Florida’s First McDonald’s Hamburgers & It’s Hidden JFK History - Kennedy’s Only Visit To McDonalds

[@TampaJay]

Yesterday’s video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfPeYmjbJmIkKssi=g6WyXfbE_WYhY_dx

[@tinawinstead1841]

Thank you so much for saying those kind words at the end each time. I found you right after I got to fl to live with my brother last month and then he died and I was homeless with my cats. While in the hotel crying everyday you really gave me hope and a many smiles. ❤ I'll always be grateful. Still watching, still crying a little.,😢 still means alot!

[@rhec_junior_9122]

GET THIS MAN TO 100K!!!!!!

[@MikeRuh01]

Been saying that for years now!

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

@@MikeRuh01 Haha he still hasn’t have 100k

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

@NathanPerlmutter488 Not doing the Rays games @ home

[@MikeRuh01]

@@RyanRe-rd6wv pretty soon he will

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Truly what in the heck!!! How is it not way over that by now?!

[@trish5556]

Oh my goodness, you just brought me down a memory lane! My parents and I moved from New Hampshire to Tampa in the summer of 1968. At first we lived with my step-sister and family on Paul Avenue, which is just off Gandy. I used to ride bikes with my niece and nephew to their school, Ballast Point Elementary. That summer I spent a lot of time at Ballast Point Park where they had a community center with summer kids activities. I started high school at King in the Temple Terrace area but we had not found a house yet in that area so we stayed with my sister for a while. I got to know the area around south Tampa well and the Britton Plaza sign became an iconic landmark that I was close to home. As for the WestShore Plaza Mall, it was THE place to shop. I got school clothes there every year. I think there was a Maas Brothers there then and maybe even Belk-Lindsey. My first cafeteria experience was there at a Picadilly. I can remember my mom telling me I had too much on my plate and my eyes were bigger than my stomach! Well, this New Hampshire girl had never seen anything like it! When I was a senior I got my prom dress at that mall at the 5-7-9 store (long gone!). I was a small and petite girl back then, am still small, but not petite! Thanks for sharing your memories and bringing back some of mine! Love ya!

[@trish5556]

I forgot to add that the area my sister lived on Paul Ave. Has changed dramatically. About 10 years ago I looked her address up and the house was really run down looking. Today I can see that it was torn down and completely rebuilt, as most of the house on that street have been, or are in the process of now. Wow!

[@suehurrell134]

Loving all the historical references TJ. Im so glad i found you through ATW. ❤from UK

[@exinilda]

Yes!! Let’s get Jay to 100K!! Keep sharing!!!

[@zig_zagman]

Ballast Point is beautiful. Nice to see these local points of interest.

[@MikeRuh01]

TJ. Im sitting here watching your Vlog and listening to Roger and JP. Some pretty cool stuff around Tampa and history

[@bjornemccomb8262]

I really miss the mall. I worked at one for 2 years and had a blast. Late 90’s they were hoppin! When mall would close Sbarro’s would give away their leftover pizzas for free!

[@TampaJay]

Cool that you worked there too

[@live_free_or_die7260]

Remember when they had McDonald's ashtrays inside the restaurant? I think they are going for $200 bucks on Ebay. Crazy.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Cool vlog Jay! Yes there are some interesting films out now. I hope you saw the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer.

[@jamesscrivner6755]

Very good vid of my Tampa. thank you. I went to work for Standard Brands Inc. in 1964, it had been in the same bld'g since early 1950's. We moved out in late '60's and it became Warehouse Lounge. Onne of my distant ancestors sold Ballast Point for $50. Cheers, Jim

[@MichelleMartin-ld6zg]

Evening Tampa Jay from the UK you have done another great video Tampa Jay 👍 😊😅😂❤❤❤❤

[@MiamisburgJay]

Thanks, Jay for another great vid and info from your old stomping grounds. That was some cool info about McDonalds and the Elvis Lore :)

[@mschick7790]

My Great Uncle was Fritz Casper. We moved to Fl in the late 80s and my Mom managed that store. I did not know this history. Thank you!

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Thanks you Tampa Jay for showing me this 😊

[@TampaJay]

You’re welcome thanks for coming along with me. Happy you enjoyed it.

[@amyandtony]

Loved the devil horns photo. So late 90s lol great video.

[@michaelweaver3961]

You’re doing a great job! When my grandparents lived in Venice we used to go to siesta key

[@joangravel2436]

Awesome video thanks I enjoyed watching

[@leearmstrong2743]

Mornin, afternoon Jay!!!

[@elizabethharrison7306]

Hi Tampa jay You tube channel Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖

[@TampaJay]

Hello there thank you. Appreciate you.!!

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

Great video, Jay. Had no idea about the J.F.K. visit. McDonald's has a fascinating history. For anyone who has not seen the 2016 film 'The Founder', it is the story of Ray Kroc played by Michael Keaton and how McDonald's came to be. Really good movie.

[@cnkirby1]

I was stationed at MacDill AFB when "Cop and a Half" was filmed. The Warehouse was one of our hangouts. My wife was a Dental Assistant at and office just a couple blocks from "Dairy Joy". across from the German Delicatessen.

[@TampaJay]

That’s so cool ! Small world

[@craigholstine2154]

Good Afternoon Tampa Jay..!!

[@cathymeyer3760]

New subscriber and thumbs up for you! You're in my neighborhood today. Had no idea over JFK and South Dale Mabry McDonalds. I do remember what it looked like first build. I was a little thing and thought it fun to eat in our station wagon. I grew up in South Tampa and never left. Our home cost 64K in 1988. I thoroughly enjoyed this video of yours. Thank you TJ

[@GabrielMcKelvey]

Awesome video, thanks for showing us your neck of the woods.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you for coming with me

[@ReyesSerna-ez7ob]

I started to aay flamingo before you said it and my wife started laughing when she heard you said it so thank you Tampa J for showing me around if we don't visit there but hope we do one day 🙏

[@lesliegriffith9830]

Westminster Colorado has a retro McDonald's on 104th Ave just off I 25.

[@295g295]

47:04 - I see a Macy*s. What was that anchor store built as, more than fifty years ago? In Tampa, I'm pretty sure it was not Burdine's.

[@tommyboy2076]

Jannus landing was awesome, saw Ziggy Marley there in 89 and Hottie and the blowfish there in 94

[@TampaJay]

Would have loved to have seen them both!!

[@tommyboy2076]

You are the best, love your videos

[@vickys7370]

I remember when I was a kid McDonald’s put small pieces chopped onions on burgers , fries are best 🤗Again very informative video! Like seeing your town! Thank you 🦩

[@alliematt1016]

Wait, Westshore’s about to be closed? I remember driving/riding by it whenever I’d go through Tampa to go to St. Petersburg (where I grew up.)

[@Steve_6251]

Such great Florida memories, makes me miss when I used to go to the movies with my parents many years ago. Now I just gotta go out and get me some McFries!

[@kellyparrish-w2r]

We had the same mall set up with Sears, you would drive up to top level to park. that is in Pompano Beach Florida back in the late 1970's.

[@MikefromStPete]

11:23 I think you meant Square One burgers? I totally forgot about that place. They had really good powdered beignets

[@TampaJay]

That’s it! Square one! I’m

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Your welcome Tampa Jay 😊

[@Luv2tickt]

The 50th Anniversary Celebration at Florida's first McD's was a week-long celebration from March 8 through the 15th in 2008. So unhealthy but sooooo good. I try to avoid McDonalds as a result, but just this week, I had to try the new Chicken Mac. Basically they replace the mystery-meat patties with the McChicken patties. Since they have a bit of a spice to them, it wasn't too bad. Though I am a sucker for nuggets w/ hot mustard!!! Great video and dig the memories.

[@stuffylover3507]

I'm a new subscriber and totally enjoyed you! Thumbs up!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you and welcome!

[@nathanhaas3891]

Come to waffle stop inc in sarasota fl. I'll eat there with you. Elvis presley ate there. They have his booth marked off in the restaurant its really interesting

[@ThomasWehle]

Thanks for the memories. Grew up in South Tampa on Davis Island. Growing up in the 60s my family and I spent a fair amount of time going to the McDonalds on Dale Mabry. We would eat our food on the cement benches and the cement/tile table. Britton Plaza was the place to be. Movies, JCPenney and of course Publix. When I was old enough the Tavern was a hang out. My sister used to live in a house across the street from Britton Plaza. Westshore Mall was also a hang out place. Maas Brothers and JCPenney was the anchor stores There was no food court but a Morrison's cafeteria. Also no movie theatre as there is today. I went to driving school on Kennedy. Across the street from the McDonalds (on Kennedy). Fun fact. The driving class got to watch Richard Nixon resign on TV. Keep up the good work. You are lucky there were no Rays or Lightning. The Bucs started playing my Senior year in High School (HP Plant). I can also assume since you were a musician that you spent money at Banks Music. I went to HS with Mitchell Banks and his father owned it. I still have my 1968 Ludwig set I purchased in 1971. Thanks again for memory road. I miss Tampa but most of my relatives still live on the Tampa area, so I go To Tampa when I can.

[@karenenebel200]

Awesome video! My daughter goes to Radiant Church at that location. The church has 11 locations.

[@junebug58]

ALOT of you tubers are SOooo repetitive, Same old Same ol... One of the Best things about your Videos, Never know what we're gonna see😎You Always put So much thought into them💙Thanks for Always a fun ride TJ💙

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Good afternoon Tampa Jay

[@Mark-ur4ds]

As always well done felt like I was there ➡️

[@nateshereandthere]

I love McDonald's my self do you ever do anything in Charlotte

[@thecoolestdad]

Tampa Jay I used to love going to malls. We had several in the metro Atlanta area all around Atlanta and I would go to most of them. I loved playing in the Gold Mine arcades. It's a shame at what technology is doing to stores and malls. I hate it! I said a long time ago that technology would be the ruin of this world. I see it happening everyday. Sad but true. Anyway bro I always enjoy watching you.

[@jennymodgoddess]

Awesome video Jay. If you like action go see the new Godzilla movie. It was good.

[@naybur74]

the "BIG MAC" Is my go to...and their "COKE" is sooo sweet.

[@milantoombs6696]

Have been to Westgate a few times in the 60’s, grew up in Dade City. Sorry to see it go😢

[@josejulian3437]

Have you been to sound exchange? There's 2, one in Tampa and the other in St Pete. A true hidden gem in the area

[@Shelly-in-Tampa]

Yes Ballast Point park is the best! I used to take my lunch break there and sit on a bench swing. Now I can't go on my lunch break I work on Kennedy. No scenery😢

[@MessianicJewJitsu]

We played movies in both those theatres :-)

[@robertt.50]

C'mon Jay, no mention of Wade Boggs playing for the Red Sox? He played more years in Boston then the Yankees/Rays combined. And he was inducted into the Hall of Fame wearing a Red Sox hat.

[@TampaJay]

Who? Lol haha I honestly thought o did mention Red Sox whoops

[@ToddZilla813]

The Caspers are still here. I used to work with one of them. He's named Fritz also.

[@TampaJay]

That’s Awesome

[@ToddZilla813]

@@TampaJay He used to own part of Florida Firearms Academy.

[@Eddunaway-qp5tv]

Yes I remember cop and a half Kramer from Jerry Seinfeld show

[@Blackbasss]

Mine says over 15 billion sold

[@Eddunaway-qp5tv]

I heard Tony larussa from Tampa Florida

[@TampaJay]

He is!

[@Eddunaway-qp5tv]

@@TampaJay ok great

[@PellaeonEU]

With that old low prices, it would be a feast

[@ebaythedj]

a year or two ago they changed the old mcdonalds up in zephyrhills, same shape but different signs, glass and color

[@joshuaforsythe]

There’s a really old McDonalds near down town Orlando

[@jimroberts3268]

If it's getting knocked down I would ask for one of the Elvis Presley's I think it's a shame they are knocking it down .

[@alexgerstmann3007]

You also forgot about graffiti nightclub it was a Cessna 125 also there was a place called soaps that was a bar and laundromat Kmart and Publix was called food world before it was Publix and in that plaza was food world also on gandy was food world that changed into Publix

[@ebaythedj]

currency exchange is still in the mall just near jcpenney

[@jasonwaycott8829]

Boggs played for the Red Sox for years also

[@chrishamilton1189]

Have you thought of getting rid of Bella?

[@MrGeekmeout]

Do you know that ex wife of Elvis Presley is coming to tampa bay comic convention in August

[@mikeburley6478]

Casper does not own McDonal's anymore. They moved on to something else. I think it has been a year now. (South tampa born and raised here)

[@Shelly-in-Tampa]

Ummm It is the time to get AMC Alist!!! That is our AMC as we live Westshore - Gandy by the bridge. We sit on our balcony and watch planes come in. Lol! My husband says it will take a long while to close all of those businesses. I hope so that's my theater and we are A List !!!! Civil War was awesome and that Nazi movie. Going to see Planet Of the Apes next.

[@MikefromStPete]

4:50 damn that’s where the artist for Coppertail Brewing’s labels/art got sucker punched and got deleted, RIP.

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

Love me some Mickey Ds!

[@TampaJay]

I know you do mango 🥭

[@gehrigstory6674]

17:01 Or "Get your kicks on Mc66!"

[@TampaJay]

Ha ha love that

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[@Jasonw29]

THEY ACTUALLY REBUILT THAT PUBLIXS ALLSO\

[@TampaJay]

Thought they might have it being much larger than i remember the Albertsons being

[@celtics20078]

He got started with the Red Sox

[@TampaJay]

Sure did. Legend

[@maxsmith7820]

Maxsmith said hi to you TJ and chirs the Girl

[@TiechaMccants-g3o]

First McDonald's

[@ohc1492]

11:45 What's with the cell towers dressed as trees about?? Is it functional? Visual regulations? Trendy practice? Birds demands?

[@janicelabuda8540]

🦩🦩🦩

[@jestersmith6723]

Flamingooooooosss

[@rosalindalove9718]

Do you know in Tampa Florida? I order my french fries actually I order a number one meal large I get half of french fries in my containers. The burger looks like almost a quarter small they charge more money and then they shrink the items so if you think you’re gonna get a full container of french fries what you’re paying for your not it’s not happening I’m sick and tired of buying my meal and getting half of french fries hamburgers. It looks like a quarter also they should be ashamed of the self if they wanted to raise up. That’s fine but don’t reduce the item. They’re so damn expensive also.

[@geoffreyivie]

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[@alexgerstmann3007]

You forgot Moss Brothers used to have a restaurant on the 3rd floor the window is still there it overlooks 275. They also had a Walgreens and a Woolworths there the Woolworths had a kind of outdoor restaurant Old fashioned where you would sit inside the restaurant but it was open so you can watch people walk up and down the mall they had a Pharaoh's family restaurant which is amazing look it up they had Chick-fil-A next to Piccadilly cafeteria down the street from the Farrell's and Wonder bar German restaurant that was shaped like a big barrel to go on the entrance down from that was merry go round Dillard's the Pharaohs it was Barnes & Noble for a while don't know what it is now it was right next to Dillard's it was huge

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