While most of the nation is getting ready for snow and experiencing low temperatures, it is still in the high 80's here off the coast of Palm Harbor Florida! This is probably one of the reasons that so many decide during the winter months that they have had enough cold weather and make the decision to move down to the Sunshine State. If you are considering, give me a call today! … (3 comments)
palm harbor: Upper Tampa Bay Park - Just East Of Oldsmar in Tampa Florida
- 01/15/13 04:29 AM
Upper Tampa Bay Park is a gem of a park located just east of Oldsmar Florida, off Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa. The park offers kayak rentals, picnic and grilling facilities, fishing piers, miles of hiking trails, playgrounds, restrooms, meeting facilities, summer camp and an educational center.
This 596 acre natural park is bordered by Old Tampa Bay to the south and west and Double Branch Creek to the east. You kayak the creek or the bay, enjoying Mother Nature at it's best among the mangroves and natural habitat of salt water marshes.
There are wonderful picnic facilities for parties … (4 comments)
palm harbor: Seaside Sanctuary - Crystal Beach Florida Homes for Sale
- 07/16/12 04:28 AM
Seaside Sanctuary - Crystal Beach Florida Homes For Sale Seaside Sanctuary is a beautiful deed restricted community within the sleepy little town of Crystal Beach Florida. These lovely homes were built during the 1990's - 2000's and consist of 3-6 bedroom homes. Most of the homes have well over 3000 sq ft of living space and many have private pools, as well as fantastic views of Sutherland Bayou. Crystal Beach is also zoned for some of the best public schools in Pinellas County! Life in little Crystal Beach Florida can easily be described as living in a tropical paradise, with miles … (8 comments)
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home was built in 2010 and is just minutes from the shores of the Gulf of Mexico! The energy efficient home is located on a dead-end street with a large yard that is right next to the Pinellas Trail! Walk the 47 mile long trail or wander down to Crystal Beach's Live Oak Park and enjoy the sights and sounds of living in this tropical paradise! Honeymoon Island State Park is just minutes south of here and one of the top rated beaches … (9 comments)
Not only is the weather fantastic, but while I was out for my 3.58 mile walk this morning, I passed to young men that made me proud to be an American!
I passed these two young men twice, once as they were heading north, toward Tarpon Springs and once as I was returning home and they were heading south through Crystal Beach, back to Palm Harbor and perhaps further south. Naturally, I had to … (10 comments)
Life in Crystal Beach Florida couldn't possibly be better! This beautiful little community where I live lies on the shores of St Joseph's Sound and offers not only our beautiful Live Oak Park and fishing pier, but quiet streets and shorline paths for walking.
Naturally, there is also the Pinellas Trail, which runs through Crystal Beach Florida and connects to both Tarpon Springs to the north and Dunedin to the south. With miles of trail for biking and walking, the Pinellas Trail is a popular destination. I enjoy switching, between walks … (8 comments)
Located in Ozona (incorporated into Palm Harbor Florida), the park lies on the shores of St Joseph's Sound and is a favorite spot to put kayaks into the water!
This beautiful waterfront park is also a great place for picnics, birthday parties and just letting the kids enjoy the playground for an afternoon in our beautiful Florida sun!
Ozona, Palm Harbor and Crystal Beach Florida have numerous parks to enjoy. It is one of the many things I love about living here and … (11 comments)
palm harbor: Crystal Beach Florida - Waterfront Homes for Sale
- 06/24/12 09:44 PM
Crystal Beach Florida - Waterfront Home for Sale - Gulf Drive Beautiful little Crystal Beach Florida currently has a lovely home for sale with magnificent waterfront views of St Joseph's Sound and the Gulf of Mexico beyond. Only minutes to Honeymoon Island State Park, Crystal Beach Florida is also a short walk on the Pinellas Trail to beautiful Wall Springs Park! This is truly a paradise on earth!
Crystal Beach Florida - Waterfront Home for Sale - Mayo Street Located on Mayo Street, this great home includes a private dock, life/davits and seawall. The short canal this … (12 comments)
Today that is where I headed for lunch with my son after a 6.1 mile walk through John Chesnut Park in Palm Harbor. While Sascha had the fish taco, I decided on the soy glazed tuna chop salad and am SO glad I did. It was truly a wonderful choice and one of the latest additions to the menu. Ozona Blue Restaurant is located at 125 Orange Street in beautiful Ozona Florida! What a great place to enjoy the Florida sun! If you are ready to begin your … (13 comments)
palm harbor: Crystal Beach Florida Market Report - June 2012
- 06/18/12 01:17 AM
Crystal Beach Florida is an adorable little community on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico, just south of Tarpon Springs. With our own private little beach, fishing pier and lovely Live Oak Park, this eclectic town is indeed a cut above the rest!
Here in Crystal Beach there are currently 16 homes on the market and with the market moving the way it is, they won't last long!
For more information on these or any of the other homes currently available here in beautiful Crystal Beach Florida, give me a call! Let's start your search for a home … (11 comments)
The red mangroves are the ones that grow with their feet, called prop roots, totally in the salt water of the inlets and bayous. Those prop roots have given the red mangrove the nickname of 'walking tree' (photo below).
In addition to the red mangrove, we have the black mangroves. They are the ones that line the shore with what look like fingers reaching up out of the soil. They do not grow with the long legs of the water-loving red … (17 comments)
palm harbor: Sea Turtle Over Crystal Beach Florida - He Is Always Watching!
- 06/13/12 09:36 PM
I thought that might get your attention! This sea turtle over Crystal Beach Florida has spent the last couple of years up on this balcony, watching people walking by below. From time to time, he changes his position and sometimes goes to the balcony a floor lower, but he is always looking out to sea, wondering why he isn't there.
I love taking my morning walks and passing by this house with the sea turtle on the top balcony. The kids, naturally, think this is a cool addition!
Crystal Beach Florida is a wonderful little town to live in! … (20 comments)
palm harbor: Strachan's Homemade Ice Cream - Palm Harbor Florida
- 06/13/12 01:49 AM
Strachan's Homemade Ice Cream in Palm Harbor Florida is located on the corner of Tampa Road and Alternate 19, just as you head toward the little village of Ozona (which is incorporated into Palm Harbor).
This is always a busy location since they have fantastic homemade ice cream and fudge! As the summer months get hotter, more and more people will be stopping off at Strachan's for some of their great tasting ice cream to cool down!
Strachan's is just one of the great local businesses in the Palm Harbor, Crystal Beach, Ozona Florida area and why so many … (22 comments)
While out for my morning walk, I was able to snap a few great photos of stingrays feeding in the shallow waters off shore.
From these photos, you can see how clear our waters are here in the Gulf of Mexico! When you can get shots like these of stingrays in the water while you are up on a pier, that certainly indicates clear water! Crystal Beach Florida - a … (14 comments)
This is what life is like here in Crystal Beach - taking early morning strolls with camera in hand, enjoying the unity with Mother Nature and the fantastic birds and other tropical animals and fish that share this community with us humans!
A quiet little community where you have to stop and remember that you DO have appointments and a life beyond strolling along the seashore......that is why those who live here in Crystal Beach Florida … (9 comments)
palm harbor: Crystal Beach Florida - A Tropical Paradise
- 06/11/12 04:24 AM
Crystal Beach Florida is a beautiful tropical community on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. It is where I live and play in the Florida sun. This morning I was out taking my usual morning walk and I took a few photos of this beautiful community to share with you. The combination of blue skies and the blue of the water looks so inviting. It is at times like this that I realize just how lucky I am to live in this tropical paradise!If you are interested in relocating to the Crystal Beach, Palm Harbor or Dunedin Florida area, give … (4 comments)
palm harbor: Ozona Blue Waterfront Restaurant - Ozona Florida
- 06/11/12 01:01 AM
Ozona Blue Waterfront Restaurant - Ozona Florida Ozona Blue Waterfront Restaurant is just down the street in beautiful Ozona Florida. Ozona is incorporated into Palm Harbor Florida, so if you are looking for information, you need to know that. The great thing about Ozona Blue is the fact that you can not only sit outside and enjoy the views of St Joseph’s Sound but you can also have your lunch served poolside. The restaurant has a pool and hot tub for guests. Sit outside if you like or in the cool air-conditioned inner section of the restaurant. The menu covers everything … (2 comments)
At Healthy Pet's Groceries you will find a variety of all natural dog and cat food as well as homemade doggie treats! Show your pet how much you care and attend the Healthy Pet Fair on Saturday, July 14th between 10 am and 1 pm at Healthy Pet's Groceries! Your pet can get a 'tender touch' massage and there will be groomers on hand to give you advice and answer questions. Also at the event will be representatives … (13 comments)
palm harbor: Emily's Restaurant of Crystal Beach Florida
- 06/06/12 02:53 AM
Emily's Restaurant of Crystal Beach Florida is located at 2609 Alt. 19 N (in Palm Harbor Florida), on the corner of Alt 19 and Crystal Beach Avenue.
The landmark sign above was installed in 1963 and is still there today, serving as a beacon to signal where little Crystal Beach is located!
Emily's Restaurant is owned by Louis and Faye Vavoularis. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, beginning at 6 am! There is always a crowd for breakfast at Emily's, which is a favorite of Crystal Beach locals!
Open 7 days a week, the restaurant closes daily at … (5 comments)
palm harbor: The Sweet Spot In Crystal Beach Florida - Ice Cream & So Much More!
- 06/05/12 04:25 AM
The Sweet Spot In Crystal Beach Florida - Ice Cream & So Much More! The Sweet Spot is our local Crystal Beach Florida ice cream shop. Located on the corner of Alternate 19 and Crystal Beach Avenue, it is one of those places that is ‘technically’ located in Crystal Beach but has a Palm Harbor mailing address! Kim Verheyleweghen purchased the shop from the previous owner in March of 2011 and the place has seen an amazing transformation! Besides offering Working Cow Ice Cream (made here in Pinellas County), the Sweet Spot also offers many homemade items: fudge, wedding cakes, carrot … (8 comments)
Having grown up in south Tampa and lived here in Pinellas County for the last 30+ years, I know the area well! I am here to assist you in all of your real estate needs.
Give me a call today at 727-755-3292 or send an e-mail to barbarajo@barbarajo.com. Be sure to visit my web site: www.barbarajo.com
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What could be more fun than boating between Caladesi Island State Park & Honeymoon Island State Park off Palm Harbor Florida during the month of November?
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