Current Search: Bahia Beach Collection (x)
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Northern End of Bahia Beach.
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Early picture of Bahia Beach, frequently used for early advertising purposes. Note the large Ruskin Marina sign on the right.
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HCC0101RUS439
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Dancing at the Coral Corral.
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Many types of dancing were a instant hit with guests at the resort and with locals as well. This couple is engaging in the very popular weekly square dances. On Friday nights, Millie and Sim provided dances lessons on the Cha-Cha, Merengue, Tango, Rumba, Fox Trot, Samba, Waltz, Basso Nova and Swing for the low, low cost of $1.75 per dance. The Coral Choral (which was in the same building as the Bahia Vista restaurant, but on the south side of the building) was often home to dance clubs, and...
Show moreMany types of dancing were a instant hit with guests at the resort and with locals as well. This couple is engaging in the very popular weekly square dances. On Friday nights, Millie and Sim provided dances lessons on the Cha-Cha, Merengue, Tango, Rumba, Fox Trot, Samba, Waltz, Basso Nova and Swing for the low, low cost of $1.75 per dance. The Coral Choral (which was in the same building as the Bahia Vista restaurant, but on the south side of the building) was often home to dance clubs, and dances of all styles, catering to all ages.
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HCC0101RUS392
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Fishing at Bahia Beach.
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Naturally, given Bahia Beach's location on Tampa Bay at the Little Manatee River, fishing was a popular sport with guests (and locals). Here this young fisherman, who just returned from a Bahia Beach charter trip, proudly displays his catch.
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HCC0101RUS391
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River Bend Hunting Preserve.
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Resort guests could also partake in hunting as a resort activity. Bahia Beach was affiliated with the River Bend Hunting Preserve in Ruskin and offered guests the opportunity to hunt local game: particular pheasant and other game birds. The Preserve provided train retriever dogs to assist the hunters. Trained guides also accompanied guests.
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HCC0101RUS390
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Florida Queen out of Bahia Beach.
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The Florida Queen was the sister ship (albeit somewhat larger) to the Bahia Queen. Sightseeing tours and jungle cruises occupied guests in this popular attraction.
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HCC0101RUS389
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Bahia Queen Jungle Cruises.
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Jungle Cruises on the Bahia Queen took guests on a leisurely cruise in lower Tampa Bay and up the "wild" Little Manatee River.
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HCC0101RUS388
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Bahia Vista Restaurant.
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The Bahia Vista Restaurant was popular with the locals as well as resort guests. Depicted is a busy night at the restaurant. The windows on the right looked out over the beach at Tampa Bay and were a good place to watch daily sunsets
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HCC0101RUS387
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Bahia Beach Amusement Rides.
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The resort had a small amusement park attraction for the youngsters. They worked hard to become a complete beach playground for their guests.
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HCC0101RUS386
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Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel Boatel.
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Boatside view of Bahia Beach Motel and Boatel. Guests could arrive at the resort by either car or boat, making it one of the more unique waterside resorts on Tampa Bay
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HCC0101RUS385
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Bahia Beach - Miniature Golf Facility.
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Aerial view of miniature golf facility, one of many family friend amenities at Bahia Beach. This view faces south towards Ruskin and the entrance to the Ruskin Inlet of the Little Manatee River. Note the water on the extreme left. This protected area was where the Ruskin Ski-Bees performed (you can just make out the ski jump)
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HCC0101RUS384
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Bahia Beach Public Pier.
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The public pier at Bahia Beach. Tie your boat up for the day or swimming fishing, hunting, or sightseeing.
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HCC0101RUS383
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Bahia Beach Resort overlooking Tampa Bay.
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Aerial view of Bahia Beach looking west towards Tampa Bay and St. Pete in the distance. Note the "kiddie" rides in the foreground, the marina and the white sandy beaches. Bahia Beach was a resort that catered to all ages
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HCC0101RUS382
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Bahia Beach Swimming.
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Bahia Beach was designed for both the casual visitor as well as staying on site at the Bahia Beach Boatel. Here is a photo of the swimming faclities at the Beach where guests swam in the warm waters of Tampa Bay. (Note the sign on the left for the Bahia Beach Marina, an important land mark for boaters arriving at the resort.
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HCC0101RUS381
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Bahia Beach Marina (Tarabula Drawing).
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Line drawing of Bahia Beach Marina. Artist was someone named Tarabula. Date unknown
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HCC0101RUS376
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Bahia Beach Early Development Planning.
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An early plan of the proposed development for Bahia Beach. Note the completed restaurant, hotel and Paul Dickman residence for orientation.
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HCC0101RUS352
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Marketing Brochure for Bahia Beach.
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Early marketing brochure for Bahia Beach Island Resort (note its affiliation with Quality Inns).
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HCC0101RUS346
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Set of related objects
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Aerial View: Initial Dredging of Bahia Beach.
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Aerial photo of initial dredging of Bahia Beach.
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HCC0101RUS345
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Bahia Beach Island Resort Las Brisas Restaurant.
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The Las Brisas Restaurant was opened on Bahia Beach c. 1981 (first reference in Tampa papers) and closed c. 1993. One Tampa paper described it as an upscale Morrison type restaurant but with sit down service and a magnificent view. This line drawing, likely drawn in the 1980s by an unknown artist, is the exterior view of the restaurant.
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HCC0101RUS341
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Bahia Beach Hotel Boatel Postcard Interior View.
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Closer view of exterior end of Hotel and view of interior lobby.
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HCC0101RUS340
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Bahia Beach Hotel Boatel Postcard.
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Closer view of Bahia Beach Hotel and Boatel. Note the excursion boat moored on the left side of the photograph. Bahia Beach offered excursions up the Little Manatee in its earliest years as a resort hotel. Judging from the lack of boats moored and the lack of cars, it can be assumed that this is one of the earliest professional pictures of the hotel prior to its opening.
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HCC0101RUS339
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