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Thunderstorm Activation at K-1916, Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, St. Petersburg, FL

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park is the remnants of the approach portion of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge that collapsed on May 9, 1980 after being hit by the 602-foot freighter Summit Venture. 35 people died in the tragedy. Both the northbound and southbound portions of the old bridge were demolished and a new bridgeContinue reading “Thunderstorm Activation at K-1916, Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, St. Petersburg, FL”