Clearwater Beach to St Pete Beach
A Page in Florida History has Turned This article was originally written in near the end of 2013, when the city still debated the future of the Belleview Biltmore Hotel. The decision was not in favor of the hotel. In 2015, the grand wooden hotel was torn down, much to the heartbreak of those who […]
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 […]
Gulf Coast Local Secret #11 Central Gulf Coast Owls One of the great things about the Central Gulf Coast is the incredible variety of birds. Among them are Great Blue Herons, Great White Herons, Night Herons, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Pelicans, and, of course, the Great Horned Owl. All these and many, many more thrive along […]
Gulf Coast Local Secret #10 Secret Nature Park Because this is an official park, it might seem that it doesn’t belong on a list of secrets. However, visitors might never find Moccasin Lake Nature Park on their own, causing it to land on the local secrets list. Nearby Kapok Park is large and covers a […]
Gulf Coast Local Secret #9 The Sunshine Skyway Bridge The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is one of the most scenic bridges in America. Add that to the reality that it carries drivers to the vacation paradise of the Central Gulf Coast, and you have a must-see bridge. But where is the best place to view it? […]
Gulf Coast Local Secret #8 A Different Kind of Bar on the Florida Gulf Coast Gathering with friends at a bar takes on a whole new twist along the Florida Gulf Coast. You can certainly go to an ordinary bar with tables, stools and a serving counter, but that’s not the kind of bar we’re […]
Gulf Coast Local Secret # 7 Florida Alligators in the Wild Seeing alligators in the wild is one of the thrilling sights you can experience along the Florida Gulf Coast. While you might just see them on drive down the highway, sitting on bank or swimming across a waterway, it’s more fun to see one […]
Gulf Coast Local Secret # 6 Unique Gulf Coast Tidal Currents Hurricane Pass is located between Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island off the Dunedin Causeway in Dunedin Florida. Other locations in the area also have inlets dubbed “hurricane pass,” but this one is accessible on foot along the beaches. The pass was created by a […]
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