Exploring: Gibsonton, Florida’s Lost Circus Town



Gibsonton, Florida a sideshow circus town thats lost its legacy

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  1. According to Google, "Beef itself is not illegal in Cuba but despite this, it’s almost impossible to find and purchase beef. This is because while beef is not illegal, killing a cow can be. "

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  2. I really loved this video Jose and Katie, it really does give off that vibe of old/new mixed as the "new Florida" has taken over this old Carni town. Once upon a time it had thousands of Carnival and Circus people flocking there in the winter time. This town is famous for that, and yet as you said it's hard to find any evidence of it's history. It is sad, because that area was very unique for that reason and it's sad to lose that part of Florida's rich history. Great job showing the place off thank you both hugs

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  3. Thank you Jose and Katie for doing a Gibsonton video! I felt bad for you at 7:52, you looked beat after the Manatee Visitor Center, yet you kept filming all day even going into the woods some. As always, appreciate the restaurants you stop at, showing what you ordered. There are some beautiful, secure (gated with watchdogs) waterfront properties on the Alafia River and Bull Frog Creek. That is for those that were smart enough to invest in back in the day (like my landlord did- I've lived on one for over 20 years!) I'd be scared to live in the subdivisions, there are constant car break ins, etc. Praying for you to keep healing, and Katie keep up the exercising, and eating better, proud of you!

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  4. would be much better if you two would talk normal instead of trying to be someone you are not. and a lot less talking would be even better. also instead of driving commercial main drags …cruise the back residential streets

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  5. There’s also warehouses and industrial facilities that keep this area busy. If you go to Ohio st and US 41 you could see a gated mansion on the Bay across the street from trailer parks and a gas station. Typical Florida contrast.

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  6. The Manatee stop was really cool. Those adorable sea cows tug at my heart. Gentle giants. They must love the water temp from the power plant. I also love the format of this video. Good eats, cool places to visit, then exploring.👍🏼

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  7. Excellent review of Gibsonton FL. Unfortunately the historic value is depressed and taken over by the impoverished. Good to hear there are some new developments. However, do you think this could lead to future gentrification. ?

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  8. Back in early 2000s, my Buddy Jose told me Jax had a good sandwich shop on Beach Blvd. I never did try it but I wish I did. I'm Mexican so i tended to hunt those shops out.

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