Pirate Day Fun and Warfare

Pirate Day Fun and Warfare

John Levique Pirate Days at John’s Pass Happy Return of Piracy Pirate days returned to John’s Pass in Madeira Beach, Florida May 8th through the 10th. The pirate festival has become a well-known excuse to visit the already popular tourist destination of John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk. The site is a well-known favorite for locals […]

Fantastic Fall Festivals St Pete to Clearwater Beach

Fantastic Fall Festivals St Pete to Clearwater Beach

Why Visit the Florida Gulf Coast During the Fall? The beaches from Clearwater Beach to St Pete Beach on the Florida Gulf Coast are exciting places to visit year round. While we experience seasons like everyone else, our winter temperatures are mild, making us a popular tourist destination from January through March. Other season attract […]

Fun Times at John Levique Pirate Days

Fun Times at John Levique Pirate Days

History of John Levique The history of John Levique and the history of John’s Pass are linked by the legend naming John Levique as the first man to sail through the pass. According to the legend, a large storm rearranged the sands of the barrier islands, opening a new inlet to Boca Ciega Bay. The […]

Ever Changing Sands of the Florida Gulf Coast

Ever Changing Sands of the Florida Gulf Coast

Beaches on the move The beaches along the Florida Gulf Coast are among the best loved beaches in America. The soft white sand is soothing to the feet and glows brightly in the sunshine. The pleasant nature of the sand makes the beaches famous, and the area has become a favorite vacation destination. What visitors […]

Johns Pass

Johns Pass

What is Johns Pass? John’s Pass is a fun tourist stop along the waterway known as John’s Pass. According to local history, it was created by a hurricane in the mid 1800’s, when the storm rearranged the shoreline, forming a new opening into the bay. Today the bay is known as Boca Ciega Bay, with […]

Fishing Charter Hotspots on the Florida Gulf Coast

Fishing Charter Hotspots on the Florida Gulf Coast

Fishing the Gulf of Mexico Fishing the Gulf of Mexico is lots of fun. While this blog is about charters, be aware that you can also fish from beaches, piers, causeways, and other great locations. Wading into the coastal waterways is popular, especially in Clearwater Harbor or St. Joseph Sound. Our coasts are very shallow, […]