Robert Delius is a contributor to this site and hit a grand slam by first discovering several unknown Sandy's locations and second by providing this picture of Sandy's in Largo, Florida. Largo, which is next to Clearwater and Tampa, opened most likely in 1965 just before its twin sibling at 2514 w Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, Florida. As you can see in the picture, the location is surrounded by glass which is known as the winter cover. Sandy's was changing at this time from a walk-up drive-in to a walk-in sit down and eat restaurant. This was needed due to days of inclimate weather as well as the fact that Sandy's competition was heading this way as well. Unfortunately, the charm of the original fins jutting from the roof was slowly disappearing but still evident in the picture!
Sandy's had five known Florida locations, one in St. Petersburg, two in Pensacola and two in the Tampa area which includes Largo. Special thanks again to Robert Delius for providing this picture of Sandy's Largo location!
If you have any memorabilia, pictures or stories of Sandy's in Largo, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Florida or elsewhere, please email me!