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Was there an event going on? What's up with the tent? There used to be a bar on the island but I missed that when I was there last. Apparently took it all down.
I believe that's a normal tent there now. I am also under the impression they have an "island food truck" on the beach now to purchase food from. They also inflate a giant slide for the kids to make it a more "family oriented" place. They also changed the name from Beer Can Island to Pine Key Island to be slightly more politically correct, must not want to offend the beer bottles.
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All I can say is WOW!!! That is awesome. Last time there, there was not that much beach area. Did they clear it to look like the picture?I believe that's a normal tent there now. I am also under the impression they have an "island food truck" on the beach now to purchase food from. They also inflate a giant slide for the kids to make it a more "family oriented" place. They also changed the name from Beer Can Island to Pine Key Island to be slightly more politically correct, must not want to offend the beer bottles.
Beer Can Island - Pine Key Tampa Bay - Beer Can Island
Pine Key Tampa Bay, formerly known as Beer Can Island, is a privately owned, 11-acre slice of paradise located just offshore in Tampa Bay. Open to the public.
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I think it's under new ownership now, they've got a full bar set up on the island along with limited food and whatnot. 2 weeks ago they had a DJ out there but you couldn't hear it from the water with the other boats blasting their own music. It's a good shallow spot that you can anchor off in like 3' of water, I'm yet to actually go up on the island but the wife and friends seem to like it. A general comment to those that haven't been out there, the oyster shells that are out there will cut your feet right up if you aren't careful. I've gotten a couple scrapes and my buddy's sliced his toe wide open on one.
Thanks for sharing this tip - from the photos, it looks like a sandy bottom. Are there oyster beds or occasional shells due to tide/current?
I THINK it's from fill that was brought in, but not certain. It's 100% sand, if you look at satellite imagery, directly south of the island is the shallow area, the remainder looks like it's got a bit of a sharper drop-off.
Three Rooker from Anna Maria? Might as well do a Bimini Run lol
Only 44.28 miles so not quite Bimini!
Taking some friends out on the boat for dinner in St. Pete. Was thinking about checking it out. If not today, definitely tomorrow. Thanks again for the info.
I just re-measured the distance and think I made an error on my spreadsheet hahaha.
Compared to other spots I have been to, like around Ft Desoto and shell key I don't think the current was that bad yesterday at Johns Pass. With that said I do think I need a better rear anchor for those situations, my rear anchor did drag a few times toward the end of the day.
Took a ride out there Sunday afternoon. Definitely going back. They even have there own beer that's really good.I believe that's a normal tent there now. I am also under the impression they have an "island food truck" on the beach now to purchase food from. They also inflate a giant slide for the kids to make it a more "family oriented" place. They also changed the name from Beer Can Island to Pine Key Island to be slightly more politically correct, must not want to offend the beer bottles.
Beer Can Island - Pine Key Tampa Bay - Beer Can Island
Pine Key Tampa Bay, formerly known as Beer Can Island, is a privately owned, 11-acre slice of paradise located just offshore in Tampa Bay. Open to the public.
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Interesting. Wonder if the owners of the brewing company are the new owners of the island…
There's decent water around the island. Being in St. Pete I come around the southern point and beach it on the East side. It does get a little shallow on the Southern end so just keep your distance. Everywhere else seems fine.
