Best Family Beaches in Pinellas County

Could you use some family time at one of the great beaches in Pinellas County? You don’t want to end up at a beach that isn’t very family-friendly, between party go-er’s to having no lifeguards on duty. The good news is that you can plan ahead with this guide for things like safety first, food options to keep the kids happy, and what to expect with parking during your family outing. Take a look at what beaches in Tampa Bay’s Pinellas County that will be perfect for family day and what you should know before planning your day in the sun.

A day in Clearwater’s Sand Key Beach – 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater

This beach is a great option if you’re looking to keep things simple. You can park at a meter for just 75 cents per hour and there is a change machine…

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Who Has The Best Gelato in Tampa?

What is better on a hot Tampa day than a scoop of gelato? This Italian treat is unlike your typical ice cream or frozen custard; this is a healthier way to beat the heat and enjoy some sweets. It has less fat, fewer calories, and most would agree it tastes better than ice cream too! You’ll find that the same serving of ice cream compared to gelato would save you around 150 calories and almost 15 grams of fat. Why go with the typical ice cream cone on date night and instead, go for a scoop of gelato that will keep your pants fitting great and your date smiling just as big!

Gelateria del Duomo – 2223 NW Shore Blvd, Tampa

Make your first stop over to Tampa’s Gelateria del Duomo, over on NW Shore Boulevard. It’s 100% authentic featuring all natural…

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Tampa Bay Lightning Advance to 2016 Eastern Conference Finals!

The Tampa community has been behind their team all year long and the season isn’t over. They managed to advance to the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday after winning four straight against the New York Islanders. They will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the conference finals.

Why Did the Lightning Advance?

While it may not come as much of a surprise, since the Lightning were in the Stanley Cup Finals last year, they didn’t start off so hot this season. Finally, they are playing their best hockey and it couldn’t come at a better time. Some of the reasons they are playing so well include:

• Ben Bishop (The Goaltender) is playing excellent hockey (Update – injured and day to day).
• The defense has stepped up and made it difficult on opposing…

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Cobb Luxury 10 Theatre Now Open in Tyrone Square Mall

Residents of Pinellas County will be excited to hear that a new movie theater just arrived to town. Cobb Luxury 10 Theatre is going to change your movie-going experience for good. Instead of making the tedious drive to Sundial in downtown St. Pete’s or over to the Pinellas Park mall for the latest flick, you’ll be able to catch the latest releases right in your area while watching in luxury!

This is a long-awaited improvement to the area as it replaces the old AMC six-screen theater that closed its doors nine years ago. Now, you’ll be able to enjoy a full-service dining and bar experience while checking out the newest blockbusters. Take a look at what you can expect from this newest addition to the Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg.

What to…

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Top Beaches Found in Pinellas County, Florida

Florida is full of great beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. They don’t get much better than the fine beaches found throughout the Pinellas County area. With a total of 35 miles of beaches, you can certainly find something to fit your needs.

Fort Desoto Park’s North Beach

Located in South Pinellas County, Fort Desoto Park’s North Beach is a great choice. Lifeguards are on duty from March to Labor Day and there is a small concession stand for snacks. You will need to pay the small 35 cent toll each way and admission to the park is $5 per car.

Sand Key Beach

Found in Central Pinellas County, Sand Key Beach is a wonderful beach with plenty to offer. The lifeguards are on duty from March to Labor Day and you can enjoy a concession stand nearby. The…

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Upcoming Easter Events Near Tampa for 2016

Easter is fast approaching, which means family brunches, Easter egg hunts and many other fun events. The Tampa area offers all kinds of events for Easter. Here are some of the top choices for the entire family to enjoy.

Easter Egg Hunts

If you’re searching for an Easter egg hunt, you’re in luck. The Tampa area is full of great choices for children to enjoy including:

• 24th Annual Free Giant Easter Egg Hunt – Held at Coachman Park in Clearwater, this Easter egg hunt will start at 11am on Easter Sunday, March 27th.
• 2016 Annual City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt – Held in Plant City, this event will provide plenty of fun for children ages 3 to 11. It takes place at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex on March 26th.
• Brandon Regional Hospital Easter Egg…

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How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Around Tampa

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the best adult holidays of the year. Whether you’re really Irish or you just want to pretend for the day, there are plenty of great ways to celebrate around Tampa. Here are some of the top festivals, parades, Irish bars and other ways to celebrate.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Tampa

Tampa provides a number of great ways to celebrate March 17th including:

Paddy Fest at Irish 31 Hyde Park – 1611 West Swann Avenue, Tampa

Actually held on March 12th and starting at 11am, this St. Patrick’s Day festival will include local bands and plenty of great food and drink from Irish 31 Restaurant and Bar. Three live bands will play including Connor Zwetsch and Daniel Rodriguez.

The Mayor’s River O’Green Fest – Curtis Hixon…

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South Tampa Rental Homes & the Rent vs. Buy Metric

For everyone who rents (or leases) South Tampa rental homes, it’s a choice that comes up every year: rent or buy. In addition to the common sense considerations everyone brings to that important decision, some financial measurements have been developed through the years that attempt to bring an element of rationality to a largely subjective decision.

Actually penciling out an answer isn’t always satisfactory because it is literally impossible to quantify elements like peace of mind. To some who own their South Tampa homes, there is great peace of mind in controlling their own destiny. To others, the worry of being responsible for a home’s maintenance or taxes makes the ‘peace of mind’ factor a wash — or even a negative.

Likewise, those who…

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Five Aids for South Tampa First time Homebuyers

When working with new buyer clients in our South Tampa – especially the first time homebuyers – I usually find myself fielding more than one question about what they should expect as they progress through the process of buying a home. Everyone already knows the big picture, of course, but in many ways it’s dissimilar from other large purchases they are used to making.

What first time homebuyers experience does differ from other purchasing situations. How it does is something the National Association of REALTORS ® seems to have accidentally answered through their latest study of homebuyers and sellers. The NAR was trying to determine what buyers want from their agents. To answer that, they compiled homebuyers’ “five biggest expectations.” To me, these…

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South Tampa Homeowners Give Lawns Love & Attention

Some of us have decided that life is too short to spend any time behind a lawnmower. Others decide that the real reason we have a mate is so that we can offer him or her the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and sunshine…to mow. Children can be the recipients of that very same opportunity, which will build character through hard work. Alternatively, a healthy lawn – especially a well-watered one in late August – provides an opportunity to keep the South Tampa economy humming by employing a gardening service to keep it in top trim.

But for those of us who personally oversee our property’s greenbelt maintenance, earlier this month, CNN’s Money website put together a four-point tip sheet that caught my eye: it rounded up some of the best common…

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