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Clearwater Beach Florida | Earns Blue Wave Designation for EcoFriendly Clean Beaches
October 11th, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Green Living, Parks and Recreration, Pinellas County, Tampa Beach Living, Things to do, Waterfront Living
Clearwater Beach Florida | Protecting our Top Beaches
Clean Beaches Council is a not-for-profit organization that has been around since 1998 pioneering America’s first environmental certification program for our beach - the Blue Wave Campaign.
The Blue Wave Campaign’s goal is to promote public awareness and a community partnership that involves a voluntary pledge and voluntary participation towards taking care of our beach along with responsible beach management.
In Tampa Bay Florida and especially on Clearwater Beach, tourism is our major industry and plays a vital role to our local economy. We’re not alone, the Clean Beaches Council explains that our United States beaches and coastal areas “offer unique recreation, support maritime commerce and provide jobs for coastal communities. In fact, beach tourism contributes over $640 billion annually to the US Economy (85% of all tourist revenue)”
In the last 10 years there have been over 20,000 health advisories issued relating to water quality in the United States and here in the Tampa Bay area we are only too familiar with the additional impacts of storms and new construction on Pinellas County beach erosion. Every year miles of beaches are lost to beach erosion.
We’ve loved living on our beautiful Pinellas Gulf beaches and we’ve also seen many changes over the last 18 years. With more properties on the beaches and more people visiting our beaches it takes even more effort to ensure that we embrace “low impact” living and work to ensure sustainable beaches.
I believe now is the time to commit to working together: Pinellas County government + Our Beach Communities + National Parks + Residents + Tourist to preserve our local economy and more importantly for our kids - YOU and the Blue Wave Campaign can help! In other articles we detailed the:
- Info on the Pinellas Beaches that earned the Blue Wave Designation;
- 7 things YOU can do to Keep Clearwater’s Beaches the Best in America!
Additional Resources:
More Eco Friendly | Green | Blue News:
- Keeping Clearwater Beach FL Clean and Beautiful by Jack Haydon
- Home Depot Goes Green in Clearwater, FLorida - by Cyndee Haydon
- Eco Friendly Pest Control Soluton for Tampa Bay Homes by Leah Ross
- Albuquerque Eco-Friendly living by Ashley Drake Gephart
- Ventura County Leads the Way in Green Waste Recycling by Mana Tulberg
- Our ski resorts are now 100% wind powered (almost) by Joanne Hanson
- Green Building in Houston TX by Stephanie Edwards-Musa
- Going Green in Brea ~ Or You Call,…They Haul! by Lynda Eisenmann
- High Performance Home vs. GREEN Homes by Stephanie Edwards-Musa
- What Makes a LEED Home Different by Stephanie Edwards-Musa
Clearwater Beach Real Estate
Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Florida Home or Clearwater Condo? 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 a Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent,especially 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! 
We can provide you with complimentary information on Relocations ~ Waterfront Homes for Sale, Town homes Condos & Villas ~ Beach House of Your Dreams ~ Clearwater Vacation Homes ~ Clearwater Second Homes ~ Florida Investment Property in Pinellas County ~ Luxury Homes ~ Luxury Condos for Sale in the Tampa Bay resort areas ~ Condos for Boaters ~ Homes for Boaters ~ Boat Ramps ~ Boating ~ Golf Course Homes ~ Diving ~ Freshwater Fishing ~ Saltwater Fishing ~ Latest Home Insurance info ~ Latest Property Taxes Info ~ 1031 Exchange ~ Real Estate Market Reports ~ Resort Properties ~ Condos on the Beach ~ Beach Bargains ~ Foreclosures ~ Pool Homes ~ Homes on the Intercoastal Waterways ~
We can help you buy or sell a home or condo in Clearwater | Clearwater Beach | Sand Key Condos | Island Estates Homes | Saint Petersburg | Palm Harbor | Dunedin | Safety Harbor | Tarpon Springs | Largo | Belleair | Oldsmar | Ozona | Pinellas Park | Gulfport | Tierra Verde | Indian Rocks Beach | Indian Shores | Madeira Beach | Treasure Island | St Pete Beach | Redington Beach | Gulf Beaches | Tampa Bay | South Tampa | 33767
*The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, 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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Clearwater FL | Pinellas County Home to Best Beaches in the United States
October 2nd, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Community News, Parks and Recreration, Tampa Beach Living, Things to do
Pinellas County Florida Beaches ~ Experience Living in Tropical Paradise
Pinellas County Florida is 280 square miles of pure Tropical Paradise which is home to around 1 million residents. Pinellas County has 35 miles of amazing beaches that have been recognized as some of the best beaches in the world.
It is also one of the few places in the world able to claim three award winning beaches that have received the Blue Wave Award, be named Top Beaches in the US and win a Healthy Beach award. Pinellas County’s beaches go from Ft Desoto Beach near Tierra Verde, Florida at the southernmost point up to Fred H Howard Park in the north in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Come Home to Pinellas County’s Top Beaches
Dr. Stephen Leatherman, known as “Dr. Beach,” the director of the International Hurricane Centre at Florida International University, compiles a list of top beaches every year.
He evaluates more than 650 beaches throughout the United States and judges them based on 50 critieria that fall into 4 main categories:
- Physical Factors such as softness of the sand, waves - number and size;
- Biological Factors such as color and water condition;
- Presence of wildlife;
- Human Use and Impacts such as lifeguards, great views and traffic.”
Pinellas County Florida | Gulf Beaches Awarded Top Honors:
- #1 Best Beach in the United States - 2005 - Fort Desoto Beach , Florida (Tierra Verde)
- #1 City Beach in the Gulf Region.- Clearwater Beach, Florida
- #2 of Top 10 Best Beaches in the United States - 2006, 2007 - Caladesi Island State Park - Dunedin, Florida
Pinellas County Beaches| More Awards and earned Recognition:
- Top 20 Park Beaches in the US - 2007 - Caladesi Island State Park - Dunedin, Florida by Reserve America’s Campgrounds and Outdoor Awards
- Top 10 Romantic Spots in the US - 2007 - Caladesi Island State Park - Dunedin, Florida by Reserve America’s Campgrounds and Outdoor Awards
- Top 25 Top Canoeing Spots in the US - 2007 - Caladesi Island State Park - Dunedin, Florida by Reserve America’s Campgrounds and Outdoor Awards
- Fort De Soto Park, Sand Key Beach, Clearwater Beach and Caladesi Park were recognized National Healthy Beaches Campaign and each won the Healthy Beach Award,
- 13 Pinellas County Beaches annually receive the Blue Wave Award. Given by the nonprofit Clean Beaches Council, the Blue Wave Award is America’s first national environmental beach certification program.
Pinellas County FL | 12 Gulf Front Beach Communities with Waterfront Homes and Condos
- Homes and Condos on Tierra Verde Florida (Home to Ft DeSoto Beach)
- Homes and Condos on St Pete Beach Florida
- Homes and Condos on Treasure Island Florida
- Homes and Condos on Madeira Beach Florida
- Homes and Condos on North Redington Beach Florida
- Homes and Condos on Redington Shores Florida
- Homes and Condos on Indian Shores Florida
- Homes and Condos on Indian Rocks Beach Florida
- Homes and Condos on Belleair Shore Florida
- Homes and Condos on Clearwater Beach - Sand Key Florida
- Homes and Condos on Dunedin (Home to Caladesi State Park and Honeymoon Island) FLorida
- Homes and Condos on Tarpon Springs FLorida
We can help you learn more about these communities as well as provide you with the information and service you need to buy a beach home or buy a condo on the white sands of the gulf of mexico - beach living at it’s finest.
Clearwater Beach Real Estate
Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Florida Home or Clearwater Condo? 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 a Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent,especially 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!
We can provide you with complimentary information on Relocations ~ Waterfront Homes for Sale, Town homes Condos & Villas ~ Beach House of Your Dreams ~ Clearwater Vacation Homes ~ Clearwater Second Homes ~ Florida Investment Property in Pinellas County ~ Luxury Homes ~ Luxury Condos for Sale in the Tampa Bay resort areas ~ Condos for Boaters ~ Homes for Boaters ~ Boat Ramps ~ Boating ~ Golf ~ Diving ~ Freshwater Fishing ~ Saltwater Fishing ~ Latest Home Insurance info ~ Latest Property Taxes Info ~ 1031 Exchange ~ Real Estate Market Reports ~ Resort Properties ~ Condos on the Beach ~ Beach Bargains ~ Foreclosures ~ Pool Homes ~ Homes on the Intercoastal Waterways ~
We can help you buy or sell a home or condo in Clearwater | Clearwater Beach | Sand Key Condos | Island Estates Homes | Saint Petersburg | Palm Harbor | Dunedin | Safety Harbor | Tarpon Springs | Largo | Belleair | Oldsmar | Ozona | Pinellas Park | Gulfport | Tierra Verde | Indian Rocks Beach | Indian Shores | Madeira Beach | Treasure Island | St Pete Beach | Redington Beach | Gulf Beaches | Tampa Bay | South Tampa | 33767
*The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, 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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Clearwater Beach Florida | 7 Simple Things Keep our Gulf Beaches Clean and Green
August 22nd, 2007 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Green Living, Parks and Recreration, Tampa Beach Living, Things to do
Clearwater Beach Florida | Promoting Clean Beaches in Pinellas County
Recently I wrote an article explaining that Pinellas County Florida is home to some of the Best Beaches in the United States and it got my thinking - what can we do to keep them this way!
Clearwater Area Clean Beaches | How do we keep them that way?
Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater had done their part to set a plan and process in place to help keep our Beaches Clean by embracing the Clean Beaches Council’s Blue Wave Designation, now we need to pitch in and do our part.
7 Easy Things You Can do Keep our Pinellas County Gulf Beaches Clean & Healthy
1) Just like you learned in Scouts - Leave no Trace behind - if you brought it with you take it out or throw it away;
2) Use the Public Restrooms - this helps keep our water quality good and clean;
3) Stay on the trails and off the sand dunes - the sea grass and ground cover on the dunes is an important part of preventing erosion of our beaches. Clearwater provides many pubic beach access places for this reason;
4) Use the showers and wash off before entering the beaches - again keeping our water quality high;
5) Respect the wildlife and habitat - everything has a purpose and supports part of the beaches life eco-cycle;
6) We have many dog friendly beaches in Pinellas County - remember to do your part and pick up after your pet and keep our beaches sanitary;
7) Participate in different ways like our periodic Beach Clean Up days and more. Consider challenging the kids to see who can pick up the most trash before you leave the beach.
- inspired by the Clean Beaches Council - a non-profit committed to sustaining our beaches through public awareness and community involvement.
More Eco-Friendly News and Information:
- Clearwater Beach FL Goes Green | Blue Wave Protects Beaches - by Cyndee Haydon
- Tampa Bay Participates in Clean Beaches Week - by Cyndee Haydon
- Home Depot Goes Green in Clearwater, FLorida - by Cyndee Haydon
- Eco Friendly Pest Control Soluton for Tampa Bay Homes by Leah Ross
- Our ski resorts are now 100% wind powered (almost) by Joanne Hanson
- Green Building in Houston TX by Stephanie Edwards-Musa
- Going Green in Brea ~ Or You Call,…They Haul! by Lynda Eisenmann
- Albuquerque Eco-Friendly living by Ashley Drake Gephart
- High Performance Home vs. GREEN Homes by Stephanie Edwards-Musa
- What Makes a LEED Home Different by Stephanie Edwards-Musa
- GREEN Building Makes Its Way To Australia by Stephanie Edwards-Musa
Clearwater Beach Real Estate
You can learn more about Clearwater Beach & Gulf Beaches Condos and Homes and see all condos, townhomes, and homes available for sale by just putting in your email. Get access to the best properties immediately as they come on the market or you can Search the Tampa Bay MLS for all gulf beach homes and condos for sale by all Tampa Bay real estate companies in the Tampa Bay area.
If you are interested in learning more about Beach Homes and Condos for Sale in Clearwater Beach and Pinellas County just visit our informational Tampa Bay Real Estatewebsite for Home Buyers. Having lived on the Gulf Beaches of Pinellas County Florida for over 15 years we share a special passion for helping people make their “beach living” dreams become a reality!
Clearwater Florida Real Estate
Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Beach Condo or Clearwater Home? 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 a Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent,especially 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!
Relocations ~ Waterfront Homes for Sale, Townhomes Condos & Villas ~ Beach House of Your Dreams ~ Find the Perfect Vacation Home or Florida Investment Property in Pinellas County ~ Luxury Homes ~ Luxury Condos for Sale in the Tampa Bay resort areas ~ Homes and Condos for Boaters ~ Boat Slips ~ Golf communities ~ Pool Homes ~ Green Living ~ 1031 exchanges
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*The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon, Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agents 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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