Where the Travel Agent travels

For many years people have ask me where do I go for vacation? So here we go, my trips big or small.... Over the years I have seen so many people, places and parts of the world that are 'out of this world'. Some in our own back yard (our state) some hundreds of miles away, now I'd like to bring you along for the ride... hope you enjoy!

Sunday, July 11, 2010

The City Pier (Florida Trip July 2010)


On a little island south on St. Petersburg FL. is a pier built by The Anna Maria Beach Company in 1911-1912. This pier served as the port of call for ships carrying supplies to the island before there was a bridge to the main land. Over the years it seen it share of hurricanes but repairs were done and from new boards to old it's a pretty cool walk to the end of the 678-foot Anna Maria City Pier.

Today as you make your way down the pier you'll pass by everything from local kids with castnets to tourist with more fishing poles then fingers to local artist selling their wares. And at the end of the pier is a 58 wharf, home to one of the coolest outdoor Bars with one of the greatest views you will every find. Fish, Eat, Drink, and Live music and never have to move a inch.... with out the pics you think I'm making this up.... so here you go!

I've been told that the pier was the brainchild of early island settlers, George Wilhelm “Will” Bean and Charles Roser (inventor of the Fig Newton.)













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