Florida Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places - Forgotten 80s Car Wash & Lost Town of Aturas

On this episode of Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places I explore Florida orange grove country. The forgotten and very quiet town of Aturas and West Lake Wales. Also, a telephone pole Railroad yard, and an abandoned 1980s car wash on the south side of Lakeland! There’s much ahead!
#abandoned #roadsideattractions #florida

[@TampaJay]

Thank you for watching!

[@jayweiss4378]

Always fun to watch

[@scarystardust5175]

I love these kinds of videos. They always make me feel weirdly nostalgic for a place I’ve never been. And that’s awesome about the acting gig!

[@TampaJay]

Happy to hear that. Means a lot to me. I feel the same way as I’m out there exploring. Thank you my friend. Much ahead

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[@TampaJay]

Hello Craig Dennis. Thanks for always joining me and making my day, once again. Much ahead, my friend

[@racheld.1273]

Thanks for another great video of small town America.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks again for coming with me, Rachel.

[@subcoolboats75]

Really enjoy these Florida Roadside videos 👍

[@TampaJay]

Glad to hear it thank you for watching. I have so much fun creating these, much ahead friend

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

Hellooo from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Mr Jay...., Flamingo!!!!😂

[@eugenedimitrov]

Yeah so gorgeous scenery out there !!!

[@maddog6620]

You are amazing

[@juliogonzales5441]

Great 👍 video 👍....Mr Jay

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Julio!

[@thecoolestdad]

Always enjoy your roadside attractions and abandoned places videos bro.

[@charlesroberts6965]

Yet another amazing little off the beaten path spot here in Florida.. absolutely enjoy these adventures and appreciate you sharing them.😎🚜🇺🇸🐊🚗🚘

[@TampaJay]

Thanks for coming with me again Charles. It means a lot!

[@sharonsiegrist7183]

Thank you Jay quite a little place you found there!

[@TheBlackHeartsClub]

Another great video, I love watching this series!!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much

[@robertwolf6298]

Thank you for this bruh. What a nice country drive for the wife and I some weekend!!

[@mr.nomadben7109]

Awesome vlog man. Always great to see some blasts from the past all over the country.

[@leannefabro3289]

Nice to see wide open space so peaceful.

[@TampaJay]

I agree it’s beautiful out there. Thanks Leanne

[@mikeb5749]

Good video thank you for bringing us along on your journey much appreciated

[@kimberlylyerly2207]

I love this series of yours. ❤️ Thank you for sharing, my friend. Hugs and God bless 🙌

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Kimberly I always appreciate you coming along. Hope you’re doing well and had a great weekend. God bless!

[@leearmstrong2743]

Mornin Jay!!

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🎉 flamingooooooos 🎉 watching now , I know it's fun .

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Awesome vlog Jay!

[@TampaJay]

Thanks buddy

[@horrornerdsam5683]

Thanks Jay!! At one point we had planes, trains and automobiles!!

[@No-barkNoonan]

Appreciate you and your content so much, thank you Jay!

[@TampaJay]

I appreciate you watching and living vicariously means a ton to me. Thank you for making my day! Much ahead, my friend, always!

[@joangravel2436]

Awesome places thanks i enjoyed watching

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY,.. TAMPA JAY Well I'm sorry that I haven't been commenting alot lately been kind of busy but I'm back now and will be watching and commenting much more And so awesome your doing my favorite videos Abandoned places and the Back roads and roadside attractions which I enjoy so very much OK JAY Take care stay safe and will see you on the next video project

[@TampaJay]

Hey buddy no worries I’m so happy to hear from you. Hope all is well. Thank you for always watching and being awesome!

[@voyager0156]

How about a trip to Cedar Key? Love your abandoned and forgotten places visits. those candy cigarettes--if one of my grandads caught me with one of those, I'd never hear the end of it!!! Thanks for letting me tag along.

[@carylcoronis9335]

Great job on this video!

[@davehitt]

Cool!

[@phreakshowgaming1473]

One of the oldest citrus farms is closing in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. I guess a lot of the orange groves are dealing with citrus greening.

[@johnmartin7182]

Awesome thanks biggie fan of your channel 💯

[@TampaJay]

I appreciate you John thanks for being awesome

[@mikegriffin7600]

Awesome video as always it's amazing how many places just get left abandoned all over the world

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Mike

[@mikegriffin7600]

Omg so sadly it was true then I hope no one was hurt

[@reneke2008]

Good work Jay.😂much enjoyable. Although i'm not from the U.S. I remember these cigarettes from my childhood hahaha the packaging Just looked like the real Lucky Strikes or Camels.😂

[@rocknrolljnki]

The candy cigarette part was hilarious lol

[@TampaJay]

Glad you enjoyed it I had too ha

[@angelswank812]

Wow I didn’t know I’ve been watching you from the beginning then! I love Florida but I live in Illinois.

[@pameladonnelson2093]

Love your channel interesting places❤

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@pennystonecypher5242]

Thanks Tampa Jay

[@SusanF-v5i]

this is cool jay like roadside attractions

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@loriminard6460]

Congratulations on 72k on your way to 100k best wishes !

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Lori

[@btc16]

Love what you do Jay! Keep up the great content my man!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Bobby

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Road trips rock 🎉

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Bernard!

[@MikeRuh01]

Another great ride along from the passenger seat into a small town. Thanks TJ for picking us all up.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Mike

[@jdc8370]

Driving in central Florida away from the beaches a couple of years ago I couldn't believe how beautiful the countryside was down there!

[@andrewfraraccio6953]

Next time bring a spirit box for Ghost hunting because I am sure as heck those places are haunted lol Nice video

[@marshmallows5641]

That's cool that the railroad crossing still says SBDRR, that's the Seaboard System, now part of CSX. If you want to know about railroad stuff in Florida, Distant Signal is a great channel.

[@eugenedimitrov]

Crystal lake looks so gorgeous and really impressive! Jay , you did a outstanding job !!!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Eugene

[@kathygaber3801]

Here where I live in St PETE car washes are popping up all over.

[@loriariss5528]

Love exploring with you Jay !!

[@TampaJay]

I love that you come with me. Thanks for joining me, Lori !

[@brendacarter3714]

Tampa Jay it did not have the red tip but to find the classic of smokes candy. Heck I wish I could have one also in 2023 it was fun doing my daddy.

[@cindypowel7517]

This was a relaxing vlog. Actor Tampa Jay! At least you stayed away from the water this time! As always thx 4 taking us all along on your adventure

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Cindy! It was my first acting gig I think I did OK, still need a lot of practice though.

[@naybur74]

I could have sworn you wee doing something like this well before 2020, like it was your "OLD FLORIDA" film series, that is how i found you on your channel, "bloody bucket bridge" was my first for you, during Halloween season 2017 i believe, but after that you were introducing your videos as "OLD FLORIDA", but this is a good combo though, we are getting both old, and old abandoned places at the same time. i don't think you'll run out of content.

[@TampaJay]

You are correct I was doing this way back in 2017 however I made it more of a thing in 2020. Good memory.

[@danielgandy8275]

I still go through alturas sometimes

[@johnalonzo9945]

I wonder what these places looked like at their peak. Like when the RR ran near that packing house with dozens of people working there. Just fascinates me. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your acting debut. Hope you don't get addicted to those candy cigarettes. You might need the patch to help you kick that habit. 😊

[@TampaJay]

I wonder the same stuff myself! I can never quit the sugar lol

[@dennisud]

I'll have to check out West Lake Wales, as I'm right up U.S.27 from there.

[@TampaJay]

Just a small little grid not much going on there, but definitely a small town.

[@stevejohnson6821]

Jay, you have a couple more fans down here in Bradenton that really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming buddy!!

[@TampaJay]

Hey Steve thanks to the both of you. Very awesome. Much ahead, my friends

[@waterhorse5199]

👋👋Hi, Jay!! ✌️😁

[@anthonypacy1368]

Your vids are so cool

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Anthony

[@styxfan4022]

I can't help but wonder if crystal lake was a result from a sink hole. It has that sink hole look about it from above. Thanks for the ride along Jay another fun adventure. Keep em coming.

[@capicolaspicy]

I want to go metal detecting in some of these areas, especially where train depots once stood or still do...

[@pennystonecypher5242]

Tractor tires holding up well w/flat

[@jamesscrivner6755]

Hi Jay, like your Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places vjds. Keep them coming. You may look into Otter Creek, FL Lots going on there lately, but been covered extensively. Off subject, but can you comment on Cowbell Max's whereabouts?? Tks, Jim

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much I’ll have to check out otter Creek. Max could be found at Tropicana Field! I have to get back there soon

[@jamesscrivner6755]

@@TampaJay Tks Jay, been to Trop 3-4 times this yr, but no Max. Just curious.

[@jacobkrug]

cool

[@honeybeedrones5510]

The rail yard is ferry street yard I live just down the road it is a very active yard

[@robertcochran5029]

Hey jay I’ll be at the rays games next Friday and Saturday is there any chance you Chris and Adam will be there?

[@Lackaustausch]

And Star Lake to the west looks like Mickey 😂

[@keithwolfe1942]

We are such a throw away disposable society.

[@jameshughes9351]

Good job Tampa jey, how's Cris the girl and Bella the dog?

[@TampaJay]

Doing well. Cris has a new update coming out soon. Thanks for watching and thanks for asking, James!

[@eugenedimitrov]

Hey Jay! What's up?

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Jay my grandma used to get me the candy cigarettes that blew smoke!! Do those do the same thing?

[@TampaJay]

I remember them doing that I think so

[@mikegriffin7600]

Hey my friend is that a true news report that a section of the i-95 collapsed

[@TampaJay]

Oh wow this is news to me. Sounds awful

[@scottzipperer6146]

That barrier is a to protect from fruit flys and disease

[@markbailey6051]

It just means stay off the RR tracks, not you can't go past.

[@Sheryl7trees]

😂 I live 2 miles from Alturas.

[@SusanF-v5i]

i did my mom saw me she was going to kill me untell she find out what it was LOL

[@TampaJay]

😳

[@lostvlog6857]

Was just in Tampa wish I would have loved to have seen the car wash!

[@robertt.50]

Hey Jay, didn't you see the sign out front that said touch free car wash? 😂 I hope your tetanus shots are up to date.

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