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Enjoy these Clearwater Beach Florida - Island Estates and Tampa Beach Holiday Boat Parades
December 9th, 2009 Categories: Boating, Clearwater Beach Florida, Community News
Clearwater Florida and other local Beach towns hold Holiday Boat Parades
Clearwater Beach Florida - Living in Clearwater one of our favorite things to do in December is to enjoy the beautiful Holiday Boat Parades held in the various Tampa beach towns. Unfortunately Dunedin’s and St Pete Beach boat parades were cancelled last weekend because of windy weather and currently there is no make up date.
For us, the Clearwater Beach - Island Estates Memorial Parade is one of our favorites and will be hosting their boat parade this weekend. You can see various lighted boat parades as far north as Tarpon Springs Florida down to Tierra Verde (southern Pinellas County) tonight. We’re so lucky to have so many great options. If you go, let me know what you think!
Here’s a list of the local parades we found going on the next two weekends (weather permitting).
Tierra Verde Florida (December 9th) is holding their boat parade tonight (Wednesday, December 9th) so if you have have time head down tonight and check it out.
Island Estates - Clearwater Beach Florida (December 12th) - One of the most popular in the area, this year’s parade on December 12th, 2009 and marks the 35th year that this parade. The boat parade is sponsored by the Island Estates Yacht Club. Boats. All boats will assemble at 6 pm in Mandalay Channel, between Island Estates and Clearwater Beach. They will proceed through Island Estates’ canals, arriving downtown at Coachman Park at 8 pm, then they will sail under Memorial Causeway Bridge, down the Clearwater Marina Channel and winds up finishing at the Clearwater Yacht Club on the southern end of Clearwater Beach.
Tarpon Springs Florida (December 12th)- I couldn’t find the details but I know it’s being held this Saturday night as well and runs along the sponge docks. My friends the Mason’s love watching from their backyard every year. So if you’re in that area be sure to check it out.
St Petersburg Florida (Downtown) (Saturday, December 12th) - The will be hosting a lighted boat parade this Saturday as well.
Treasure Island Florida - (Sunday, December 13) They are holding their Christmas Boat Parade this Sunday and it will begin at 6:20 p.m. at the Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club, 400 Treasure Island Causeway.
NEW!! Tarpon Springs FL - Lake Tarpon (Saturday, December 19th)This year is the first year for a lighted Christmas Boat Parade and will be held next weekend on Lake Tarpon. The parade begins at the Tarpon Turtle at 7PM (earlier than last year). See TarponTurtle.com for their location.
Madeira Beach Florida ( Saturday, December 19th) Will actually have 2 lighted boat parades. Their Festival of Lights boat parades will hold the first for smaller boats. It starts at John’s Pass at 6:15 p.m., heading north through all channels and ending at the Tom Stuart Causeway. The 2nd boat parade, for larger boats, begins at Tom Stuart Causeway at 6:30 p.m. and ends at John’s Pass. Both of these parades are expected to end at about 8:30 p.m. in addition, Santa will visit John’s Pass Village about 7 p.m.
Indian Rocks Beach Florida (Saturday December 19th) has their boat parade beginning at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Harbourside and proceeding north under the Walsingham Bridge. We actually have taken video of this boat parade in the past - and Jimmy Iguanas is a great place to see the parade from but get there early!! You can check it out
Redingtons and Indian Shores Florida (Sunday, December 20th) will hold the last boat parade of the season is longer than most and will begin at about 6 p.m. These festive boats will start at the Welch Causeway Bridge in Madeira Beach Florida, and then the boats will head north among the intercoastal waterways in Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores and Indian Shores. The parade is expected to end about 10 p.m.
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Clearwater Beach Florida Boating | Guide to Dining by Boat at Waterfront Restaurants
January 8th, 2008 Categories: Boating, Clearwater Beach Florida, Island Estates Florida, Restaurants
Clearwater Beach Boat Friendly Restaurants
Clearwater Beach, Florida ~ We have four waterfront or beachfront restaurants to dine by boat on Island Estates and Clearwater Beach. They are easily accessible by boat – why not check them out!
Do you enjoy boating in Tampa Bay? Try something different for lunch or dinner today and plan on stopping into one of these local establishments when you’re out boating.
Bring your Boat and Dine | Clearwater Beach & Island Estates Florida
Island Way Grill, located in the Island Estates Florida waterfront neighborhood.
The Island Way Grill has actually put in new boat docks behind their waterfront restaurant for just this purpose. Check it out. Their phone# is 727-461-6617
Crabby Bills Seafood Restaurant on Clearwater Beach is located just off the Clearwater Harbor, next to the Clearwater Marina.
See the Clearwater Marina manager to dock up for dining. It’s within walking distance of Pier 60, the beach and various attractions. Their phone# is 727-210-1313.
South Clearwater Beach is home to these 2 waterfront restaurants in an area with lots of Clearwater beach condos- Jimmy’s Fish House & Iguana Bar and Shepard’s Restaurant and Tiki bar - we encourage you to check them out.
Jimmy’s Fish House is located on the beach / waterfront at the Gulfview Resort on South Clearwater Beach.
Their phone# is 727-446-9720
Shephard’s is just north of the Sand Key Bridge. It is located on the channel heading to the Gulf of Mexico, however, there are no boat docks here - local boaters just drop an anchor and wade in. Be aware of the currents - strong currents can be a concern in these Clearwater waters. (see photo below)
Be prepared to find hundreds of other boats anchored on South Clearwater Beach at Shephards on the nice weekends and holidays. It’s conveniently located between just north of Sand Key Beach. Their phone# is 727-441-6875
Shephard’s has a live webcam so you can always take a peek at what’s happening on Clearwater Beach including the bridge to Sand Key condos can be seen in the background too.
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The nearest boat ramp to Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Island Estates, Florida is the Seminole Street Boat Dock in Clearwater, Florida located off Alt US 19 / Ft. Harrison just north of Downtown Clearwater & Drew Street
- Address: 198 Seminole Street Clearwater Florida 33755
Phone: 727-443-3207 - Fee: $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents;
- They have bait shop, gas and are open 24 hours a day.
However, if you have a small boat (under 15 ft) , jet ski, etc. you can use the FREE Clearwater Beach Recreational Complex Boat Ramp on Clearwater Beach, Florida Located at the eastern most point of Bay Esplanade next to the Clearwater Beach Recreational Complex off Mandalay Blvd.
- Address: 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
- Fee: There is no fee to use this ramp. (currently being remodeled)
This facility has handicap access, restrooms, boat ramp and parking.
If you go dining by boat - let us know how you liked it! If you find other great dining by boat spots be sure and let us know.
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Clearwater Real Estate looks Best as the Sun Sets | Sunday’s Sunset
January 6th, 2008 Categories: Boating, Clearwater Florida, Sunday Sunsets, Waterfront Living
Clearwater Florida Sunset Series
Living on the west coast of Florida means great sunsets are just one of the many perks. Living on the Gulf of Mexico – we catch lots of great Clearwater sunsets on the water and off.
When I was looking for the perfect quote this one caught my eye this week. While it’s not purely for the sunset – many of you may enjoy the sentiment as you head into a new week at work!
Here’s our favorite sunset of the week that we took. If you have a sunset you want to share just email it to me at cyndee@sandbarstosunsets.com
This week in Clearwater Florida we had a record cold week in the 30’s (a low established over 50 years ago) however today it was back in the 70’s :-) now that’s what I’m talking about.
I have to admit looking at this beautiful sunset photo warms me up even now. It also showcases one of the favorite past times in the Tampa Bay area…boating, crusing, sailing, fishing – life on the water is a joy many share.
Clearwater Real Estate Agents Favorite Florida Sunset
May all your Tampa Bay sunsets be beautiful ones this week and here’s hoping your boat isn’t rocked by the guy who’s NOT rowing! 
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