Beer Can Island Boat Explosion
The 33-foot cabin cruiser named Millie Mae exploded on a Saturday afternoon off Beer Can Island also known as Pine Key Island in Southern Hillsborough Bay.
Beer can island boat explosion. May 10 2009 He was enjoying the sights and sounds of Pine Key Island a spot many know as Beer Can IslandThen came the boomA cabin cruiser had blown up. Trips are available out to BCI at a special rate. May 09 2009 Out for an afternoon pleasure cruise 15 people were injured Saturday when a 33-foot Sea Ray boat exploded near Beer Can Island west of Apollo Beach authorities said.
Because of this islands proximity to Tampa and surrounding areas a ton of boaters come here to party. Riding out to the Biggest Party in the North with Big Island MN on the Famous Lake Minnetonka. Beer Can Island also known as Hooked Spit or Greer Island Park is located at the northern tip of Longboat Key at Longboat Pass drawbridge.
Beer Can Island Tampa Bay Apollo Beach Florida. Make sure to subscribe to his channel. A lot of people come to Beer Can Island by boat.
It was a frantic life or death. May 13 2009 Officials investigating boat explosion at Beer Can Island in Tampa. Beer Can Island is a boaters oasis.
7 reviews of Beer Can Island Beer Can Island is the Nickname for Pine Key island which is conveniently located close to Circles Apollo Beach Marina and Hula Bay Tampa Marina off Gandy. This is the only area that we allow swimming from the boat. Beer Can Island is located at the Northern most part of Longboat Key.
May 11 2009 from the boat when there was an explosion in the rear portion of the vessel. Oct 09 2019 Looking to get away from the city life. Nov 10 2018 Beer Can Island - nicknamed for the beer cans left behind from boaters - is now the permanent home for their 74-foot-long floating tiki barge with a full bar.
Seven people including a child were seriously. Long before they bought the property. Beer Can Island Tampa Bay Florida.
There are no facilities no lifeguard and limited street parking. Fuel and oil from the accident could impact bird populations on the Island including terns and laughing gulls said Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Director Suzi Fox. The boat was anchored in shallow water on the southwest part of the island when shortly after noon an explosion at the stern of the boat set it on fire according to the Florida.
Open 10am to Sunset daily. This popular white sand beach was formed by tidal currents and offers a beautiful undeveloped shoreline. 89 talking about this.
Mar 21 2020 TAMPA Yesterday morning the owners of Pine Key better known as Beer Can Island decided to close their 11-acre boating destination to the general public but keep it open to those 650 people. Nov 09 2018 The owners have added an investor Gary Ramos a 44-year-old world history teacher at Newsome High School who owned the trademark rights to Beer Can Island. Jun 16 2017 Fourteen people including six children were aboard the 1995 Sea Ray May 9 when it departed Apollo Beach Fla bound for Pine Key also known as Beer Can Island.
Petersburgh Times May 11 2009 Officials investigate weekend boat explosion Florida AP May 11 2009 Contact a South Florida personal injury attorney if you have been injured in a car boat or other accident. Live music food and drinks are all just a quick 30 minute boat ride from Tampa. Just before crossing the Longboat Key bridge the bridge that connects Longboat Key to Anna Maria Island.
Out for an afternoon pleasure. The islands amenities include a sand volley court a campground and an event stage where Weaver and his friends hosted a 3000-person concert earlier this year. Grab your friends and enjoy some fun on BCI.
The 33-foot twin-engine Sea Ray exploded and. Beer Can Island Apollo Beach Florida. A fun place with a great bar where you can get off the boat and swim in the Bay.
Virtually everyone arrives here by boat though you can walk here during low tide like we did. Let us get you out to the best little party island in the area. This isnt the best island but it is the closest and draws pretty big crowds.
