I received a call this afternoon from a friend in Gibsonton who was a special friend of Billy Rogers
She told Me that Billy passed away about 11:00 am this morning.
For those of you who didn't know Billy I copied this from his business website.
PIRATES TREASURE COVE
This business was started by Bill Rodgers in early 60's while traveling on the road with the circus doing an aerial act. While making wardrobe for others he started selling items needed for costumes.After a serious Auto Accident in 1969 unable to work his act he visited Circuses that came near by selling his wares and also traveled to the trailer park in Sarasota where the performers wintered. He then built a Tropical Bird Show with Macaws,Cockatoos, Doves, Pigeons along with a dog and cat working in the Pirate Theme. He played many fairs, shopping malls and shows with this. Producing a Bird show for Sea World of Ohio in early 70's he started a mail order business with a small catalog. 1974-1976 working at the Sterling Forest Gardens near New York City added many new customers.Building a store in Gibsonton,Fl.(Showtown) made it convience to Tampa,Orlando and Sarasota.With all his friends from business he was able to add Bush Gardens, Cypress Gardens,Dixie Stampede, Holiday on Ice in Europe along with the Circuses in the States as customers.
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