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

  Written by Connie Langhorst No 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 entrance, we head to the doggie beach so that Moby can frolic with four-legged friends. We then select a picnic area, one of many situated within view of the water. The smell of hamburgers and hotdogs grilling is enticing! After enjoying a cold beverage and slice of watermelon, we stroll along a nature trail, and spend some time exploring Ft. DeSoto’s cannon relics and observation point. We pause along the way to watch kiteboarders and seabirds that scurry, like wind-up toys, at the edge of the surf. At home, after darkness falls, we make our way to The Pier in St. Petersburg to watch the fireworks display. The crowd is always friendly and the children are especially enchanting; their joy is self-evident. Their faces, bathed in the glow of the skyward show, express my heart’s desire . . . to wave a sparkler in the air! Okay, so I’m a kid at heart . . . but the vision of neon colors bursting in the air over the moonlit waters of Tampa Bay brings out the kid at heart in all who witness this annual fireworks display! Have a happy (and sparkling) Fourth of July!

  Local links:
  www.TheIslandReporter.com
  www.FriendsofTierraVerde.com
  www.VeteransofTierraVerde.com

  Photos:

  

  Miss Tierra Verde 2008

  

  Parade Participant

  

  Festive Blue Jeep

  

  Veterans of Tierra Verde Float

  

  Smiling Flag Wavers

  

  Antique Fire Truck

  

  A Happy & Patriotic Parade Watcher

• Gulfport

  Written by MyPinellas.com No Comments
  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, 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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  Factoids:
  Population: 12,533
  Land Area: 2.83 Sq. Miles
  Median Age: 47.3

  Points 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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