St. Petersburg Squirrel Man Downtown Memories and Updates

Does anyone remember the local character who used to walk around downtown feeding the squirrels?

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1. Oct 30, 2026, 3:10 AM#1
   Does anyone remember that local character who used to walk all around downtown feeding the squirrels? Every time I see a squirrel while getting tacos on Central, I end up thinking about him. He was a tall, older blonde guy, super tan, wearing a fanny pack and short shorts with his little ass hanging out, carrying a big bag of nuts for the squirrels. Just curious if he is still active around the downtown area or if anyone knows what happened to him?

   Every day is Taco Tuesday.

2. Oct 30, 2026, 3:24 AM#2
   I used to pass him almost every day on my bike commute down near Williams Park and Straub Park. Tall guy, very tan, extremely short shorts, and that fanny pack filled to the brim with peanuts. He had those squirrels literally waiting for him along the path. Haven't seen him in a couple of years now though. Used to be a real fixture of downtown St. Pete.

   Car-free since last year.

3. Oct 30, 2026, 3:59 AM#3
   Oh man, total legend! I remember checking the weather forecast and heading down to North Shore Park to hang out, and he would be sitting out in the grass surrounded by a whole flock of squirrels. Really chill vibe. Haven't spotted him in a while though, hope he is doing alright wherever he is.

   Waiting on the next swell.

4. Oct 30, 2026, 5:21 AM#4
   I used to see him all the time while out doing food reviews around Central Avenue and the waterfront parks. He was hard to miss with the fanny pack and the tiny shorts! He was genuinely devoted to feeding those squirrels every single day. Definitely one of those unique local personalities that gave downtown its character before everything started changing so fast.

   One bite at a time.

5. Oct 30, 2026, 7:41 AM#5
   Oye, yes! My abuela and I used to spot him around Beach Drive near the waterfront when we would go get dark coffee. He was completely harmless, just walking around with his bag of nuts doing his routine. In a city that is growing and changing every day, those eccentric local characters are what make St. Pete feel like home. Un verdadero personaje.

   Orgullo cubano.

6. Oct 30, 2026, 11:16 AM#6
   I remember seeing him during our peaceful morning walks near the bay when my little ones were small. It was actually so sweet watching how calm and gentle he was with the wildlife, even if his outfit choice was a little memorable! It was a nice gentle reminder of how vibrant and diverse our community is.

   Breathe in, breathe out.

7. Oct 30, 2026, 5:36 PM#7
   Saw him all the time along the waterfront. Tall guy in short shorts feeding peanuts. At least he was not blocking the storm drains or messing with sea walls. Downtown has bigger problems now anyway when HIGH TIDE washes over the seawalls along North Shore.

   2017 Key West 189FS | Flooded 4x | High tide app pinned