What Is a Causeway?

What Is a Causeway?

Definition of Causeway When you visit Clearwater Beach or any other location on the Central Gulf Coast, you will soon hear the locals talking about causeways. More than one visitor has asked the question, “What is a causeway?” According to Dictionary.com and Mirriam-Webster.com, a causeway is a raised road or path such as those that […]

Wildest Islands on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida

Wildest Islands on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida

Clearwater Beach Day Trip Adventures #1 Islands on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida The Central Gulf Coast of Florida is known for its islands. In fact, you might already know one or two of their names without realizing it. Did you know that Clearwater Beach was an island? Most of the popular beaches along […]

A Primate Sanctuary on the Florida Gulf Coast

A Primate Sanctuary on the Florida Gulf Coast

Gulf Coast Local Secret #18 Florida Gulf Coast Primate Rescue The purpose of the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary is to provide a place to live for rescued and donated primates. They have a growing collection of animals, not all of them primates, which is open for public viewing. Inside you will see lots of monkeys and […]

Clearwater Color Run

Clearwater Color Run

Is the Clearwater Color Run a Race or a Party? Attendees to the Clearwater Color Run in January of 2014 were in for more than just a race. Long before the race began Coachman Park filled with racers in white shirts and their camera-toting companions. Tents dotted the field, selling T-shirts, drinks, and unique photo […]

Top Theme Parks near Clearwater Beach

Top Theme Parks near Clearwater Beach

Homosassa Springs Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located seventy miles drive north of Clearwater Beach. The park displays rescued and other creatures native to Florida. The list includes black bears, alligators, bald eagles, otters, and many more. The number of different bird species at the central pond and the aviary are amazing. A unique […]

Gulf Coast Sunken Ship

Gulf Coast Sunken Ship

Gulf Coast Local Secret #17 Does the Gulf Coast Have Sunken Ships? Of course the Gulf Coast has sunken ships! You will find that any harbor locations around the world have long histories of sunken ships. Before European ships arrived, Native Americans plied the waters in smaller craft. The coasts of the Central Gulf Coast […]

Treasure Island Kite Festival 2014

Treasure Island Kite Festival 2014

January 2014 Treasure Island Kite Festival The Treasure Island Kite Festival returned to the Central Gulf Coast Shores the weekend of January 18th and 19th. The skies were a clear blue color, which created a fantastic backdrop for the multicolored kites flying above the sands of Treasure Island Beach. The temperatures were cool for Florida, […]