Davis Islands Today

by Bill Sharpe

The family oriented Islands Fest was held at the Seaplane Basin Park on Davis Islands to a crowd of almost 5,000. This free, family oriented event featured entertainment from 10 am until 4 pm. Activities included bounce houses, a gyrosphere, pets parades, fashion show, free airplane rides, pram races, an art show and plenty more.

Over 35 artists participated in the event and all were enthralled with the beautiful view and perfect day along the waterfront. Over 40 different exhibitors provided plenty to do and see. RV’s and cars were on display at the park and classic airplanes and helicopters were on display at the Peter O. Knight airport.

A lion dance and Kung Fu presented by Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi had the crowd excited. Music was provided by 97 West, the Plant High School Jazz Band, DayBreak with Connie Gee, and even Elvis made an appearance. This annual event is Davis Islands largest. It was a fun day for everyone as many attendees discovered the treasure of the Davis Islands Seaplane Basin. Special thanks must be given to the volunteer committee that organized the event under the direction of Pete Moller and Jim Frijouf, the many sponsors that helped to make the event possible, the artists that participated, the airport and their many contributions and many more that will be forgotten.

More info about the event can be found at www.islandsfest.com, and check out our photos of Islands Fest.

The largest annual event held on Davis Islands is coming this month!

This FREE event is open to the public and will feature plenty of exhibitions, events, and fun! Visitors will find a pram sailing exhibition by the Davis Islands Youth Sailing Group, inflatable bounce houses and slides for children, rock climbing wall, a magic show, and a pet parade and contest. Guests will also get an up-close look at airplanes, helicopters, RVs and a fire engine. If the weather permits, airplane balloon rides will also be available.

Islands Fest plans lots of music, too. Appearances are expected by the Plant High Jazz Band, the 97 West Band, the South Tampa Fellowship Youth Choir, Elvis Tribute artist Steve Roberti, and popular local group Daybreak.

In addition to all of that, for the first time the 2008 event will feature the Islands Fest Art Show. With over 20 participating artists, everyone is sure to find entertaining and interesting displays from creative minds.

Event organizers include President Pete Moller, Vice President Jim Frijouf, Marketing Director Jennifer Dehnert, and Treasurer Deborah Cock. Committee members include Lee Medart, Jason Culbreath, Susan Hardeman of the Tampa International Airport, George Arroyo of Studio Cabello, Jana Alexander with the St. Petersburg Times, Bill Sharpe of the Davis Islands Community News, Artie McCall, and Dan Abate. All of the volunteers have been working hard nearly each week for the past year in order to get ready for the big event.

Islands Fest is held at the waterfront Seaplane Basin Park, right next to the Peter O. Knight airport, on Saturday, April 26 from 10 AM – 5 PM.

Sponsors of Islands Fest include Tampa General Hospital, the St. Petersburg Times, Studio Cabello, SweetBay Supermarkets, Lazy Days RV Supercenter, Loren Potts and Company, PA, the Davis Islands Community News, Atlas Aviation, the South Tampa Fellowship, Tampa International Airport – Community Airports, TampaGold.com, Frijour, Rust, and Pyle, PA, and many more.

Check the website for further information: http://www.islandsfest.com/

The largest annual event held on Davis Islands is coming this month!

This FREE event is open to the public and will feature plenty of exhibitions, events, and fun! Visitors will find a pram sailing exhibition by the Davis Islands Youth Sailing Group, inflatable bounce houses and slides for children, rock climbing wall, a magic show, and a pet parade and contest. Guests will also get an up-close look at airplanes, helicopters, RVs and a fire engine. If the weather permits, airplane balloon rides will also be available.

Islands Fest plans lots of music, too. Appearances are expected by the Plant High Jazz Band, the 97 West Band, the South Tampa Fellowship Youth Choir, Elvis Tribute artist Steve Roberti, and popular local group Daybreak.

In addition to all of that, for the first time the 2008 event will feature the Islands Fest Art Show. With over 20 participating artists, everyone is sure to find entertaining and interesting displays from creative minds.

Event organizers include President Pete Moller, Vice President Jim Frijouf, Marketing Director Jennifer Dehnert, and Treasurer Deborah Cock. Committee members include Lee Medart, Jason Culbreath, Susan Hardeman of the Tampa International Airport, George Arroyo of Studio Cabello, Jana Alexander with the St. Petersburg Times, Bill Sharpe of the Davis Islands Community News, Artie McCall, and Dan Abate. All of the volunteers have been working hard nearly each week for the past year in order to get ready for the big event.

Islands Fest is held at the waterfront Seaplane Basin Park, right next to the Peter O. Knight airport, on Saturday, April 26 from 10 AM – 5 PM.

Sponsors of Islands Fest include Tampa General Hospital, the St. Petersburg Times, Studio Cabello, SweetBay Supermarkets, Lazy Days RV Supercenter, Loren Potts and Company, PA, the Davis Islands Community News, Atlas Aviation, the South Tampa Fellowship, Tampa International Airport – Community Airports, TampaGold.com, Frijour, Rust, and Pyle, PA, and many more.

Check the website for further information: http://www.islandsfest.com/