My son, Sascha, and I were out early this morning taking a walk together and we covered 6.1 miles. Along the way I was able to take some fantastic photos of Lake Tarpon and John Chesnut Park.
Convenient to the East Lake Area, John Chesnut Park is 255 acres of natural Florida beauty. The park is located on the eastern shore of Lake Tarpon, which is the largest lake in Pinellas County (5 miles long … (11 comments)
real estate: Palm Harbor Florida - Homes For Sale - Eniswood & Indian Trails
- 06/21/12 11:36 PM
Palm Harbor Florida -Homes for Sale - Eniswood Eniswood subdivision is located west of US 19 and north of Aldermann Rd in beautiful Palm Harbor Florida. It is here that you will find spacious three to five bedroom homes. Minutes to the Gulf Beaches and Honeymoon Island State Park, Eniswood is close to the Pinellas Trail and Palm Harbor University High School.
Palm Harbor Florida - Homes for Sale - Indian Trails Indian Trails subdivision is just south of Aldermann Rd and east of Alternate 19. This beautiful tree lined community has 3 to 5 bedroom homes. The entire … (9 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)
real estate: Palm Harbor Florida - Crystal Beach Estates & Greens Add To Patty Ann
- 06/19/12 08:19 PM
Palm Harbor Florida - Crystal Beach Estates Homes For Sale Crystal Beach Estates is not actually in Crystal Beach Florida but is just East of Crystal Beach in Palm Harbor. This little community of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes is convenient to restaurants, medical facilities and our beautiful Gulf Beaches. From Crystal Beach Estates you can walk across Alternate 19 and down Crystal Beach Avenue to the shores of St Joseph's Sound and watch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.
Palm Harbor Florida - Greens Addition To Patty Ann Acres The Greens Addition to Patty Ann Acres … (9 comments)
real estate: Palm Harbor Florida Homes For Sale - Spanish Oaks & Sutton Woods
- 06/18/12 11:11 PM
Palm Harbor Florida Homes For Sale - Spanish Oaks Spanish Oaks is a deed restricted community of 3 and 4 bedroom single family homes in beautiful Palm Harbor Florida. The community was built in the 1970's and 80's with great floorplans. Many of the homes have pools and fireplaces. Minutes to Honeymoon Island State Park and the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this is a great place for families!
Palm Harbor Florida Homes For Sale - Sutton Woods Sutton Woods was built in the 1980's and 90's. Convenient to both the Pinellas Trail and Palm Harbor University … (13 comments)
real estate: 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)
Ronnie loves carrot cake, so I stopped by my FAVORITE baker, JJ Gandy, yesterday and asked them to create this beautiful Father's Day carrot cake!
JJ Gandy has the BEST key lime pies, key lime walnut loaf, key lime cookies with either orange iceing or key lime iceing (made from the actual juice of the fruit), just about any type of pie or cake you can think of, plus cookies, pasteries, Key West fish spread with Amberjack … (16 comments)
The St Joseph's Sound Angler's Club meets at our Crystal Beach Community Hall right here on Crystal Beach Avenue! Easy to find, on the south side of the road as you head toward the Gulf of Mexico! There is always something going on in and around beautiful little Crystal Beach Florida! To start your relocation search for that dream home, give me a call today!!!
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)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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)
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)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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)
This authentic Irish pub and sports bar boasts 43 tvs, so you won't miss the game with friends while enjoying some of their great food or drinks from the full bar. Open daily, they offer everything from seafood to burgers and on Wednesdays is authentic Celtic cuisine to go with the live Irish music that goes on from 7 pm to 10 pm. Naturally, they offer Irish stew, corned beef & cabbage and liver & onions. There is always a crowd at Peggy … (11 comments)
The Old Town Cafe is one of my favorite places to meet clients or to stop off for a cup of tea on my way out. They have a wonderful selection of food that includes a bacon/egg/cheese croissant, a breakfast Cuban, bagels, wraps, paninis, salads, smoothies, ice cream and of course, great coffee and tea!
Located at 1019 Florida Avenue, close to Alternate 19, this is a great place for those who enjoy a Vegan menu as well! Open 7 days a … (2 comments)
real estate: 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)
real estate: 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)
In the background, you see a large 'box' in the air......that is the Pinellas County Sherrif's Department lookout station watching over the festival. Our technology certainly has come a long way in the last fifty years!
The festival was, by the way, a big success. I managed to stop by for a few minutes between clients. It was blue skies, sunshine and temperatures up in the high 80's. Live entertainment had not started yet … (11 comments)
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John Chesnut Park in Palm Harbor Florida has over 6 miles of trails for walking and enjoying the sights on beautiful Lake Tarpon. 
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