Florida Taxi Driver Option Trader: Saint Pete

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Popular Knowledge for Taxi Driver in year 2088 / an abstract / futuristic joke?

March 8th 2088

"Windows 13, makes an entry to the market with big fanfare, -it was made in Saint Pete, FL !!!!! -thanks God !!! and not on Alpha Centauri for 2 vials of oxygen by local amoeba like aliens........?:)
"Bloomberg News: From last minute, - MSFT shares reached all time high of $25,000 a share on NYSE and tech sector seems bullish"

Picture was made on the South side of Saint Pete 33701 in 2013 by local taxi driver AZ

Sunday, July 7, 2013

St Petersburg, FL, Best Restaurants by Taxi Drivers

Florida's Best Restaurants recommended by local cab drivers for other taxi drivers and their customers, - feel free to list your favorite restaurant if you are a taxi driver, -please list full name and address of particular restaurant and menu items you like the most.
Hey, you never know, - may be your next cab fare asks you if you know any good Italian restaurants in Downtown Saint Pete, Tampa or Orlando, this information alone could be worth 100% tip on the top of your cab fare and repeated customer, who might be going next day to Miami airport........:)
You just NEVER KNOW....

If you in Saint Petersburg area and need a cab ride, please call

727-490-5100

Monday, May 13, 2013

Florida taxi drivers / writers wanted

Picture by wikimedia.org

Taxi driver stories wanted, - if you a cab driver or person who takes cabs often, write about it from your own experience.
Make $15 per story, each story must be 250 - 450 words long of ORIGINAL content,- have fun, tell the world what had happened in your taxicab or while you were in it as a passenger, get your text published on internet and make money while doing this.

>>> Go to Taxi Stories
We also need taxi drivers / article writers on daily life of cab driver, cab drivers opinions, places worth visiting in Florida, issues concerning taxi drivers in Florida, tips to other cab drivers on how to improve their lifestyles or how to reduce overhead cost of taxi driving business, etc
We are interested about anything related to taxi driving in Florida, either in Saint Pete, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville or Miami, just to name few major places.

Articles must be + 400 words long, it will be published with its own link, you will be credited with its creation and you will get paid between $15-25, depending on quality of writing and relevance of content.

We reserve the right to refuse to publish certain articles with inappropriate content and without pay.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Welcome to The Sunshine State / Pictures

Picture By: http://www.voont.com/files/images/guide/tourism/10-florida/florida1.jpg

Skyline of Downtown of St Pete, view from the top of "old Pier" where Cha Cha Coconuts used to be, incredible shot.Picture By: https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/553634_461869627185794_367883284_n.jpg

Sunny day / Cloudy day over Derby Lane, Saint Pete, FL

Beach Drive NE, Saint Petersburg, Florida "View of Downtown" by AZ

Yeap, that's one of the main tourist attractions we have here in Florida, riding on Alligators LOL
REALLY NOT

Daily temptations of Saint Pete cab driver

By
Driver #888

It happened yesterday at Tampa Airport
Here I am, dropping off passenger at Southwest departure terminal, I am counting money and exchange last few words with my fare and out of nowhere comes to passenger side window this elderly guy dressed up like gangster from 1970 and with heavy Spanish accent asks "how much to Sarasota?"
I yelled back "about $140" and kept dealing with my passenger.
After I unloaded luggage of my fare and exchanged few polite thankyous, nicemeetingyous, have safe trip words I got that Spanish guy in to my face again asking "you said, to Sarasota $400?, how about $350?"
Obviously, when I yelled to him $140 he misunderstood that for $400..
My mind started to race,- here is the guy willing to pay more then double on the trip from Tampa Airport to Sarasota... it's almost like lottery jackpot for a cab driver, I was about to grab the guy with his carryon (that's all he had) and put him in my cab, but as all Saint Pete taxi drivers know, picking up anybody at Tampa airport is highly illegal without proper licence and only 3 companies are allowed to do that, and those are Yellow Cab of Tampa, United of Tampa and Super Shuttle + number of unmarked Limo operators with proper stickers,- Penalties for breaking this law, are heavy fines, impounded cab and possible imprisonment for 12-24 hours.
So here I am tempted to take this guy to Sarasota for $350 and at same time thinking, may be its some kind of sting operation by Tampa PD or Tampa Airport Authority to bust dishonest, out of town Taxi drivers who are dropping off at TIA and picking up flags.
I looked around and I saw that Tampa Airport Authority cop across the street, about 30 yards away looking in my direction and then I made my mind and said to my "elderly Spanish gangster from 1970's", I am sorry Sir, I am a cab from Saint Pete and I am not allowed to pickup at Tampa Airport and I would suggest you should go downstairs to arrivals level where all the local cabs are parked, btw. trip to Sarasota shouldn't cost you more than $150.
Then I got in my cab still excited by whole situation and drove up to that cop across the street whose presence prevented me from making some serious money that day and asked him .

Excuse me Sir, I have a question: There is that guy who wants to Sarasota, -am I allowed to pick him up and take him there?
Cops face looked puzzled, then after few seconds he replied :
".......to Sarasota?, only Super Shuttle is allowed to take passengers there"

Obviously, the cop was pretty much clueless about dynamics and laws at TPA, same like I was dumb for passing up on my opportunity to make money.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

24/7 TAXI To Tampa Airport, Fares, Flat Rates Information, St Petersburg FL and Pinellas

There are at least dozen cab companies operating in Pinellas County.
Some of them are small with only 1 to 5 cabs, others are well established outfits with 40-50 or even 100 cars.
Taxi rates varies between them and usually run between $2.10 and $2.50 a mile on top of $2.00-$3.25 charge for meter drop.
Most of Taxi companies offer flat rates to go to Tampa airport from certain areas and usually "flat rates" are somewhat discounted from metered rates.
It pays to call different companies and inquire about their rates to go to airport, it could save you 10 to 20 % on your trip.

Below are examples of airport taxi fares to Tampa Airport from Pinellas County.
Please note, these rates don't include tips.

from Downtown Saint Pete to Tampa Airport $35- $50
from Shore Acres to Tampa Airport $35- $45
from Gandy St Petersburg to Tampa Airport   $30 - $40
from Disston St Petersburg $35- $45
from Gulfport     $45 - $60
from Saint Pete Beach    $45- $65
from Pinellas Park     $35 -$45
from Treasure Island $45- $65
from Madeira Beach, Fl     $45 - $65
from Indian Shores $45 -$60
from Redington Beach    $45--$65
from Seminole       $40 - $55
from Indian Rocks Beach $40 - $55
from Clearwater Beach $30 -$50
from Largo     $35 - $50
from Clearwater     $25 - $45
etc.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Skyline of Downtown Saint Pete Video

View of Skyline of Downtown Saint Pete from the TaxiCab driving down the Pier
Mark "Computer Hall" dispatcher is on the Radio, you know Computer Hall?, that voice from movie Odyssey 2001....?
That ratting noise you can hear in the background, it is a Christmas decoration banging on the rear view mirror..

Friday, March 29, 2013

Saint Pete in Old Days

St Petersburg, Florida, 1958

World's Famous Webb's City. was Florida's and Saint Pete's landmark for over 50 years until 1978,
Anyone in their 50s and up are likely to have memories of this place.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Saint Pete and Florida Taxi Stories

Travis Bickle (DeNiro) in Movie Taxi Driver

Funny, Incredible, dangerous, one of the kind cab / taxi rides. Stories you want to share? Please write about it here.
.... and they don't have to be epic stories like that one of Travis Bickle in movie Taxi Driver

Monday, November 5, 2012

Best Greek Restaurant in Saint Pete

There are so many Restaurants in Saint Pete.......... need to write about it some day ........

Best of the Bay - Best Greek Restaurant

515 Central Ave St Petersburg, FL 33701

By Sasha Brown

Amazing Greek Cuisine in Saint Pete, Florida
We all know Florida offers great options when it comes to food and fun. When you have the opportunity to visit Saint Pete make sure you check the Acropolis Greek Taverna restaurant.
This amazing restaurant offers a cozy environment for those who want to have the best when it comes to Mediterranean food. The location is also a plus! It is located right in the heart of Saint Pete. Acropolis Greek food offers a full bar in the tavern style, delicious dining options and lots of entertainment. Their services start at 11.am and only end late at night.
This restaurant is the perfect option for those who want to meet up with their friends or family. You will be able to enjoy their delicious Catering services.

The list of options
Well, now let's check a little bit more of what they have to offer. Let's check their menu out!
There are several options on their menu. You can start with tasty appetizers such as Calamari (fried squid tentacles with delicious tomato sauce). After that you can move on to the Salads! Oh the Salads! There are several different options, including the famous Greek Salad, Salmon salad and the Fruit Platter.

The Acropolis Greek Taverna offers their clients many other food options on their Entrees, Wraps and Sandwiches menus. The restaurant also offers amazing deals if one purchases entrees or sandwiches. They offer side dishes for a small price that is totally worth it! For no more than 4 dollars you can get side Greek salad, Mediterranean rice, orzo (spinach orzo), roasted vegetables, potato salad, pita or bread.
If you decide to try out their Catering services you will be amazed! There are different sides of servings that you can choose from. There are servings that can serve from 8 to 20 people (depending on the food you chose).
They offer:
· Spreads (12' tray that serves from 5 to 8 people or 16' tray that serves around 15 people)
Salads
· Wraps/Sandwich trays
· By the Pan (meat, chicken, seafood, pasta)
· By the piece (1 to 10 pieces or more than 10 pieces)
· Beverages (1 gallon - 128 oz)
· Desserts per piece.
Therefore the Acropolis Greek Taverna restaurant in Saint Petes is the perfect option for those who want to have the best Greek food around town. The place offers great environment for couples, friends and family (and anyone else for that matter!). There are several food options that can be purchased by piece and also by larger servings (with the Catering Menu). The times of the restaurant are also great, since they open early and only close late at night. You can have a delicious Greek meal pretty much whenever you want to have! There are other restaurants that belong to the franchise in the country; one is bound to be close to you!