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Belleair Beach is a
two-mile-long community with no commercial property at all.
Beaches in the community are public, but access is private.
It was chartered in 1950, and is two miles long. The
population is approximately 1630 full time residents. It
borders Clearwater and Sand Key Park on the North and Indian
Rocks Beach on the South.
The City of Belleair Beach is an upscale residential
community; home to families with children, empty nesters,
retirees, and seasonal residents, our city has a relaxed
peaceful atmosphere with all the advantages of waterfront
living and the charm of an old-fashioned friendly
neighborhood. Belleair Beach residents are justifiably proud
to have preserved one of the last strictly residential beach
neighborhoods in Pinellas County.
Although it is small community, Belleair Beach is a
progressive city with big city sophistication and a hometown
feel. It is located in the west center of the Tampa Bay
metropolitan area. Within a short distance, residents and
visitors alike can find world class shopping, professional
sports teams, dining and entertainment, and easy access to
international air and sea ports.
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Belleair Shore is a small,
private residential community along the Gulf of Mexico. The
town is dedicated to preserving the quality of a quiet,
residential life on the island. Belleair Shore is
perhaps the smallest town in Florida in both size and
population. Our community consists of approximately 55
private homes along the Gulf of Mexico, west of Gulf
Boulevard and just north of Indian Rocks Beach. If you are
looking to relocate to our area, Belleair Shore offers a
community of 100% residential homes! No businesses, stores,
schools, churches, etc are located in Belleair Shore. It is
a extremely quaint neighborhood where the most noise you'll
be likely to hear is the gentle whoosh of the Gulf of Mexico
at your front door and the chirping of seagulls at your
window! Another very unique feature of Belleair Shore is
that every home is gulf front and all share Gulf Blvd.
addresses. Although there are no public or commercial
facilities in our town, we join with the other Gulf Beach
municipalities in welcoming visitors to the many attractions
and beautiful beaches that are available on these barrier
islands.
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Clearwater Beach offers one of
the finest beaches in the world. White sandy powder adjacent
to aqua clear water to equal the finest beaches in the
Caribbean. Hotels are mingled with condos. Enjoy the beauty
of a sunset from the pier. Watch the arrival of the charter
fishing fleet as it returns to the marina. Clearwater Beach
is the northernmost developed barrier island along the Tampa
Bay Beaches. Unlike other island communities, Clearwater
Beach is part of the City of Clearwater.
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Indian Rocks Beach has three
miles of the friendliest beach located in the St.
Petersburg/Clearwater area. The city's tourist population is
one of its greatest assets and people come from all over the
world to visit Indian Rocks Beach for the city's fine
beaches and to watch the beautiful sunsets. The city
currently has twenty-plus beach accesses located along Gulf
Boulevard. Located within the city are several retail
businesses and quaint restaurants for the public's pleasure.
It is less than three miles along the Gulf of Mexico
and, like its neighboring barrier islands, waterfront
property faces either the Gulf or the Intracoastal Waterway.
At some points along this narrow piece of land you can view
both bodies of water!
A quiet town of approximately 4,000, Indian Rocks Beach was
initially developed in the 1920’s as a weekend getaway
destination for wealthy inland residents. Its 2.7 miles of
beachfront are popular with all ages and between its array
of motels and condominiums there are more than 20 beach
accesses previously mentioned.
Despite its sleepy appearance, Indian Rocks Beach is home to
some of the best known restaurants along the Gulf Coast, and
holds an Arts and Crafts Festival every November and April.
The city’s tourist population, especially in the winter
months, is one of its greatest assets.
Our easily accessible beaches and intracoastal waterways
provide an array of enjoyable activities for residents and
visitors alike.
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Indian Shores 2.5 miles of
beaches were reconstructed in 1992. It boasts of beautiful
white sand and a great beach access park at Tiki Gardens
Park, complete with showers and bathrooms open to visitors.
Indian Shores is proud host for the Suncoast Seabird
Sanctuary. This no-profit organization is dedicated to the
"rescue, repair, recuperation and potential release" of
rehabilitated, sick and injured wild birds that are native
to the Gulf coast of Pinellas county. Native birds found on
the Gulf coast include cormorants, brown pelicans and white
egrets. Bernie Higgins, songwriter of "Key Largo", performed
benefits that helped to raise the funds that initially
established the sanctuary. This Non-profit organization is
operated solely through public contributions. It is open to
the public every day and admission is free.
Indian Shores is approximately 2.65 miles of re-nourished
sandy beaches and is home to about 1500 residents. With the
addition of winter residents, the population grows to over
5000. The town host a variety of shops, restaurants, and
accommodations include motels, condos, and time-shares.
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Madeira Beach is one of the
most beautiful beaches in Florida, Madeira Beach is a 2.5
mile strip of sand that provides a haven for tourists.
Madeira Beach started as a fishing village and commercial
fishing is still an important part of the community's
activities. Each October the community hosts the
Seafood Festival at John's Pass attracting as many as
130,000 visitors to a fare of food, music, arts and crafts.
It is great fun. We go every year! Madeira Beach is an
ideal vacation spot for the whole family. The friendly
laid-back atmosphere is the reason many vacationers make
Madeira Beach their permanent home away from home.
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North Redington Beach is nearly
one mile of frontage on the Gulf of Mexico, the town offers
a blend of single family homes, mid-rise condominiums,
resort hotels, motels, restaurants and retail shops.
It is a small town with an eclectic mixture of waterfront
single family and multi-family residences fronting on both
the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. We have
local shops, restaurants, motels and hotels to provide for
the desires and comfort of our visitors. Almost a mile of
beautiful beach slopes gently into the Gulf for safe bathing
for children and adults alike. There are all the services
and amenities of a much larger city without the crowds,
bustle and impatience.
One of the early noteworthy events was the opening of the
Tides Bath Club on January 1, 1936 on approximately
one-quarter mile of frontage on the Gulf. This was one of
the first premier resorts on the Gulf beaches and included
numerous amenities. Many notable people stayed there,
including Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe during their
marriage. The club was demolished in 1996 and replaced by
214 luxury condominiums.
There are six beach accesses on the Gulf side, which are
marked for short and easy passage to the beach. The town has
two playground areas for children as well as two tennis
courts for the use of residents and visitors. Also available
about one mile north along Gulf Boulevard in the town of
Redington Shores is a county owned park which has ample
parking, access to the beach and shower and toilet
facilities.
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Redington Beach, to the north
of Madeira Beach, is residential property along the Gulf of
Mexico. The town's beautiful beaches are within walking
distance of any home. This primarily residential town of
less than two square miles and approximately 1700 residents,
is proud host of the new Tides Beach Club. This 214-unit
condominium fronts a quarter mile of the Gulf of Mexico.
This quaint residential community has private beaches with
no public parking and host only three motels on Gulf Blvd.
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Redington Shores is a
one-mile-long community provides accommodations for tourists
in the form of condominiums, hotels, motels and apartment
houses. There are also many quality restaurants. With 360
sunny days a year, this semi-tropical barrier island
community typifies the charm and variety of activities to be
found on Florida's famed Sun coast. Located midway between
Clearwater to the north and St. Pete Beach to the south,
Redington Shores is just 45 minutes from the Tampa Bay
International Airport.
If you are after more activities than what the soothing
relaxing beaches and sun provide. Tampa Bay and St.
Petersburg provide Professional Football, Professional
Hockey, Professional Baseball and numerous baseball training
camps, top rated Museums, Orchestra, Opera, Broadway shows
and an array of entertainment and entertainers from around
the world. All of this is accessible with in 30 to 45
minutes from The Town of Redington Shores
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St. Pete Beach offers some of
the most beautiful sun-kissed shores in the Sunshine State,
and is home to the famous Don CeSar Beach Resort. Historic
St. Pete Beach is filled with great stories, wonderful
restaurants, beautiful sunsets and picture perfect weather.
If shopping interests you, you will want to visit the
specialty boutiques in Pass-A-Grille and in the "Historic
Corey Avenue Shopping District" or any of the other great
shops located on Gulf Blvd.
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Sand Key
just
south of Clearwater Beach, is known for its gorgeous
beachfront park and spectacular high rise condos. The key to
the popularity of the park is the jetty extending into the
Gulf, creating ideal conditions for swimming and fishing.
Sand Key Park, a county-owned, 95- acre park offers wide
sandy beaches, nine boardwalks, a playground, showering
facilities, restrooms, fishing, picnic areas, biking,
jogging, roller blading trails. Year after year, it has been
ranked in the Top 20 Beaches of the United States. Sand Key
is actually a two-mile long isthmus. The majority of
residences on Sand Key are high rise condos, yet there are
some town homes and single family homes on the Intracoastal
side. With all of its tall condominiums, Sand Key has an
impressive gulf front, big city look. Nestled between
Clearwater Harbor's remarkable sunrises and the Gulf of
Mexico's breathtaking sunsets, Sand Key is a unique tropical
island and one of our favorite places!
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Treasure Island is a lively
beach area has lots to offer: water sports galore, dining,
shopping and nightlife. Directly over the pass is Kingfish
Wharf, a quaint collection of shops, restaurants and cruise
boats. Across the street is a popular fishing area. Numerous
beach accesses and ample parking make Treasure Island a sun
lover's paradise. The brilliant sun, white sandy beaches and
glorious sunsets are part of everyday life. You will
know you are home when you cross one of the three bridges
that brings you to the tropical world of lush flowers, palm
trees, parrots, pelicans and dolphins that is Treasure
Island!
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Tierra Verde An island
community with boating influences that is the location for
Fort De Soto Park, home of the No. 1 beach in the United
States. Both residental single family homes co exist
with cozy condos and town homes! Truely a paradise found.
"The Island" residents enjoy many fine restaurants and
fabulous views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge!
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