shopping Center Gum near the Cremlin
LIve from St. Petersburg - Memorial service for Kemerovo mall victims
Live in Marsovo Polye park downtown Saint Petersburg, Russia on Tuesday, March 27 for a memorial event to commemorate the victims of the Kemerovo mall fire.
The 'Zimniaya Vishnya' (WinterCherry) mall caught fire on Sunday in Kemerovo, claiming the lives of 64 people, including children. Russia’s Investigative Committee has since ruled that the mall had serious safety violations including the alarm systems being turned off and that many exits were blocked.
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Otis escalators @ Macy’s-WestShore Plaza (Tampa, FL)
These are the escalators at Macy’s-WestShore Plaza. Enjoy!
OTIS Traction Elevator @ Macy's- WestShore Plaza- Tampa, Florida, United States
This is the interesting OTIS bottom drive traction elevator at a Macy's near me. Formerly, this was an OTIS Lexan, and then got modded with PTL. I last rode it when it had PTL before this take. The mod is nice, but generic. This is the only store in the mall with a public 3rd floor, and it is also the only traction public elevator in the mall.
Specifications:
Number of elevators on bank: 1
Manufacturer: OTIS
-Model Name: Traction
-Model Type: Bottom Drive Traction
Modernizations: 2 (at least)
-Former Manufacturer: OTIS (x2)
-Former Fixtures: Lexan/Black Button, PTL
-Notes: N/A
Capacity: 3500 lbs.
Landings served: 3
Fixtures: EPCO
-Call Fixtures: EPCO
-COP Fixtures: EPCO
Scale (1-10): 6.56
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At an outside mall shopping plaza in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
via YouTube Capture
2007 Christmas Carolers & Snow in St. Petersburg FL
2007 Holiday Snow at the Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg Florida
ALMOST COMPLETELY ORIGINAL Old 50s Otis Traction Elevator at The Hotel Indigo, St. Petersburg, FL
Filmed in September of 2019.
Thanks to being notified by none other than SeminoleVators or Elevatorman227, I got word that we had an Original Otis Black Button Elevator here, since there is a sign in the elevator cab you'll see in the video that someone took a picture of and uploaded to TripAdvisor giving some info about the elevator suggesting it was still completely original from 1954 when it was added to this hotel. (Which btw dates back to the 1910s or 20s and looks like a MANSION on the outside.) Even though finding original Otis Black Button elevators aren't that big of a deal in most of the US due to how common they still are, they're EXTREMELY RARE in Florida, and I only know of FIVE remaining in the Entire State!!!!
Well, Elevatorman227, and everyone else I hate to say, but despite what the sign says, this elevator was modded.....(and probably will be again unless it's historically protected for the reasons I'm about to list) The fixtures and call stations were replaced with a DISGUSTING Adams Slap On Mod..... The outer doors in the lobby were replaced as well. At least on the positive side, the ORIGINAL Single Speed Otis AC Traction Motor from 1954 is still original and in use making this still quite a lot of fun to ride, and the controller, door bumpers, and outer doors on the upper floors and interlocks are all still original. Only the call stations, COP, and outer door on 1 were replaced, and the cab was redone. Other than that, it's original. It does indeed suck this was still technically modded, but aside from that, it's still quite fun to ride, so I'm just gonna FORGET THE FIXTURES! And I'm just gonna stay as positive as I can, especially since even finding an Old Otis that is just partially original is EXTREMELY RARE in this State thanks to the stupid codes!!!! Anyways, with that all being said, enjoy an Almost Completely Original 1954 Single Speed Otis Traction Elevator in a BEAUTIFUL Historic Mansion-like hotel that was recently converted into a Hotel Indigo in the Beautiful, albeit sleepy and dead Little city of St. Pete!!!! :)
Installed in 1954. (Otis with Bakelite Black Buttons)
Modernized: Circa 1990s or 2000s (COP and Call stations replaced with Adams. Outer door in lobby replaced, cab redone. Motor, Controller, Door Equipment and Outer doors on upper floors left original and as is however.)
Aerial Renaissance Vinoy Resort St Petersburg, Florida
The Vinoy originally known as Vinoy Park Hotel was built in 1925 named after Aymer Vinoy Laughner, a wealthy Pennsylvania Businessman. It was built in just 10 months and opened on New Years Eve 1925. After sitting unoccupied for 18 years, it was rebirthed in May of 1990. In 2008 it received a 3.5 million renovation.
Today The Vinoy Renaissance is a pouplar vacation destination and event venue, as well as being the chose hotel for most of the professional baseball teams who play the Tampa Bay Rays at nearby Tropicana Field.
The Tea Garden very popular for weddings is not only a beautiful outdoor area, but also has a beautiful permanent tent Pavilion for a comfortable reception.
The Sunset Ballroom located at the Vinoy Golf Club is 2 miles away from the main building on Snell Isle.
For more information on staying at the Vinoy Renaissance see For information on having a wedding at The Vinoy see
2 EPIC VINTAGE 1960s General Oiltronic Elevators in St. Pete Beach, FL!!!!
Filmed January 2018.
To celebrate President's Day, of course just like ANY Holiday, no matter how important it is, I HAVE to upload something VINTAGE!!!!! But this time, I got not ONLY 1, but 2 VINTAGE General's!!!!! Both are COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, Straight out of the Late 1960s, and have BEAUTIFUL Black Armor fixtures, that are in MINT CONDITION!!!!!! In Addition, they are right around the corner from each other!!!! First one was at SeaFair Condos, other one was at the Colonnades Building Condos, In St. Pete Beach, Florida. This beach has MANY General's but THANKS TO FLORIDA CODES, not many of them remain original, and are modernized. Fortunately, not these!!!!! These were both COMPLETELY ORIGINAL!!!! And while this may be wishful thinking, I hope NEITHER of them get modernized!!!!!
They were both AMAZING!!!!!
The first one had it's fixtures in AMAZING Shape, but wasn't quite AS Epic as the second one for the reasons I'm about to give, though the cab is in better shape on Elevator 1.
Elevator 1 had it's fan on loud so you couldn't hear the motor, but Elevator 2 had an AMAZING DRY POWERED CHEWBACCA MOTOR!!!! I declare this elevators' name is now GENERAL CHEWY!!!! It's fixtures were also in GREAT CONDITION, it ran smooth like the other one, but this one also had a VERY COOL Door Track logo on it!!!!! The ceiling is taken apart on this one, but WHO CARES!?!?!? The MOTOR and everything else was TRULY INCREDIBLE!!!
With that being said, these were some truly EPIC Elevators, True time machines back to the Late 60s/Early 70s, with EPIC MOTORS, and with that all being said, let's ride 'em!!!!
Installed: Mid to Late 1960s
Dolphins feeding in St Pete, FL
This video is about Dolphins and Pelicans using team work to catch fish. They were feeding in shallow water of the North Yacht Basin in downtown St Petersburg, FL. It was the late afternoon of March 14, 2015. More than once the dolphins would swim past us while tipped on their sides, it seemed they were looking at us. As if to check that we were watching the show? The feeding went on for more than 30 minutes. The HD video was taken with an iPhone 6
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Unknown Hydraulic Elevator at The Ponce de Leon Hotel, St. Petersburg, FL
Not sure when this place was built or when the elevator was installed. Just a basic, but nice elevator with PTL fixtures. This hotel is VERY INTERESTING.
Installed: Unknown
8229 Eagles Park Drive N ~ St. Petersburg, FL 33709 ~ MLS# U7755324 ~ SOLD
ALMOST 2,000 SQ FT TOWNHOME TUCKED AWAY NEAR SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND GULF BEACHES! This 3 level Eagle’s Park Place townhome has BRAND NEW CARPET throughout, wood like tile in several areas, as well as a NEW ROOF on all 3 levels. It is priced to sell with a list price below the Oct 2015 appraised value. This home has an oversized 2 car garage (over 800 square feet!) with a painted epoxy floor, utility sink and access to the back patio. There is enough room for a work area or to park recreational vehicles. The main level features a half bath with a full size washer and dryer, living room, fully equipped kitchen with pass through to the combo dining/family rooms. Sit on your balcony with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and relax with a great view of the sparkling pool, and pond with it’s own fountain. Your private third level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The Master Bedroom Suite has a large walk in closet, ceiling fan and a sliding glass door to the screened in balcony. The Master Bathroom features a full size shower with window, double vanity sink and linen closet. The guest bedroom has a ceiling fan, and a walk in closet with attic access. The third bedroom could be used as a spacious office, hobby room, or for family visits. This community has a recently renovated clubhouse with a pool table, updated fitness room, sauna, and a heated pool and spa. Enjoy grilling outside the clubhouse or challenge your neighbors to a game of shuffleboard or tennis. Make this pet friendly (no weight limits) neighborhood your new home. Easy access to Gulf Beaches, Tyrone Square Mall, Downtown St Petersburg, Tampa International Airport and Orlando. Room sizes are approximate-Buyer must verify.
Kone escalators near Dillard’s @ International Plaza and Bay Street (Tampa, FL)
These are the escalators near Dillard’s at International Plaza and Bay Street. Enjoy!
Huge blaze prompts massive evacuation at St Pete mall, Russia
Around 800 shoppers were forced to flee a mall in the Russian city of St. Petersburg when a massive fire broke out inside.