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Indian Rocks Beach Florida | This Year’s Holiday Boat Parade was Windy and Magically Wonderful in 2007
December 19th, 2007 Categories: Boating, Community News, Pinellas County, Tampa Beach Living, Things to do, Waterfront Living
Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Boat Parade is a local Tradition
Indian Rocks Beach Florida – This past weekend our family went to Jimmy Iguana’s Restuarant and Open Air Waterfront Bar, a popular dock and dine (boaters always welcome here) in the Holiday Inn Harborside. It was the perfect spot to watch this years Indian Rocks Beach’s Holiday Boat Parade of 2007.
Now after a glorius week of 83 degree weather in Tampa Bay Florida, Saturday we were in for a change and the coldfront brought strong winds which started kicking up earlier that day as I watched the Clearwater Holiday Parade.
By sunset the tempatures had start dropping but nothing could dampen the spirits of those watching the dancing Christmas light on all the decked out boats along our intercoastal waterway. These Tampa Bay boaters were creative and colorful and each decorated boat was unique. Here are a couple of videos showing some of the boats in this years Indian Rocks Beach Boat Parade.
When you watch the videos you can hear the wind whipping out there. The captains did a great job keeping all the boats from bumping into each other in the narrow canal as it took an extra 30 minutes for some of the boats to make it to the parade. I hope the video gave you a glimpse into Christmas along the Tampa Florida Beaches.
There was a fabulous display of lights, decorations, animation and music on the boats that participated in this years Indian Rocks Beach Holiday boat parade. I guess the $4000 in prize money helped energize everyone’s Christmas spirit.
I took some pictures (however I need a better flash – rumor is Santa is hoping to bring one this year :-)) I also took some videos to share the experience for those that weren’t able to be with us in Indian Rocks Beach Florida this year.
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Boating and Waterfront Living in Tampa Bay
Boating is part of living on the waterfront in Tampa Bay. If you want to enjoy boating we have lots of different ways to enjoy boating from buying your own boat to being part of a boating club or sail boat racing team. We even have extensive classes at the Clearwater Sailing Center and the Clearwater Power Squadron. Wishing lots of “fun by the foot” when boating in 2008 as my friend, Shane Faunce says.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Just 5 more days until Christmas – Are you ready?
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Tarpon Springs Florida | Pinellas County Parks | A. L. Anderson Park
December 17th, 2007 Categories: Boating, Fishing, Parks and Recreration, Pinellas County, Things to do
Fun Things to do in Tarpon Springs Florida
Tarpon Springs, Florida is home to two of Pinellas Counties best Public Parks and today I‘d like to share information with you on A.L. Anderson Park located in Tarpon Springs Florida and is situated on Lake Tarpon.
Fred H Howard Park is the other Pinellas Park located in Tarpon Spings Florida and juts out into the Gulf of Mexico complete with it’s own beach.
Anderson Park – Boating, Dog Park, Picnics, Playgrounds and More
Pinellas County Park, A. L. Anderson Park, is made up of almost 130 acres of green space in Northern Pinellas County.
It has a distinctive hilly terrain and long nature trail and boardwalk along Lake Tarpon and Salmon Bay.
A.L. Anderson Park also has a playground for kids and is a favorite among Tampa Bay doggie paw grounds for dogs. This Pinellas County Park also had large areas of ample picnic tables overlooking the waterfront.
A. L. Anderson park officially opened in 1982 and is named after a former commissioner who was a fisherman and also won several conservation awards.
Today I want share some of my favorite things about A L Anderson Park in Tarpon Springs are:
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The Pinellas County public boat ramps for easy access to freshwater boating, jet skiing and more - the large parking lot is appreciated on busy holidays and weekends;
- These Pinellas County Parks have an elaborate Paw Playground for man’s best friend - the dog park is complete with fire hydrants, water and more;
- Playground for kids as well that overlooks Lake Tarpon and hilly terrain.
- It has several shaded picnic shelters - Bar-B-Ques, Family Picnics and Birthday Parties are a few of the uses that come to mind; One sits overlooking Lake Tarpon.
- Public restroom facilities are kept neat in clean in my experience;
Tarpon Springs Waterfront Homes – Bring Your Boat
Are you looking to buy a Tarpon Springs Waterfront Condo or Tampa Bay Lakefront Home for your boat where you can enjoy fishing, yacht cruising and pull your power boat up to your dock out back? Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….
** CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO SEE CLIENT VIDEO TESTIMONIALS **
Buyers tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too! 
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Clearwater Florida Real Estate Agent shares favorite Freshwater Fishing and Boating in Pinellas County
November 29th, 2007 Categories: Boating, Fishing, Parks and Recreration, Pinellas County, Things to do
Pinellas County, Florida - Lake Freshwater Fishing and Boating
Freshwater Boating on Lakes in Pinellas County:
Pinellas County, Florida has three popular FRESHWATER public boat docks and boat launching facilities along Lake Tarpon and Lake Seminole for those Pinellas County area residents that enjoy fishing, waterskiing, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing and more…
About Lake Tarpon: We are blessed to have Lake Tarpon located in Northern Pinellas County. This large popular freshwater lake is 5 miles long and one mile wide and is 8 to 12 feet deep on average so it can handle recreational boating of powerboats, jet skis as well as canoes and kayaks.
About Lake Seminole: This a large freshwater lake is found in the center of Pinellas County - close to the cities of Largo, Seminole and Pinellas Park.
Lake Seminole was actually created in the 1940s and has been used extensively since then for boating, skiing and fishing.
About Pinellas County Freshwater Boating Facilities:
A. L. Anderson Park - located at 39699 US Highway 19 North Tarpon Springs, Florida
- This 123 acre Pinellas County Park is on Lake Tarpon;
- Open 24 hours a Day;
- Restroom Facilities Available;
- Public Boat Dock & Launching facility;
John Chestnut Sr. Park - located at 2200 East Lake Road Palm Harbor Florida
- This 255 acre Pinellas County Park is adjacent to Lake Tarpon;
- Open Sunrise to Sunset - times vary based on seasons;
- Restroom Facilities Available;
- Public Boat Dock and Launching Facility;
Lake Seminole Park - located at 10015 Park Boulevard Seminole Florida
- This 250 acre Pinellas County Park is on Lake Seminole;
- Open Sunrise to Sunset - times vary based on seasons;
- Restroom Facilities Available;
- Public Boat Dock and Launching Facility;
Pinellas County Costs to use Boating Facilities:
Since late 2003 the county implemented a $5 per day Boat Trailer Parking Fee or if you are a frequent boater you may opt for the $100 annual pass. Otherwise the parks are FREE.
There is a Kiosk for you to pay your trailer parking fee.
Fishing in Pinellas County - You need a Florida Fishing License
Did you know that regardless of where you’re fishing or what you’re fishing for you need a license to fish in Florida.
Freshwater or Saltwater Licenses are currently $13.50 for one or $25.50 for a 1 year license for both Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing for Florida Residents. More about Pinellas County Fishing Licenses
Tampa Bay Waterfront Homes – Bring Your Boat
Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Waterfront Condo or Tampa Bay Lakefront Home for your boat where you can enjoy fishing, yacht cruising and pull your power boat up to your dock out back? Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….
** CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO SEE CLIENT VIDEO TESTIMONIALS **
Buyers tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us.
Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too!
Want more info, click to Search all Clearwater MLS listings includes all the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa MLS!
Click to Subscribe to Sandbars to Sunsets and get the Daily Digest by Email
Call us today at (727) 422–8901.
The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, REALTORS and your Clearwater Beach Real Estate Consultants and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed or published. All rights reserved. Plagiarism will be detected and is punishable by law.
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