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Kenneth City
Located right in the middle of the Pinellas Peninsula, Kenneth City is the smallest municipality in the county. A diverse mix of families, retirees and singles make up the population of 4,500. Named after the community developer’s son, Kenneth City’s land mass is just 0.7 of a sq. mile.Residents like the central location. Kenneth City is 5 miles from St. Petersburg and 10 miles from Clearwater. The Gulf Beaches are even closer — just a 4 mile drive away.
Bedroom Community
Kenneth City is comprised mostly of residents and a few supporting businesses so most people who live there tend to have jobs somewhere else. Many characterize it as a “quiet community,” where local concerns tend to be confined to issues no more controversial than the fate of a herd of Muscovy ducks.Schools
Children in Kenneth City might attend Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary School, or Blanton Elementary School, which offers a gifted and talented program. Dixie Hollins High School serves older children.
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Population: 4,500
Land Area: 0.71 Sq. Miles
Median Age: 45.7Points of Interest: Centrally Located, 5 miles from St. Petersburg, 10 miles from Clearwater, The Gulf Beaches, City Parks, Fishing.
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Indian Shores
The quiet little town of Indian Shores averages just about a block in width and a mere 19 city blocks in length, but a ton of beauty is packed into this small community. The beaches are wide and pristine, with soft white sand and lovely sunset views. Parks and pavilions dot the landscape. At Town Square Nature Park, you can meander through lush mangroves on a boardwalk that traverses the natural landscape and ends at a fishing pier.The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, a non-profit agency dedicated to the care and release of injured birds, is located here. The public can visit any day to see native birds — pelicans, herons, owls, hawks, cormorants, and egrets – getting the care they need to be returned to the wild.
A variety of shops and restaurants amply serve the 1,500 permanent residents as well as the larger winter contingent who enjoy life here. Al fresco dining with a view of the water is an Indian Shoes treat not to be missed.
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Population: 1,500
Land Area: 0.33 Sq. Miles
Median Age: 56.5Points of Interest: Beaches, Parks and pavilions, Town Square Nature Park, Boardwalk, Fishing pier, Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Variety of shops and restaurants, Al fresco dining with a view of the water is an Indian Shores treat not to be missed.
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Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach is located on a barrier island, with wide sandy beaches along its western edge fronting the Gulf of Mexico, and a series of canals and boat docks along its Intracoastal eastern edge. Less than 3 miles long, some parts of Indian Rocks Beach narrow to the point where one can stand in the center and see the water on both sides.Some 4,200 people – families, active retirees, professional couples and empty nesters along with seasonal residents – make their home here. Residents of Indian Rocks Beach live in quaint beach cottages, high-rise condominiums and single family homes on the water as well as inland. Great restaurants, charming hotels and local businesses are all part of the mix that makes the town attractive to locals as well as seasonal guests.
Some of the area’s most famed restaurants are right here in Indian Rocks, with seafood being the star of most menus. Residents and visitors look forward to festivals and events held throughout the year, including the annual Beauty and the Beach festival each April, a celebration of art, music and food.
In addition to the beautiful and pristine beaches, The City of Indian Rocks Beach offers a wealth of other recreational opportunities among its six city parks, with tennis courts, basketball courts, a ball field, boat ramp and more. A nature preserve and the 1st Street Boardwalk offer a more relaxed way to enjoy the area’s beauty.“Almost everything is within walking distance, so to speak. I’m in a power wheel chair and I’m able to make my rounds in my chair. On the way I find that I know just about everybody on the beach. When the sun goes down the beach party moves inside where you can listen to great local musicians. I enjoy myself.” Dick Schaal, ten-year resident.
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Factoids:Population: 4,200
Land Area: 0.93 Sq. Miles
Median Age: 48.0Points of Interest: Famed restaurants, Festivals and events, The Annual Beauty and the Beach festival each April; a celebration of art, music and food, Beautiful Beaches, Six city parks, with tennis courts, basketball courts, a ball field, boat ramp, Nature preserve, 1st Street Boardwalk.
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Gulfport
Retaining much of its yesteryear charm, yet also exuding an eclectic artistic and bohemian vibe, the quaint City of Gulfport is one of the most interesting communities in Pinellas County. Known for its tranquil Old South atmosphere, the city also boasts chic boutiques, shops and art galleries thanks in part to the active community of artists drawn here by the tropical light and natural beauty of the place.Gulfport is also home to the beautiful campus of Stetson University College of Law, Florida’s first law school.
Old Florida
Gulfport’s 13,000 residents enjoy the splendid setting overlooking beautiful Boca Ciega Bay. Housing choices are diverse, ranging from a restored 1920s Mediterranean villa to a newly-built waterfront condo, a comfortable 1960s ranch house to an elegant country club home. Residents take pride in rehabbing old housing stock in creative ways. The spirit of the community is to maintain the throwback-to-old-Florida charm.
Small but Active
Gulfport residents are proud of their city pier, an ideal location for catching a fish or just watching the sunset. Other civic institutions include a state-of-the-art performance hall, the Catherine Hickman Theater, and the Gulfport Casino, a waterfront landmark home to dances, musical performances, and other activities. Hop on the free trolley the first Friday of the month to experience Art Walk, an evening of street performances, craftsman exhibits, and a variety of galleries, shops, restaurants and clubs open late for your enjoyment. Art walks take place on the first Friday and third Saturday of every month.The city parks are numerous and varied – from a nature preserve with boardwalk trails to a neighborhood park with softball fields.
“There is a remarkable sense of place in Gulfport. It’s the hometown you grew up in or wish you’d grown up in.” Greg Stemm, eight-year resident.
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Population: 12,533
Land Area: 2.83 Sq. Miles
Median Age: 47.3Points of Interest: City pier, Fishing, Performance hall, The Catherine Hickman Theater, and Gulfport Casino, Free Trolley, Art Walk takes place on the first Friday and third Saturday of every month, City parks are numerous and varied – from a nature preserve with boardwalk trails to a neighborhood park with softball fields.
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Dunedin
A tropical beachfront community, Dunedin offers a relaxed lifestyle with a historic, quaint downtown and superb natural beauty for you to enjoy. Cozy bungalows and historic residences as well as new condominiums and modern beach homes provide a wide range of housing styles for those lucky enough to live here. Dunedin’s 37,000 permanent residents – artists, business owners, sun-lovers and sailors – and over 5,000 seasonal residents together make Dunedin a rich and diverse community. With four miles of picture-perfect waterfront, you are always within walking or biking distance to the beach and sidewalks along the waterline. Don’t be surprised if you see dolphins jump as you gaze out over the Intercoastal.Two of the most beautiful beaches in the world are easily accessible from Dunedin. A nature preserve, Honeymoon Island offers bird-watching along the three mile Osprey trail where you may spot American Bald Eagles, Red-shouldered Hawks, or Great Horned Owls. Look down and you may see gopher tortoises and armadillos by your side. Chosen as the 2008 #1 beach in the United States, Caladesi Island State Park offers a rare glimpse of Florida’s precious nature. After a short ferry or boat ride you are taken away to a tropical paradise. How many can say they have that only five minutes away from home?
Traditional Main Street
Downtown Dunedin offers boutiques, antique shops, fine and casual dining with a relaxing seaside atmosphere and even a historic museum housed in a former railroad station. Here you can enjoy lunch at a restaurant alongside a portion of the 34-mile long Pinellas Trail which winds its way through town.Arts, Culture and Festivals
Arts and sports get equal billing here. The Dunedin Fine Art Center offers world-class exhibitions and houses an interactive hands-on children’s art museum. At any given time of the year, the Fine Art Center offers over 80 classes to all ages in every conceivable mode of expression. One of Florida’s favorite juried art shows, Art Harvest, is hosted in Dunedin, along with dozens of art, music and food festivals throughout the year. The nine-day annual Highland Games and Festival pay tribute to the city’s Scottish heritage.For Youngsters
Dunedin is a wonderful place to raise a family, with excellent neighborhood public schools, including Pinellas County’s first charter school, Academie DaVinci, which provides an enriching fine and performing arts curriculum. Many private schools are also available.Sports leagues, nature programs, art workshops, golfing lessons, sailing and tennis clubs, softball, basketball and theater camps are just a smattering of the many and diverse activities available to children and teens.
Parks & Recreation
Kids aren’t the only ones having fun in Dunedin. The city’s leisure services division sponsors year-round activities and operates four recreation facilities for residents of all ages. Community sports leagues for adults and youth as well as the everyday recreational opportunities provided by biking and hiking trails, the beaches, marinas and the Gulf of Mexico keep Dunedin residents active 365 days of the year. Dunedin Country Club caters to golfers, while the municipal marina is a haven for boaters. Along the Dunedin Causeway, windsurfers, sailors, kayakers and jet skiers enjoy the protected waters of St. Joseph Sound. No fewer than 29 city parks offer amazing recreational opportunities. In addition Dunedin is also the spring training home for the Toronto Blue Jays.“Dunedin is an exciting town to be a part of – a place with a true sense of community focused on families, where kids can be kids, where people care about each other and where I feel safe and don’t worry about anything.” Tony Scruton, 20-year resident.
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Population: 36,640
Land Area: 10.4 Sq. Miles
Median Age: 48.2Points of Interest: The Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dozens of art; music and food festivals, The nine-day annual Highland Games and Festival, Dunedin Country Club caters to golfers, The municipal marina, Dunedin Causeway, Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaking and Jet sking,The protected waters of St. Joseph Sound, 29 city parks, Pinellas Trail, Toronto Blue Jays.
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Clearwater
Clearwater’s sugar-white sands and warm Gulf of Mexico waters have made it a popular vacation destination – and an incredible place to live. Overlooking the Gulf and connected with its famous beach by a scenic, two-mile causeway, Clearwater offers the perfect combination of work and play.The Beach
Clearwater Beach has been named the “Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico.” Three miles of beachfront – all public – offer some of the best shelling, sunning and sailing opportunities anywhere, with fun shops and restaurants dotting the landscape. The newest highlight of Clearwater Beach is the nearly complete 3,000-ft. BeachWalk. The winding beach-side promenade is invigorating the personality of an already lively destination.
The Clearwater Marina houses the largest recreational fleet of fishing boats on Florida’s west coast, while the nearby located Clearwater Marine Aquarium introduces visitors to the dolphins, stingrays and sea turtles that populate the area’s waters. The city is also in the permitting stage of constructing 132 new slips with easy access to downtown. Pier 60 hosts a nightly family-oriented festival celebrating the sunset with outdoor art, music and entertainment.In Clearwater, vacation starts every Friday.
Lots to do Inland
Coachman’s Park hosts popular community events, including the annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Ruth Eckerd Hall is the city’s cultural treasure, the only performing arts center in the state to be designated a Major Cultural Institution.Multitude of Home Styles
Clearwater’s 109,000 residents enjoy a wide selection of homes, from a golf front villa in a master-planned community to a gulf front condo in an elegant high-rise. Many single-family homes, ranging from modest bungalows to upscale luxury residences serve the city’s diverse population. Many residents opt for homes with boat slips to take advantage of Clearwater’s waterfront location.The city’s size offers a large variety of public and private school choices and its own police and fire departments.
“Clearwater is already a great place to live and in five years when the new downtown marina is complete it’s going to be even better – for residents and tourists alike. It’s a continually improving community.” Frank Dane, seven-year resident.
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Population: 109,000
Land Area: 25.3 Sq. Miles
Median Age: 41.8Points of Interest: Public Beaches – offers some of the best shelling, sunning and sailing opportunities anywhere, 3,000-ft. BeachWalk, The Clearwater Marina, The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Pier 60, Coachman’s Park, The annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Golfing.
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Belleair Shore
Belleair Shore is, in one word, exclusive. With less than 100 individuals residing in its 55 private homes fronting the Gulf of Mexico, this quaint residential enclave is one of the most desirable beachfront neighborhoods in Florida. It may also be one of the few communities in Florida where all of the westernmost private property lines are designated as the high water mark in the sand.Situated on the island of Sand Key, Belleair Shore is connected to the mainland via the Belleair Causeway, an outstanding recreational site that attracts wind surfers, swimmers and sunbathers. Shopping, restaurants and other necessities are a short drive away, but here in Belleair Shore, the streetscape is purely residential, and the predominant sound is seabirds calling and the lapping of waves on sand.
Commercial and multi-family high rise buildings are prohibited, and strict set-back and height restrictions are in place to insure the town’s unique ambiance will endure.
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Population: 100
Land Area: 0.06 Sq. Miles
Median Age: Not Available
Points of Interest: Belleair Causeway, Wind surfering, Swimming and Sunbathing, Shopping, Restaurants, Streetscape is purely residential.
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