Noted author and artist Robert A. Powell has compiled a fantastic collection of tidbits about the people, places and activities within the eight county area that makes up the Tampa Bay region. With topics ranging in time from the 1500s to the present day, the exciting bits of reality from the rich and colorful heritage of Tampa Bay are profusely illustrated with glorious photographs (some rare vintage images, some sparkling new) along with the classic pen & ink drawings by the author. This exceptional volume represents the exciting history as well as current events in a format that is interesting to readers of all ages - containing morsels of information from every timeline as well as a broad range of categories to hold the interest of scholars, novice historians as well as the casual visitor and area residents; or even some curious person who has never even been to Tampa Bay. Rap's writing and art has a remarkable track record that includes 35 published books. His unique overview of history, activity of celebrities, musicians and politicians, presents the material in a way you will read over and over again It is most certainly a collection of material that will be appreciated and enjoyed by multitudes of individuals.