Snapshots & Stories from Days Gone By

“Once again, Bill uncovers unique and nearly forgotten stories from our past and breathes life into them on these pages. His talent lies not only in finding fascinating subjects to explore, but also in asking the right questions and discovering the unexpected twist that makes each story unforgettable.” 

– from the foreword by Rui Farias

It’s another exploration of the nooks and crannies of local history, with lavishly illustrated deep dives into the people, places and events that shaped how we lived, and helped form the city we know and love today. Volume 4 includes 23 all-new St. Pete stories: The Fountain of Youth, The Belleview Biltmore, The St. Petersburg Alligator Farm, The Evening Independent Sunshine Offer, The Enigma of Capt. Wilson Hubbard, The Soreno Hotel, The Shuffleboard Renaissance, Derby Lane, The Strange Case of Mary Reeser, The Coliseum, The Song of Joyland, The Fishathon, The Thunderbird Hotel, The Science Center, The Walk of States, The Treasure Island Bridge Ladies, The Main Library, Concerts at the Bayfront Center, Concerts Under the Dome, Gayle Sierens, the Mad Beach Band, The Suncoast Playboy Club, When ‘Seaquest’ Came to Town. So much rich, entertaining local history you won’t read about anywhere else!