"This boat is causing a lot of attention and Florida residents want it gone." Im not sure if you have seen it but there is a sunken boat right here in St. Petersburg! The problem is that the top of the boat sticks out of the water and it's been there since February. City officials are unsure when they will be able to remove it. I have yet to see it but if you have please send me pictures to Babs@wild941.com
There Is a Sunken Boat Near St. Pete Pier And Residents Want It Removed
Fox News 13 interviewed a Michigan family who is currently visiting St. Petersburg. They tell news reporters that they have came down to Vinoy park to see the sinking ship everyday of their vacation. The kids of the family are wondering why it's still there. They want to know how it sank! According to the St. Petersburg Police department the boat has been their since February.
Why hasn't it been removed? Lieutenant Jason Levey tells us that police have to notify the owner and from there the owner has 21 days to remove the boat, or the city will do it. It becomes a first degree misdemeanor if they don't remove it.
Yes, it has been over 21 days and the boat was moved. The owner had it moved and anchored on the northside of St. Pete but then it sank. Police did not receive phone calls until March 5th. The city will now move it but its going to be expensive. They say it will cost several thousands of dollars. As of now the equipment that they need to remove the boat is out of service. They are not sure when it will be fixed.
5 Things To Do When Taking The Cross Bay Ferry From Tampa To St. Petersburg
Here are 5 things to do when taking the Cross Bay Ferry from Tampa to St. Petersburg.
Besides taking the Cross Bay Ferry to get to and from a Tampa Bay Lightning game or concert at Amalie Arena, there are so many things you can explore in St. Pete when taking the Cross Bay Ferry.
No need to worry about traffic on the bridges, just buy your Cross Bay Ferry ticket online and jump on the Provincetown III and enjoy the ride.
You can board the Cross Bay Ferry in Tampa at the Tampa Ferry Terminal, located on the waterside of the Tampa Convention Center, just east of the Sail Restaurant and Franklin Street. When you arrive in St. Pete the ferry will drop you at the St. Petersburg Ferry Terminal (Bayshore Drive NE, between 2nd Ave North & 5th Ave N across from North Straub Park and just south of the Vinoy Hotel).
Pre-purchase your tickets online so you don't have to delay at the terminal. The ferry runs Wednesday through Sunday.
The adult fare is only $20 roundtrip
This list is just scratching the surface of all the things you can see by taking the Cross Bay Ferry to St. Petersburg for a day trip!
Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg
You can gaze at pieces of Monet, O'Keeffe, and others as well as one of Florida's most respected photography collections. Tickets range from $20 to $10, with children 6 and younger being FREE! See museum hours here.
St. Pete Pier
There is so much to explore at the new St. Pete Pier. Have a picnic, shop local vendors at the Marketplace, and learn something new at the Discovery Center! Click here for a list of their upcoming events.
Saturday Morning Market
There is something for everyone at the popular Saturday Morning Market. It happens Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM between now and May 28th, 2022 in the parking lot of Al Lang Stadium. For one day only on February 19th, the market will move location will at the intersection of 5th Street North and 2nd Avenue North, by Mirror Lake and City Hall.
Eat St. Pete Food Tours
You can take a walking or trolley tour of St. Pete's yummiest food! Learn more about the tours here >>
Vinoy Hotel
Built in 1925, this hotel not only showcases beautiful Mediterranean architecture but it is also believed to be haunted. Grab a bite to eat at The Vinoy Club Grill and then take a stroll along Bayshore Drive.
