Curious History of Philippe Park

Curious History of Philippe Park

Phillippe Park Philippe Park is located on the shores of Upper Tampa Bay, just north of the city of Safety Harbor, Florida, USA. The park is named after a French settler named Odet Philippe, who arrived at the location in 1842. The park faces east, toward the waters of the bay, with a drive that […]

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 […]

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 […]

Best View of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Best View of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

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? […]

Tampa Activities

Tampa Activities

Activities in Tampa Florida Beach Rentals accommodations are primarily on the beach, or very close to it. But you should know that not too far away are some great day trip activities. Most everything in Tampa is one hour or less from our vacation rentals. Why not give one of them a try? Big Cat […]