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Sun, Sand & Symphony
Dedicated to the memory of Rick "Ricky T" Taylor
Friday, May 25 & Saturday, May 26, 2007
On the Treasure Island Beach @ 104th Avenue
Friday 5 to 9pm, Saturday 1pm to 10pm
Info: 727-547-4575 ext. 237
e-mail: recreation@mytreasureisland.org
Think of it as a beach picnic with the Tampa Bay Symphony dropping by to entertain you and your buds. That’s the beauty of Sun, Sand & Symphony, Treasure Island's longest-running and best-loved kick-off to summer.
Sun, Sand & Symphony, now in its 12th year, is Friday, May 25, (5 to 10pm) and Saturday, May 26 (1pm to 10pm) on the beach at 104th Avenue & Gulf Boulevard in Treasure Island.
This year, the 2007 Sun, Sand & Symphony gets back to the musical roots that people appreciated most: drag a cooler, some beach chairs and an umbrella to the beach and kick back with an afternoon and evening of music; then ooh and ahhh at the fireworks at 9pm.
Food and drink is, of course, a staple of Sun, Sand & Symphony. You can either fill your picnic basket and cooler, or pick up some burgers, snacks and drinks from several concession tents on the beach. The beer and wine tent is very popular.
Sanding Ovations Sand Sculpture
The "sand" part of Sun, Sand & Symphony this year is professionally handled by our internationally-reknown, award-winning sand sculptors Dan Doubleday and Meredith Corson. Dan and Meredith, Treasure Island residents, present a sand-sculpted tribute to the back-to-back champions, the Florida Gators.
Click here for the sketch of the Florida Gators
sand sculpture
Reserved tables for 8 are also available for $250, which includes an assortment of wines, sodas, waters and snacks. Call 727-547-4575 ext. 238 to reserve a table.
Parking directly on the beach at the concert site is available Saturday only for just $5. Parking entrance is at 112th Avenue & Gulf Boulevard (across from the Waffle House) Click here for map. |
Some tips for the concerts:
- Arrive early. It's a big beach but the best spots fill up fast.
- The Suncoast Beach Trolley stops directly at the concert site at 104th Avenue & Gulf Boulevard. Both northbound and southbound trolleys make stops at :20 and :50 of every hour. Trolley service begins at 6am and runs until midnight.
- It's worth it to stay to the end. It's nice to walk on the beach in the evening while the traffic on Gulf Boulevard clears.
Music Schedule
Dennis Wallace & Friends - 6 to 9pm Friday, May 25
Country, blugrass, and rock from one heckuva fine guitar-picker and performer. Dennis Wallace has a great song for everybody, done with fun and passion.
Motown Act III - 1 to 5pm Saturday, May 26
Show band with songs and dancers covering the classic Motown high-energy sound of the 60's and 70's.
The Tampa Bay Symphony - 7:30pm to 9pm Saturday, May 26
The Tampa Bay Symphony was founded in 1986. The 90+ musicians, all of whom are volunteers, come from many walks of life and all ages. From fist-pumping patriotic anthems to show tune sing-alongs, the Tampa Bay Symphony delivers the perfect soundtrack to an evening on the beach. Vocalists Michelle Rego Michelle Rego and her husband Rim Karnaviscius appear this year with the Tampa Bay Symphony.
Sun, Sand & Symphony Media
nSun, Sand & Symphony News Release
nSun, Sand & Symphony 2007 Poster
Getting There
nMap and directions from Mapquest
nBeach Parking location map
nBeach Trolley Schedule
Seasonal Events
nBoat Parade
nDinner & Movie in the Park
nHoliday Tree Lighting & Parade
nRock Around the Clock
nSun, Sand & Symphony
nVeteran's Boat Parade
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