Dunedin Bagels and Deli 1st Annual Pastrami Eating Contest

Dunedin, Fl --

The Dunedin Bagels and Deli 1st Annual Pastrami Eating Contest was held in Pioneer Park during the Dunedin Green Market on Saturday afternoon. Participants had 30 minutes to eat a whopping 3 1/2 pound pastrami sandwich with a full crowd cheering them on for support. No participant was able to finish the sandwich so the title went to the one who ate the most. Joe Brady of Palm Harbor was declared the winner, who ironically is a vegetarian. However, Brady stated that he ate the meat because it was for charity. Proceeds from the event benefitted Kiwanis and UNICEF.

108th Annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival

Tampa, Fl

15th Annual Treasure Island Kite Festival and Competition

Treasure Island, Fl

AirFest 2011

MacDill Air Force Base-- Tampa, Fl

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

On the 10th anniversary of September 11th, Hillsborough County firefighters of Tampa, Fl convened in the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Tampa. Firefighters climbed 101 stairs that day to honor their fallen comrades and to remember those that risked it all on that fateful day.

The Sponge Docks

Tarpon Springs, Fl---

Widely known as a Greek-American community, Greeks began settling the area during the late 1800's and took to diving for sponge to make a living. Today, Tarpon Springs is an area that many tourists flock to, seeing the famous sponge docks and to sample some of the authentic greek cuisine.

The IDBF Dragon Boat World Championships held in Tampa Bay, Fl