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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, sometimes referred to as the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the Sunshine Skyway, or simply " the Skyway ", is a pair of long beam bridges with a central tall cable-stayed bridge that spans Lower Tampa Bay to connect Pinellas County ( St. Petersburg, Florida) to Manatee County ( Terra Ceia, Florida ).
May 6, 2020 · The new Sunshine Skyway bridge — officially the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway bridge, named after the former governor and U.S. senator — opened on April 20, 1987.
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This bridge, which you'll cross on the drive from St. Petersburg to Bradenton, is one of the longest cable-stayed concrete bridges in the world offering breathtaking panoramic views of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Park at the lots at either end of the bridge to capture postcard-worthy photos.
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Learn about the unique cable-stayed bridge in Florida that connects St. Petersburg and Terra Ceia. Find out how it was constructed, what materials were used, and how it withstood a tragic accident.
May 8, 2020 · The first Skyway bridge opened 66 years ago. It was a triumph. Then came the tragedy. Here’s the origin story behind the iconic bridge, from its opening day to the stormy morning of May 9, 1980.
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May 9, 2020 · A freighter hit the bridge over Tampa Bay in severe weather, killing 35 people. Learn how the accident happened, who survived and what changed after the tragedy.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, sometimes referred to as the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the Sunshine Skyway, or simply "the Skyway", is a pair of long beam bridges with a central tall cable-stayed bridge that spans Lower Tampa Bay to connect Pinellas County to Manatee County. Map. Directions.
