Tampa Bay Boater

The last of the pics from The Skyway (Manatee) on Sat. 5/9. Hit the link below for a couple more of each and be sure to reach out if you're interested in the high resolution, non-watermarked, originals (typically 10-12 per boat).

https://www.tampabayboater.com/2025/skyway-26-5-9

Skyway Manatee 5/9 - 4

https://www.tampabayboater.com/2025/skyway-26-5-9

Skyway Manatee 5/9 - 3

https://www.tampabayboater.com/2025/skyway-26-5-9

More from The Sunshine Skyway on Sat 5/9.

https://www.tampabayboater.com/2025/skyway-26-5-9

The first set of pics from Saturday at the mouth of the Manatee River with the iconic Sunshine Skyway as a backdrop. Hit the link below for a couple more from each boat and be sure to message us if you're interested in the high resolution, non-watermarked originals (typically 10-12 for each boat).

https://www.tampabayboater.com/2025/skyway-26-5-9

As always, thanks for your likes, follows, comments, shares and be sure to check back frequently as we work to post the rest of the images from the day.

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More KOB

Congratulations to Team Trimmed Out, and captain Mike Hollingsworth, for their victory at the 33rd Annual Old Salts King of the Beach fishing tournament.

With the wind, rain, and rough seas there weren't too many that decided to come in by boat, and then the conditions proved challenging for photos, but we're posting what we got and hoping for better weather this fall!