"They probably tried for all that time to make it happen. Technical problems happen with Technical things. If just one system wasn’t working right and something was out sync, it wouldn’t go well. So, for public safety, to keep their equipment safe, and to avoid major problems, they called it off. People can complain all you want about not getting your drone show. I think they made the correct and responsible decision."

-- Jason Wilson from City’s Pier drone show fails to materialize

"The Vinoy has played a huge role in St. Pete’s history and its restoration was a key factor in the revitalization of our downtown. Vanessa Williams greatly honored this history. Among the many celebrities associated with the Vinoy Hotel was Babe Ruth. Babe’s daughter, Julia, was hosted by the Vinoy when she was here as the city’s guest of honor to celebrate the centennial of major league spring training in 2014. Her son, Babe’s grandson, Tom Stephens, was guest of honor earlier this year to celebrate the Babe’s spring training centennial in St. Pete. Again the Vinoy rolled out the red carpet for this event thanks to Vanessa’s appreciation of the Vinoy’s key place in our city history."

-- Will Michaels from Vinoy GM resigns after ‘immensely satisfying’ tenure

"They probably tried for all that time to make it happen. Technical problems happen with Technical things. If just one system wasn’t working right and something was out sync, it wouldn’t go well. So, for public safety, to keep their equipment safe, and to avoid major problems, they called it off. People cane complain all you want about not getting your drone show. I think they made the correct and responsible decision."

-- Jason Wilson from City’s Pier drone show fails to materialize

"It’s stunning! The narrative about its history and challenges tell a compelling story. As a friend of the three artists I’ve watched their progress both on and off social media. Bravo! I can’t wait to take a barefoot stroll on it!"

-- Velva Heraty from Artists create mosaic ‘love letter’ to natural St. Pete