SAND SCULPTURES, TREASURE ISLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, NOV. 15 - 18, 2012

SANDING OVATIONS
http://sandingovations.com/


Now in its 4th year, SANDING OVATIONS is Treasure Island's Master Cup Sand Sculpting Competition and Music Festival, a four day competition of ten sand sculpting masters from throughout North America and Europe, who create astonishing works of art using nothing but sand, water and lots of their own imagination.


Sanding Ovations is a free event held on the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Sand Sculpture Capital of Florida, Treasure Island.

N O V E M B E R  1 5 - 1 8,  2 0 1 2
on the beach in Treasure Island at 107th Avenue & Gulf Boulevard

 

THE SAND SCULPTURE CAPITAL OF FLORIDA
http://www.mytreasureisland.org/sandingovations2012.htm

Treasure Island (FL) Beachtrail Replacement PART 3 Nov. 15, 2012 (VIDEO)

The Treasure Island Beachtrail is a paved walkway on Treasure Island FL that parallels the beach for about a mile. It is used by young mothers with strollers, retirees, and visitors on a Florida beach vacation.

Sometimes called the Treasure Island Beachwalk, it provides a scenic tour on a short stretch of the beach.

There have been plans for expansion, and they are finally taking place starting in October of 2012.

This is the progress so far on November 2, 2012. Looks like pouring forms area starting to take shape.

The trail starts at the County Park Beach Access at 104th Avenue and ends at the Marriott Hotel near 120th Avenue, to the north.

It is a double-wide smooth concrete path, running behind the sand dunes, that allows easy movement between several hotels and beach bars that are fronted by Gulf Blvd.

You will find many walkers out here both in the mornings and at sunset, as well as parents with children who are just learning to ride a new bike. It is a casual, enjoyable, and beautiful walk.



New Treasure Island Florida Beach Trail Informationhttp://www.mytreasureisland.org/beach_trail/home.htm

 

 

 

 

PELICANS AT THE PIER, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA (VIDEO)

THE ST. PETE PIERhttp://www.stpetepier.com/

AQUARIUM AT THE PIER, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA JULY 2012http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhSTTYTROFw

THE PIER, St. Petersburg, Florida Jan. 2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL9hxBmq_Ho

PELICANS AT THE PIER, St. Petersburg, Florida Jan. 24, 2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLoB2VM1g0U

seachest22's channel WITH MANY ST, PETERSBURG AREA VIDEOS http://www.youtube.com/user/seachest22?feature=mhee

Historic 1927 YMCA Building In St. Petersburg,Florida Threatened With Demolition (VIDEO)

The 1927 historic YMCA building is threatened with demolition to allow for...a new drive-in bank! Mark your calender to attend at 9 am the  Nov. 16 public hearing at City Hall before the Community Preservation Commission. Your voice can make a difference in helping to protect this historic gem.

The Mediterranean Revival styled building exemplifies the charm of downtown.

The historic Y is located at the corner of 5th Street and 2nd Ave. South, behind the Tampa Bay Times building and around the corner from the historic Tramor Cafeteria (another potentially threatened historic building for sale).

The YMCA building has the distinction of being one of the largest community funded projects in St. Pete's history and it is appearing that the community is going to have to step forward again if the building is to survive its present threat.



St Petersburg Preservation:  http://stpetepreservation.org/ai1ec_event/guided-building-tours-of-the-historic-ymca-building/?instance_id=36

History of the YMCA Building http://www.stpete.org/historic_preservation/historic_landmarks/local_landmarks/docs/YMCA_Building.pdf
 
Save The Historic YMCA! Website: http://www.historicymca.com/

Treasure Island (FL) Beachtrail Replacement PART 2 Nov. 2, 2012 (VIDEO)

The Treasure Island Beachtrail is a paved walkway on Treasure Island FL that parallels the beach for about a mile. It is used by young mothers with strollers, retirees, and visitors on a Florida beach vacation.

Sometimes called the Treasure Island Beachwalk, it provides a scenic tour on a short stretch of the beach.

There have been plans for expansion, and they are finally taking place starting in October of 2012. 

This is the progress so far on November 2, 2012.  Looks like pouring forms area starting to take shape.

The trail starts at the County Park Beach Access at 104th Avenue and ends at the Marriott Hotel near 120th Avenue, to the north.

It is a double-wide smooth concrete path, running behind the sand dunes, that allows easy movement between several hotels and beach bars that are fronted by Gulf Blvd.

You will find many walkers out here both in the mornings and at sunset, as well as parents with children who are just learning to ride a new bike. It is a casual, enjoyable, and beautiful walk.

New Treasure Island Florida Beach Trail Informationhttp://www.mytreasureisland.org/beach_trail/home.htm

 

 

JOHNS PASS FISHING VILLAGE, Madeira Beach, Florida Jan. 2011 (VIDEO)

http://www.johnspass.com/   

Located on the waterfront at Johns Pass, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County's #1 tourist attraction. Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, cruise lines, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing.  The beach is a short stroll away.

Gators Cafe and Saloon, Treasure Island, Florida Jan. 2011 (VIDEO)

http://www.gatorscafe.com/

Three words Girls In Bikini's. This Johns Pass favorite hosts one of the best bikini contests in the region, if not the entire state. Bronzed babes from across Florida come every Sunday through September to compete for $1,000 prize money and the coveted title of Miss Gator. The DJ starts at 4 p.m., followed by the contestants at 6. Gators attracts the post-beach crowed but has live music starting at 1 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.