Mission and Purpose CMIâs goal is to spread the gospel of Jesus through various, unique ministries and ministers. It serves as a non-profit umbrella organization to assist individual ministries to raise funds to fulfill their callings.
In 1943, the bridge was completed. It was painted gray to help camouflage the bridge in case of enemy attack. Because the bridge was financed with bonds, it was initially operated as a toll bridge. Proceeds were used to help pay off the bonds.In the post war years, traffic was so heavy that the bonds were paid off 11 years early, and the bridge became toll-free in 1954.n 1943, the bridge was completed. It was painted gray to help camouflage the bridge in case of enemy attack. Because the bridge was financed with bonds, it was initially operated as a toll bridge. Proceeds were used to help pay off the bonds.
The ORIGINAL Sunshine Skyway Bridge was built in 1954. Destroyed in 1980 by the MV Summit Venture (accident) USCGC Blackthorn. The original bridge had 2 lanes Northbound and 2 lanes Southbound. The Southbound section of the bridge was destroyed and the Northbound lanes were used until the new Skyway Bridge was completed. Rebuilt 1987 â opened Feb 7, 1987 Named the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge in 1994 Bob Graham was the Governor of Florida in 1994 The Sunshine Skyway Bridge took 5 years to complete (1982-1987) This is Toll Bridge (2009 â $1 for cars)(2011 the toll went up to $1.25)