When the original Sunshine Skyway bridge opened in 1954, it was given a 50-year life span. A second bridge, built in 1969 and opened in 1971 to allow double the cars, was given a similar lifespan.

The cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater flank Tampa Bay, the water feature and the city, on the Gulf side of Florida. Vibrant beaches, baseball games, the arts and culture scene, jet skis and ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (BLOOM) – The St. Pete Pier is rolling out a full lineup of outdoor activities and events throughout May, welcoming locals and visitors to enjoy fitness classes, family-friendly ...

“I’ve just been getting bites the whole day,” said 14-year-old Willie Hurst, who spent the afternoon fishing with his father off of Pier 60. The area of the pier from the bait house to the gate had ...

I’ve been crabbing for 14 years and never seen anything like this,” the angler said. “No one I know has ever seen it either.” ...

After an extended period of cold temperatures, the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay waters have been frigid and slow to warm. On Jan. 26, the coldest water temperatures were recorded. 10 miles offshore at ...