Read about Doc Ford, the main character in his novels and inspiration for the new Pier restaurant!
On Wednesday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m. New York Times Bestselling Author Randy Wayne White will celebrate the milestone 25th book in his acclaimed bestselling series with CARIBBEAN RIM (G.P. Putnam’s Sons.) White is part-owner of a group of restaurants on Florida’s West Coast, named for the main character in his novels. As White puts it, “just as my novels are inspired by the islands, my days on the water, and the people I came to know, the spirit of this fine sports bar was inspired by the marine biologist who is the main character of those novels.” Subject to city council approval, Doc Ford’s has been selected as the restaurant on the Pier Approach.
UPCOMING PIER CONSTRUCTION MILESTONES
Complete Pile Operations April 2018
Complete Pier Deck Operations May 2018
Commence Pier Approach Construction Spring 2018
Complete Pier Head Building January 2019
Complete Pier & Approach Construction Spring/Summer 2019
Commence Tenant Build-Out Summer 2019
Complete Tenant Construction Fall 2019
Randy Wayne White Booksigning Event
Wednesday, March 14 at 6:00 PM
St. Petersburg Museum of History with Haslam’s Bookstore
335 2nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg
Avoid the crowd at the signing. Books with line tickets are on sale starting Sunday, March 11 at Haslam’s Bookstore, 2025 Central Ave, St. Petersburg.
Also available at the event
No charge to attend, reservations not necessary
PUBLICITY CONTACT
Katie Grinch / Associate Director of Publicity
212-366-2574 / kgrinch@penguingrandomhouse.com