Southwest Florida wasn’t just rows of palm trees, miles of white sand beaches and Caribbean fed Gulf water. Early settlers set out in search for new homesteads. Several of them ventured to South West Florida. They didn’t find beach bars and gated communities filled with condos and patio homes. One of those pioneers was...
Roar Offshore – Behind the scenes
Ft Myers Beach hasn’t hosted a powerboat racing event since 2006. But all that has changed in 2019. This year’s theme, “Roar Offshore” has brought back a long awaited and very anticipated event. It has been the talk of the town for months. Not only is this event going to be great for Ft...
Grand Prix of Gulfport Boat Races
The Grand Prix of Gulfport celebrated its 3rd annual competition boat racing and boat show on March 29 thru the 31, 2019. There were plenty of vendors serving great food and refreshing beverages on a beautiful sunny South Florida weekend. This exciting event is circled around Formula 1 {F1} Powerboat racing. These low-profile –...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater’s Marine Aquarium has a signature motto and in its abbreviated form includes 3 Rs. They stand for, “Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release”. Without a doubt the Marine Aquarium stands by this 101 percent. Their efforts have gained astonishing results in helping troubled marine life. My name is Anthony. I will be your guide throughout...
Grand Prix of St Petersburg
The Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg – an IndyCar Series Race that began in 2009. The race initiates the start of the NTT IndyCar Series season. This high profile event takes place mostly on inner-city metropolitan streets that are secured with concrete barriers and 20 foot high protective fencing. The ticket shown right...
St Petersburg Beach Communities
The St Petersburg area has several coastal-barrier islands. Just behind Alaska, Florida has the 2nd most islands in America. Our tour will showcase some of South Florida’s popular beach communities. Afterwards, stay tuned for an exciting video. Starting at the southern end of Gulf Boulevard is the seaside community of Pass-a-Grille Beach. This small...
St Petersburg, Florida’s Downtown Area
Downtown St. Petersburg is a geographical wonderland with the Bay to its east and the Gulf of Mexico to its west! St Pete, as its known regionally is a city that offers a variety waterfront entertainment, inner city hot spots, and plenty of cultural attractions. St Petersburg attracts approximately 15 million visitors a year...
St Petersburg’s Sunken Gardens
The Sunken Gardens were created by draining a shallow lake that filled an ancient sinkhole. The four acre botanical garden is 15′ below the street hence the name, “Sunken Gardens”. It was established in 1935 making it the oldest roadside attraction in the United States. Today this exotic phenomenon lies in the middle of...
The Sanding Ovations Masters Cup – Up Close
Art comes in so many forms. Treasure Island’s 10th Annual Sanding Ovations Masters Cup sculpturing championship offers one of those masterful forms. It’s a beautiful day on the beach with the sun shinning high in the sky and the glistening reflection of the Caribbean Gulf water provides a perfect backdrop. My name is Anthony and I...