On this trip, July 26, 2006, we were about to head out and I soon found that all of the 7 people (three families) on the boat were Pinellase County, FL residents. I told them I was from the area as well and they found that very entertaining. As soon as I told them this a tall 6' 7" man, followed by his family, was coming down the dock headed towards our boat. I asked them if they knew who that was coming. They had no idea, so I informed them that the family was Rick Backer's, the mayor of St. Pete (Pinellase County.) They instantly recognized the Mayor and found the coincidence very amusing.

The picture above is Providence shadowing Mayor Rick Backer. A very funny picture.