Bro Bowl 2.0 Grand Opening Photos
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on Thursday, April 21, 2016
by Chris
The rain threatened, but not even mother nature could keep us from officially opening the new Bro Bowl / Perry Harvey Sr. Skatepark in Downtown Tampa last weekend. It turned out to be a beautiful day of food, music, skateboarding and a coming together of our community to help memorialize a piece of history and add a new chapter to Tampa's story. Our own mayor, Bob Buckhorn even showed up to cut the ceremonial ribbon and nervously let SPoT's Derick Glancy ollie over him afterward (without incident). Check out some photos from the day's events and stay tuned for a full edit coming next week. Words and Photos: Marino Nicastro
Marino Nicastro
Perry Harvey, SR. Park aka Bro Bowl 2.0. This park has been open to the public for almost a month but April 16th was its official grand opening. Of course the Skatepark hosted it; we had vendors, places to eat and visit. The Mayor Bob Buckhorn even showed up to help cut the ribbon and welcome skateboarding.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Marino Nicastro
A good look at the park from one side. They added a whole new street section for us new age guys but also revamped the Bro Bowl to keep all the locals happy.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Here's the bump section from the old bowl. Its pretty awesome they kept this around to preserve some of its history.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
That's Kevin who owns and runs Look Back Library. He goes around the country building publicly accessible skate magazine libraries. He uses his doubles of mags to sell and make money off to continue his journey.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Here’s an inside look of the van and sleeping arrangements. He’s got in his hands a signed Mike V and a Lance Mountain + Rick Mc Crank magazine. Its not fun being broke or else I would buy every one he owns.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Dave Cruz
The Chicken Trap was out here and it's owned by Tampa local, Dave Cruz. They have amazing food, and you know it's going into good hands. They ran out of food by the end. Follow them on instagram @thechickentrap and see where they post up next in Tampa and don’t miss out!
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Boards for Bros is always representing, making and giving boards out to the less fortunate. They had some games you could play once you donated some money where you could win some sick product.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Adam (never did get your last name) was straight ripping it in the bowl. Lien to Tail. I’m claiming he learned these in SPoT Skate Camp. Go check it out and maybe you can learn these too!
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Michael Wiegner
Michael Wiegner is at all of our events and that doesn’t just stop at the SPoT. Crailslide transfer for the win.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Chase Espinosa
Chase Espinosa planting some beans on this mound of concrete. Good form but i don’t think anything is going to grow.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Eric McKenney
Eric McKenney battled this Nose Blunt for awhile but I think he could land them every try now. Practice makes perfect and, well, you’re pretty damn close!
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Brian Schaefer
That's what we came for! Brian Schaefer doesn’t just own SPoT or announce events, he also rips! BS Tailslide like it was ’93.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Paul Schmitt
Paul Schmitt and Tito Porrata. If you don’t know who Professor Schmitt is, I feel bad for you. He’s a pioneer in skateboarding because he continues to get behind the science of it while creating the best skate decks in history. Tito is part of those guys known as Team Pain, building concrete skateparks around the country. Two guys responsible for this new skatepark in downtown and two legends!
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Brian Schaefer
Speaking of legends, BS always takes time out of his day to autograph a board. Brian is for the kids.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
The Book Bus was out here giving out free books to the public to keep reading and learning alive. You guys still know what books are right?
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Wesley Box
Wesley Box holding on to that boardslide across and down. Photographer's nightmare, camo pants.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Sly Sullivan
Sly Sullivan, Switch 180 5-0. You can catch Sly in the snackbar on the weekends when he’s not killing it, say what's up next time if you haven’t already.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Eric McKenney
Eric and Peanut, our executive volunteer. He’s in the making of taking all of our jobs.
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April 21, 2016
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Paul Schmitt
Who's that in the middle? Bob Buckhorn, The Mayor of Tampa! And he backs skating, what could be better than that?
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April 21, 2016
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He also backs something else……... $75 tickets instead of jail time are where it's at.
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April 21, 2016
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Brian Schaefer
It's time to get this thing started! Cut that ribbon.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Once the Mayor showed up, everyone's camera came out. It was all over the news if you didn’t catch it.
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April 21, 2016
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Brian Schaefer
VIP Scissors for very important people.
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April 21, 2016
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Paul Schmitt
Professor Schmitt had awards that were engraved with the original Bro Bowl to give out.
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April 21, 2016
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Derick Glancy
Derick Glancy making history, Ollieing over the mayor! Whats more American than that? Tampa Legend.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Uncle Sam Bellipanni
Uncle Sam FS Pinch with an American Flag in hand. That's the definition of freedom.
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April 21, 2016
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Ok, back to business. We held a small best trick contest on this fun obstacle.
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April 21, 2016
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Chris Preston
Chris P. showing them how its done with at Ollie North.
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April 21, 2016
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Robby Kirkland
Robby Kirkland did this Hardflip for the crowd. You can’t really win these events when you’re on the SPoT team.
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April 21, 2016
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Ramante Cooper
Mante Cooper with what I thought was going to win: Boardslide up the Handrail.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Nick Cordano
Nick Cordano was the one who came through with the win. Nollie Tre down the stairs. I can picture it now…..only if I was paying attention.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Product toss for the kids. Making sure everyone has a SPoT sticker.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Now for our final event of the day, Best Boneless and Slide in the Bro Bowl.
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April 21, 2016
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Paul Schmitt
Then Professor Schmitt tried setting the world record for the biggest group of people bombing the snake run. Take a wild guess what might’ve happened.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Paul Schmitt
Thats right! Mayhem. Kids crashing into each other everywhere.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Carlos went for gold and came home with the win. Boneless the gap for the best boneless of the day!
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Uncle Sam Bellipanni
Uncle Sam keeping things casual.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Brandon Starr
Brandon Starr was one of the only people interested in winning the best slide award. He sure did it, FS Lip to Fakie!
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Carlos with his winnings, $20 for best Boneless.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Brandon Starr
Brandon Starr with his new Enjoi for best slide.
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro
Derick Glancy
It was a great day, I hope you made it out!
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April 21, 2016
Photographer: Marino Nicastro