April 29, 2006

Gasparilla Rear Range Light

on Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, Florida

This lighthouse was built in 1927, it stands 105 feet tall and had to be moved once because the beach had eroded dangerously close to it. This is a cast iron skeletal lighthouse and was bolted together so it was easy to unbolt and move.

April 29, 2006

Today I took a trip down to Gasparilla Island, Florida. There are 2 lighthouses on this island. The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and the Boca Grande Rear Range Light. The picture above is the assistant Lighthouse keeper's residence, which sits next to the lighthouse where the lighthouse keeper and his family lived (below). You can find more information regarding both of these lighthouses by going to

WWW.bansemer.com/florida_lighthouses

April 15, Toby Hall (Catcher) and Travis Lee at batting practice before the game beteen the Rays and the Kansas City Royals. April 19, 2006
Florida Sunset, April 26, 2006
April 10, 2006, Home Opener between the Rays and Orioles. This picture was taken during the singing of the National Anthem. Military personel were holding the USA shaped flag and were waving it at the proper moments. Very impressive.

April 9, 2006. A couple pictures of my day at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida. I even went to the Brewmasters School, got to taste 6 different types of beer. Can you imagine me drinking beer. Even got a certificate making me an Honorary Brewmaster.