Howard Park

This fellow was trying to dry out after getting his morning meal.  The photo was shot along the "Causeway" that leads to the beach area.  There are two bridges on the Causeway and this is where the birds hangout.

Skyway Bridge Park

This photo was taken at the roadside park at the end of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge located just below St. Petersburg, Florida and just above Palmetto, Florida.

Bradenton, Florida

This photo was taken from the Rossi Waterfront Park located in Bradenton, Florida just over the Green Bridge (Hwy 41 BUS). On the other side, North, is Palmetto, Florida.

Palmetto, Florida

A photo of the Riverside Park and Hunt Memorial Pier in Palmetto, Florida.  The Marina and park are located on Hwy BUS 41 just before crossing the Green Bridge to Bradenton, Florida.

Chestnut Park

A beautiful Red Cardinal at Chestnut Park.

Skyway Bridge Park

A sailboat making his way towards the Sunshine Skyway Bridge just North of the park area.  The two parks are located at the beginning and end of the Skyway Bridge and have picnic tables, vending machines, and great views of the Gulf.

Bradenton, Florida

This shows the walkway located at Rossi Waterfront Park.  The park runs along the Manatee River for about half a mile between the Green Bridge and the Desoto Bridge (Hwy 41). Great walk and viewing area, and all for free.

Bradenton, Florida

A photo of the Pier foreground and the Desoto Bridge background at Rossi Waterfront Park.  The railroad tracks run across the Manatee River to Palmetto, Florida from Bradenton.

Honeymoon Island

The beautiful beach area at Honeymoon Island that runs for about ten miles, and raps around the Island.  The structure in the distance is one of the many restrooms located at Honeymoon Island State Park.