Virtual Bird's Eye » Florida http://www.virtualbirdseye.com A virtual bird's eye view of the world - Mapping the News, Interesting Places, Current Events and Unique Attractions Thu, 27 May 2010 03:52:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Parasailing Aerial View at Clearwater Beach Floridahttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/10/30/parasailing-aerial-view-at-clearwater-beach-florida/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/10/30/parasailing-aerial-view-at-clearwater-beach-florida/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:02:06 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=1180 parasailing_clearwater_beach2 Caught in photo is someone parasailing off the coast of Clearwater Beach in Florida.

Parasailing, also known as parascending, is a recreational activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed parachute, known as a parasail. The boat then drives off, carrying the parascender into the air. If the boat is powerful enough, two or three people can parasail behind it at the same time. The parascender has little or no control over the parachute. More Info – Parasailing – Wikipedia

Click the image below a full screen view using Microsoft Virtual Earth.

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]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/10/30/parasailing-aerial-view-at-clearwater-beach-florida/feed/ 1 World Series 2008 Baseball – Aerial View of Rays and Phillies Fieldshttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/10/20/world-series-2008-baseball-aerial-view-of-rays-and-phillies-fields/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/10/20/world-series-2008-baseball-aerial-view-of-rays-and-phillies-fields/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:43:55 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=1142 We have linked to these in the past, here and here, but wanted to just give a quick update and link in case you are a fan of MLB and wanted to see each field were the games are going to be played.┬á There isn’t much to look at for the Rays field, as it’s in a dome, but the Phillies field is open and can been seen from all Bird’s Eye View angles!

Click on either image to see a the field using Virtual Earth!

Citizens Bank Park Bird's Eye ViewTropicana Field Bird's Eye View

]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/10/20/world-series-2008-baseball-aerial-view-of-rays-and-phillies-fields/feed/ 0 South Florida Bulls – Aerial and Bird’s Eye View of Raymond James Stadiumhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/17/south-florida-bulls-aerial-and-birds-eye-view-of-raymond-james-stadium/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/17/south-florida-bulls-aerial-and-birds-eye-view-of-raymond-james-stadium/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:23:00 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=993 Bulls Raymond James Stadium Aerial View Whether itΓÇÖs on the natural grass field that is envied by every NFL player outside of Tampa Bay, in the plush fan seating areas, or the spacious club facilities and comfortable press box, the impression of Raymond James Stadium – Home of the USF Bulls – is impressive and immediate. The entire facility takes state-of-the-art up a notch.

Raymond James Stadium – also home to the 2003 Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the annual Outback Bowl – is a $168.5 million facility which opened September 20, 1998 with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Chicago Bears. Two weeks later, the Bulls debuted in their new home with a 45-6 win over Citadel, in front of 32,598 fans. Cont – Raymond James Stadium

Football – Latest News – GoUSFBulls.comΓÇöOfficial Athletics Web Site of the University of South Florida

University of South Florida

NCAA.com Football Home Page

Click either image for an Aerial and Bird’s Eye view of Raymond James Stadium using Virtual Earth.  Make sure to check out all the other NCAA Division 1 college football stadiums.

(Aerial view of University of South Florida ΓÇô Not near the stadium)

Bulls Raymond James Stadium Bird's Eye View

]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/17/south-florida-bulls-aerial-and-birds-eye-view-of-raymond-james-stadium/feed/ 1 University of Miami Hurricanes – Dolphin Stadium Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/04/university-of-miami-hurricanes-dolphin-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/04/university-of-miami-hurricanes-dolphin-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:24:29 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=874 dolphins stadium aerial viewThis year the Hurricanes start a new tradition playing in Dolphin Stadium.

In the summer of 2007, Miami announced that, beginning with its 2008 season, its team will play its home games at Dolphin Stadium. 2007 marked UM’s final season of football at the Orange Bowl. The move to Dolphin Stadium was approved by the university’s Board of Trustees, on the recommendation of UM President Donna Shalala, on August 21, 2007.

Due to the condition of the Orange Bowl there had been much speculation in recent years over the venue’s continued viability as Miami football’s home stadium. With an on-campus stadium not practical due to substantial opposition from neighboring home owners in Coral Gables, the university was left with two options: move 25 miles north to Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, which serves as home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, or renovate the Orange Bowl, adding more restrooms and a video replay screen and making assorted repairs to the stadium infrastructure. — Cont – Miami Hurricanes football – Wikipedia

Dolphin Stadium

hurricanesports.com – University of Miami Official Athletic Site

University of Miami

NCAA.com Football Home Page

We previously covered Dolphins Stadium while doing out NFL Teams, so Click on either image to view an Aerial or Bird’s Eye view of the stadium.

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]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/04/university-of-miami-hurricanes-dolphin-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 Florida State Seminoles – Doak S. Campbell Stadium Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/02/florida-state-seminoles-doak-s-campbell-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/02/florida-state-seminoles-doak-s-campbell-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:28:46 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=858 Doak S. Campbell Stadium Aerial View From a maximum capacity of 15,000 in 1953 to a record crowd of 84,336 in 2003 against Miami, Doak S. Campbell Stadium has risen along with the Florida State football program to the top of the college football ladder. In a special ceremony prior to the Florida game on November 20, 2004, the home of Florida State football took on a meaning even more special when Bobby Bowden field was dedicated. With the final phase of construction completed, Seminole fans are welcomed with state-of-the-art additions. Cont – Florida State University Official Stadium Site

Florida State University Official Athletic Site

Florida State University

NCAA.com Football Home Page

Click either image for an Aerial or Bird’s Eye view of the Florida State Stadium using Virtual Earth.┬á Make sure to check out all the other NCAA Division 1 college football stadiums.

Doak S. Campbell Stadium Bird's Eyel View

]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/09/02/florida-state-seminoles-doak-s-campbell-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 Miami Dolphins – Dolphins Stadium Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/06/miami-dolphins-dolphins-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/06/miami-dolphins-dolphins-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:17:43 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=728 dolphins stadium aerial view Entering its 21st year of operation, Dolphin Stadium, originally known as Joe Robbie Stadium, was the first of its kind to be constructed entirely with private funds. The late Joe Robbie led the financing campaign to build “Joe Robbie Stadium”(JRS) for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). JRS revolutionized the economics of professional sports when it opened in 1987.┬á Inclusion of a Club Level, along with Executive Suites, helped to finance the construction of the stadium. Season ticket holders committed to long-term agreements and in return they received first-class amenities in a state-of-the-art facility which is still used as a model for new facilities across the country. Read More – Dolphin Stadium :: History

MiamiDolphins.com

Miami Dolphins Team Page

NFL.com – Official Site of the National Football League

Use the interactive map below to pan and zoom around the Aerial View or Bird’s Eye View of the stadium.  Make sure and check out the rest of the NFL Stadium views to find another team’s home field!

Link to Live Maps

]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/06/miami-dolphins-dolphins-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Raymond James Stadium Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/04/tampa-bay-buccaneers-raymond-james-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/04/tampa-bay-buccaneers-raymond-james-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:10:31 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=722 Raymond James Stadium Aerial View An instantly-recognizable Tampa Bay landmark, Raymond James Stadium includes some of the most unique stadium features in the world. It is a blend of modern design, classic appointments, state-of-the-art technology and historic influences that combine to create the most exciting and enjoyable game atmosphere in the National Football League. Some of the most extraordinary features include Buccaneer Cove.

In an effort to expand and enhance the overall game experience at Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers constructed a $3 million pirate ship extravaganza called Buccaneer Cove. Located in the north end zone of the stadium, Buccaneer Cove encompasses 20,000 square feet and runs the entire length of the end zone concourse. The Cove features a weathered, 2-story fishing village facade from which a wide variety of stadium concessions, ranging from standard fare to more authentic Tampa items, are offered. Scattered throughout the area are a variety of beach hut kiosks offering additional concessions and other game enhancements. Buccaneers.com | RJS

pirate ship rj stadium

Buccaneers.com | The Official Web Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Page

NFL.com – Official Site of the National Football League

Use the interactive map below to pan and zoom around the Aerial View or Bird’s Eye View of the stadium.  Make sure and check out the rest of the NFL Stadium views to find another team’s home field!

Link to Live Maps

]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/04/tampa-bay-buccaneers-raymond-james-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 Jacksonville Jaguars – Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/02/jacksonville-jaguars-jacksonville-municipal-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/02/jacksonville-jaguars-jacksonville-municipal-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:18:50 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=705 Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Aerial View (Formally Alltell Stadium) On August 18, 1995, when the Jacksonville Jaguars played their first game in their new stadium, it marked the first time in sports history that an expansion team had played its first home game in its first season in a new stadium or arena. Not only that, but it was built faster than any major-league stadium had ever been built in North America. In the short period of 19 1/2 months, the old Gator Bowl was demolished and a new stadium arose on the shores of the St. Johns River. And, very quickly, it was called the best stadium in the country. Just seconds before the Jaguars kicked off their first regular-season game on September 3, 1995, NBC broadcaster Don Criqui said, ΓÇ£There isnΓÇÖt a better football facility in America.ΓÇ¥ For its 10th year of operation, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium — then named Alltel Stadium — was the host site of Super Bowl XXXIX, the biggest single-day sporting event in the world. Stadium Page

jaguars.com — The official web site of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars Team Page

NFL.com – Official Site of the National Football League

Use the interactive map below to pan and zoom around the Aerial View or Bird’s Eye View of the stadium.  Make sure and check out the rest of the NFL Stadium views to find another team’s home field!

Link to Live Maps

]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/08/02/jacksonville-jaguars-jacksonville-municipal-stadium-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 Bush Gardens Africa in Tampa Bay, FL Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/05/01/bush-gardens-africa-in-tampa-bay-fl-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/05/01/bush-gardens-africa-in-tampa-bay-fl-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 16:35:32 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/?p=527 Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country’s premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides unrivaled “real” excitement for guests of every age. – Official Site

Bush Gardens Africa Official Site

Bush Gardens Official Site

Thanks to VerySpatial

Pan and Zoom around the interactive map below – or click here for a full version of the map in Virtual Earth

Link to Live Maps

]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/05/01/bush-gardens-africa-in-tampa-bay-fl-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 Disney World Resort – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/30/disney-world-resort-disneys-animal-kingdom-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/30/disney-world-resort-disneys-animal-kingdom-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:43:25 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/30/disney-world-resort-disneys-animal-kingdom-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ Disney's Animal Kingdom Bird's Eye View Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. The fourth park built at the resort, it opened on April 22, 1998, and it is the largest single Disney theme park in the world, covering more than 500 acres (2 km┬▓). It is also the first Disney theme park to be themed entirely around animal conservation, a philosophy once pioneered by Walt Disney himself. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, meaning they have met and exceeded the standards in Education, Conservation and Research.

In 2007, the park hosted approximately 9.49 million guests, ranking it the fifth-most visited amusement park in the United States and eight-most visited in the world. – Wikipedia

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Official Site

Walt Disney World Resorts Official Site

Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Wikipedia

Click the images to view the Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Virtual Earth Maps – pan and zoom around in a virtual view of the park.

Link to Live Maps


]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/30/disney-world-resort-disneys-animal-kingdom-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 Disney World Resort – Disney’s Hollywood Studios Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/30/disney-world-resort-disneys-hollywood-studios-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/30/disney-world-resort-disneys-hollywood-studios-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:12:03 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/30/disney-world-resort-disneys-hollywood-studios-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ Disney's Hollywood Studios Bird's Eye View Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. Spanning 135 acres (546,000 m┬▓) in size, its theme is show business, drawing inspiration from the heyday of Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s. The third park built at the resort, it opened on May 1, 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios.

In 2007, the park hosted approximately 9.51 million guests, ranking it the fourth-most visited amusement park in the United States, and seventh-most visited in the world. – Wikipedia

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Official Site

Walt Disney World Resorts Official Site

Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Wikipedia

Click the images to view the Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Virtual Earth Maps – pan and zoom around in a virtual view of the park.

Link to Live Maps


]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/30/disney-world-resort-disneys-hollywood-studios-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 Disney World Resort – Epcot Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/29/disney-world-resort-epcot-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/29/disney-world-resort-epcot-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:43:23 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/29/disney-world-resort-epcot-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ epcot bird's eye view Epcot is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. The park is dedicated to international culture and technological innovation. The second park built at the resort, it opened on October 1, 1982 and was named EPCOT Center until 1994. In 2007 Epcot hosted approximately 10.93 million guests, ranking it the third-most visited theme park in the United States, and sixth-most visited in the world. – Wikipedia

Epcot Official Site

Walt Disney World Resorts Official Site

Epcot on Wikipedia

Click the images to view the Epcot in Virtual Earth Maps – pan and zoom around in a virtual view of the park.

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]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/29/disney-world-resort-epcot-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 SeaWorld Orlando Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/28/seaworld-orlando-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/28/seaworld-orlando-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:49:33 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/28/seaworld-orlando-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ seaworld orlando birds eye viewSeaWorld takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey to the wonders that exist beyond the oceanΓÇÖs door. A place where up-close encounters connect you to the energy, excitement, and mystery of the sea and sea life. A world of fascinating days, captivating nights, and exhilarating adventure. Once youΓÇÖve been here, youΓÇÖll never look at the sea and its incredible inhabitants the same way again. – Official Site

SeaWorld Orlando Official Site

SeaWorld Main Site

Shamu.com – check out the Shamu Cam!

Click the images to view SeaWorld in Virtual Earth Maps – pan and zoom around in a virtual view of the park. Rotate around some while in Bird’s Eye View – like in the San Diego photos there are many places where you can see the marine life – and even some shows occurring when the photos were taken!

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]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/28/seaworld-orlando-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 Disney World Resort – Magic Kingdom Aerial and Bird’s Eye Viewhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/27/disney-world-resort-magic-kingdom-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/27/disney-world-resort-magic-kingdom-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:59:18 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/27/disney-world-resort-magic-kingdom-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/ disney world aerial viewThe Magic Kingdom is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. The first park built at the resort, it opened on October 1, 1971. The park saw an estimated 17 million visitors in 2007, making it the most visited theme park in the world. Designed and built by WED Enterprises (now known as Walt Disney Imagineering), the park’s layout and attractions are similar to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. – Wikipedia

Magic Kingdom Official Site

Walt Disney World Resorts Official Site

Magic Kingdom on Wikipedia

Click the images to view the Magic Kingdom in Virtual Earth Maps – pan and zoom around in a virtual view of the park.

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]]> http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/27/disney-world-resort-magic-kingdom-aerial-and-birds-eye-view/feed/ 0 In Flight: Jacksonville Naval Air Stationhttp://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/22/in-flight-jacksonville-naval-air-station/ http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/22/in-flight-jacksonville-naval-air-station/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:54:10 +0000 Virtual Bird's Eye http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/22/in-flight-jacksonville-naval-air-station/ Soooo close to being down for this prop plane at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station.

Can you name the type of plane???

in flight Jacksonville Naval Air Station

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