Florida is shutting down a section of the Sunshine Skyway pier. There are issues

The original Sunshine Skyway Bridge opened in 1954, with an addition in 1969 to make it a four-lane bridge, according to the ...
Bradenton Herald on MSN

‘Days are numbered.’ Tampa Bay anglers react to Skyway Fishing Pier closure

In 2008, the eastern bridge, built in 1954, was closed to fishing. It had a 54-year lifespan when it was deemed structurally ...
Bradenton Herald on MSN

Part of Skyway Fishing Pier to close after issues found, Florida officials say

Nearly half of the south Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — located on the Manatee County side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge — ...
WUSF Public Media

A portion of Skyway's south fishing pier closes due to structural concerns

After inspections, officials determine about a half-mile of span, accessed from Manatee County, can no longer safely handle ...
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Watch’s ‘Fishing Line Island Cleanup’ hopes to saves lives

Fishing line is the leading cause of death for Florida pelicans, and causes thousands more deaths among birds across Tampa ...

Part of south Skyway Fishing Pier to close after issues found

Nearly half of the south Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — located on the Manatee County side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge — ...