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• Thinking About Parades . . . And Sparklers . . .

  Written by Connie Langhorst 7 Comments
  Last Updated:: June 16, 2009
  

  I am counting the days to one of my favorite holidays : Independence Day! Fourth of July brings neighborhood parades, including one pictured here (from 2008) in Tierra Verde, picnics, and fun! Nothing beats a picnic at one of our area’s parks for this holiday! My husband and I load a cooler, gather our beach towels, and put our dog, Moby, on his leash for a day of fun at Ft. DeSoto Park. After being greeted by the huge U.S. Flag that waves majestically atop a flagpole near the Park’s...

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• Gulfport

  Written by MyPinellas.com 1 Comment
  Last Updated:: April 28, 2009
  

  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, Flor...

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• Dunedin

  Written by MyPinellas.com 2 Comments
  Last Updated:: April 28, 2009
  

  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 fo...

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• Belleair

  Written by MyPinellas.com 1 Comment
  Last Updated:: April 27, 2009
  

  The town of Belleair may be small - encompassing just 2 square miles - but within its boundaries are three 18-hole golf courses, a well-appointed community center and seventeen public parks. Brick-paved streets shaded by dramatic tree canopies are lined with stately mansions, private estates and upscale condominium residences. Wonderful History Early Spanish explorers called the area Pescua, or Place of Flowers, and Belleair today retains its incredible natural beauty. Perched on a bluff above C...

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• Island Time

  Written by MyPinellas.com No Comments
  Last Updated:: April 24, 2009
  

  While many of Pinellas County’s communities are, indeed, islands, sometimes you just want to get away to another kind of island. Fortunately, you don’t have to go far: several island experiences are available to you without having to leave the county. Egmont Key, at the mouth of Tampa Bay, is a wildlife refuge that also happens to be on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to its 150-year old lighthouse and remains of Fort Dade, a relic of the Spanish-American War. A visit...

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• Fort De Soto

  Written by MyPinellas.com 1 Comment
  Last Updated:: April 24, 2009
  

  Locals have always known that Fort De Soto Park has one of the top beaches in the world and it’s right here in our own back yard. Experts and travelers from around the world agree. In fact, in 2005 famous beach preservationist Dr. Stephen Leatherman named Fort De Soto North America’s number one beach. For two of the last three years, the world’s largest online travel community Trip Advisor has named Fort De Soto America’s Top Beach. Some 2.7 million visitors come every ye...

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