Tony and Eric's Excellent 2007 Adventure: PART 1 - TAMPA, FL - Page 2

Ex-Ithacan · #21 Posted **Jan 8, 2007, 11:02 PM**

Wonderful pics TNTD. Newer scrapers and some older stuff too (Ybor City - cool). Wondering how you got rid of all those crazy birds in the first few pics? Look forward to the rest of the trip, thanks.

@cabasse - the pic you highlighted, I agree, the Mom is cute (and about the right age). That's what you meant right?

WZ1 · #22 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 12:02 AM**

cool thread.. i went to tampa last year but dont remember the verizon building.. how new is it?

here is a pic i took about 1 year ago..

brickell · #23 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 12:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ex-Ithacan

Wonderful pics TNTD. Newer scrapers and some older stuff too (Ybor City - cool). Wondering how you got rid of all those crazy birds in the first few pics?

Buzzards aka Black and Turkey Vultures. We get them in Winter. They fly north for the summer. The love to ride the updrafts around the skyscrapers. January is prime birding season down here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30268343@N00/123982107/

Ex-Ithacan · #24 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 12:16 AM**

^ Thanks for the info brickell.

Michi · #25 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 12:54 AM**

Yes, Moxie's Cafe! All you Tampons need to try it...SO GOOD!!

http://www.moxiescafe.com/

Here's my addition to Tony's. I have many of the same, so I'll just post my others...

Very nice!

What is this development?

AAAAAH!! It's Chucky!

That Port Authority Garage is a beaut!

I really like this building.

Woops! Out the back windshield going over the bay.

Pelicans are my new favorite species!

Look! There goes one now!

The only sighting of St. Peter...from the freeway.

My camera did not enjoy taking pictures of Tampa at night, so that is it from me.

What a wonderful place!

MSPtoMKE · #26 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 1:21 AM**

I live right above a Moxie!!! ... except it is a hair salon...

I didn't realize this little new years trip of yours was going to be so extensive! Like, hella tight pictures, Tony.

LouisvilleJake · #27 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 1:26 AM**

I've never seen a Central Florida city look sooooooo good!

Paintballer1708 · #28 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 1:30 AM**

The first Tampa photo thread i have seen, and a very good one at that. Great photos, Tony and Michi!

Lakelander · #29 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 2:21 AM**

Great pics. I'm impressed and I grew up just outside Tampa.

Prahaboheme · #30 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 4:19 AM**

Ybor City looks good.

Chicago Shawn · #31 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 7:41 AM**

Very cool photos. Tampa is another one of my freeway drive by cities, my entire time down there was spent in suburban Clearwater, and that was about 10 years ago. Looks like I need to visit agian, very cool looking place. And whats up with nearly getting arrested in Indiana? Story time please...

Dr Nevergold · #32 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 9:12 AM**

Damn, you beat my 1600 mile New Year's tour with a friend. HOW DARE YOU!

Nice pics, and awesome views. Looks like fun!

Prahaboheme · #33 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 2:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Michi

Yes, Moxie's Cafe! All you Tampons need to try it...SO GOOD!!

What is this development?

Someone from Tampa will have to give you the specifics on individual developments, but that is the Channelside district (Port Authority) undergoing massive construction/reconstruction with condos, restaurant, retail, business, etc.

Randy Sandford · #34 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 3:28 PM**

Great pics, Tony and Eric!

Tony, I didn't know you visited Birmingham last year...or perhaps I have forgotten.

Did you post the photos here before your computer crashed?

Talleyrand · #35 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 3:45 PM**

I'm really glad you guys enjoyed Tampa. Its too bad you didn't have the opportunity to see St. Pete. I think St. Pete has one of the prettiest and nicely landscaped downtowns in Florida.

I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures of Jacksonville too. Thanks.

Lakelander · #36 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 4:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Prahaboheme

Someone from Tampa will have to give you the specifics on individual developments, but that is the Channelside district (Port Authority) undergoing massive construction/reconstruction with condos, restaurant, retail, business, etc.

That's Grand Central at Kennedy, a 392 unit mixed use project and one of many rising in the Channel District. I'm still kicking myself for not investing in a property there back in 2000. Anyway, here's a link to a website with renderings of several of the Channel District's current infill projects.

http://www.channelside.com/channelside.asp?categoryID=6

The-New-Tony-Detroit · #37 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 5:03 PM**

thanks for the comments.

Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to really dive into Jacksonville - but rest assured I will be back there this year to do a much deserved thread of Florida's northern gem.

Randy - the B'ham shots were lost before I had a chance to post them - but ask DevinLee - I did spend nearly three days in the Magic City!

Wheelingman04 · #38 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 5:58 PM**

Nice skyline.

giovanni sasso · #39 Posted **Jan 9, 2007, 7:37 PM**

1: i love the sunshine skyway bridge
2: i hope that old woman with the victoria's secret bag was carrying that for her daughter, yikes
3: i don't know that i ever paid attention to the glass verizon tower there
4: NICE WORK, BOYS

smArTaLlone · #40 Posted **Jan 10, 2007, 6:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Talleyrand

I'm really glad you guys enjoyed Tampa. Its too bad you didn't have the opportunity to see St. Pete. I think St. Pete has one of the prettiest and nicely landscaped downtowns in Florida.

I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures of Jacksonville too. Thanks.

I agree DT St Pete is worth a visit and its becoming quite a dining, nightlife and residential destination.