Florida Springs

Florida Springs

Gulf Coast Local Secret #16 Famous Florida Springs Visitors to Florida may or may not know that Florida is known for its springs. Even the most casual visitor has heard of Ponce De Leon and the Fountain of Youth, which, legend has it, is here in Florida. Whether famous as the Fountain of Youth or […]

5 Most Exciting Beach Activity Rentals at Clearwater Beach

5 Most Exciting Beach Activity Rentals at Clearwater Beach

Beach Activity Rentals at Clearwater Beach The number of different items you can rent on Clearwater Beach is amazing. Among them are bicycles, scooters, all terrain wheel chairs, beach chairs, umbrellas, jet skis, and more. The list below was compiled after grueling hours of casual observation while beachcombing, strolling, and catching sun on the shores […]

Gulf Coast Bald Eagles

Gulf Coast Bald Eagles

Gulf Coast Local Secret #14 Bald Eagles Live on the Florida Gulf Coast Bald Eagles are primarily a northern bird but did you know they also live in Florida? They summer in the far north and then some migrate south or gather along the coasts of Alaska and Canada in the winter. However, the ones […]

5 Best Places to Escape at Clearwater Beach

5 Best Places to Escape at Clearwater Beach

5. Go Fishing at Pier 60: Those who enjoy fishing from a pier love the fishing experience from Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach. What makes the location so unique is that in order to reach the fishing area of the pier, you have to pay a one dollar entrance fee. While some people pay the […]

Clearwater Beach Earns Two More Top Rankings

Clearwater Beach Earns Two More Top Rankings

The Best Beaches in America In mid December we posted a blog entitled The Best Beaches in America. In it we described that the Florida Central Gulf Coast had secured a winning place on four different Best Of lists. In two short weeks before the year could end Clearwater Beach won two more top spots. […]

Osprey Nesting Season on the Florida Gulf Coast

Osprey Nesting Season on the Florida Gulf Coast

Gulf Coast Local Secret #12 What is an Osprey? An Osprey is a predatory bird that hunts only fish. It has black and white feathers, the male and female differing only slightly. They are large hawks, most being larger than an average chicken. They range across the U.S. and beyond, wherever good fishing opportunities can […]

St Pete Beach Pool House

St Pete Beach Pool House

Gulf Coast Vacation Rental Is a Charmer You know you are near the beach just by the feel of this vacation rental. While you will need to drive out to the shore, it’s not far off. This charming house is a great for a base camp for a Gulf Coast vacation. The interior has charming […]