Bradenton Herald on MSN

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

When the original Sunshine Skyway bridge opened in 1954, it was given a 50-year life span. A second bridge, built in 1969 and opened in 1971 to allow double the cars, was given a similar lifespan.
Hosted on MSN

Sunshine Skyway Bridge closed for ‘law enforcement activity,' FHP says

Florida Highway Patrol troopers closed all lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Wednesday morning, the agency said in a news release. Troopers said the bridge is closed "for law enforcement activity," ...