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5 Pinellas County, Florida Towns You Should Visit

Posted 24th July, 2024
By Alex Kallimanis
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Pinellas County, Florida is a vacation paradise in the Tampa Bay area. Winter is the busiest time of the year in the county, as northerners flock to escape the harsh elements. Home to around 960,000 residents, it is the most densely populated county in the state.

Clearwater and St. Petersburg are the most popular vacation destinations in Pinellas County. But beaches and resorts are only a fraction of what makes this a unique holiday getaway. A plethora of diverse restaurants and a huge variety of birds are further reasons.

Posted in Florida, United States of America. Tagged Clearwater, couples travel, Dunedin, Florida, Pinellas County, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, USA

Unique Florida Gulf Coast Destinations

Posted 15th December, 2021
By Alex Kallimanis
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The Gulf coast of Florida is a paradise for visitors. Warm winter temperatures are a welcome reprieve for northerners seeking to escape snow shoveling. Lined with sandy beaches, nature preserves, vibrant communities and historic towns, there’s a variety of things to do for couples, families and solo travelers. Here are some of the most unique destinations along the Florida gulf coast!

Posted in Americas, United States of America. Tagged beaches, breweries, Cedar Key, couples travel, Crystal River, Destin, Dunedin, Florida, Gulf Coast, Gulf of Mexico, hotels, Restaurants, Sanibel Island, State Park, Tarpon Springs, USA

Moving to Florida Tips: Home Buying to Relocating

Posted 3rd June, 2021
By Alex Kallimanis
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Florida is a vacation paradise with a lot to offer visitors of all ages. There are are lot of great places to live in Florida, especially along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. This article covers tips on planning your move and buying a home in Florida.

Posted in Florida. Tagged Florida, Gulf Coast, home buying, insurance, mortgage, Moving, Tampa, Tarpon Springs

Florida Vacation Destinations: 22 Sunny Gems

Posted 5th June, 2020
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on August 3rd, 2024 at 01:18 amThe sunshine state is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. Orlando draws upwards of 75 million visitors per year, thanks to being the theme park capital of the world. That is more visitors than anywhere else on the planet. But Florida’s beautiful beach lined coast,…

Posted in Americas, Florida, North America, United States of America. Tagged Amelia Island, Anna Maria Island, Atlantic Beach, Bonita Springs, Cape San Blas, Cedar Key, Crystal River, Destin, Dry Tortugas National Park, Fakahatchee Strand State Park Preserve, Honeymoon Island, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Matlacha, Ocala, Punta Gorda, Sanibel Island, St. Andrews State Park, Tarpon Springs, USA, West Palm Beach, Winter Park, Ybor City

Tarpon Springs, Florida: A Local Guide

Posted 20th May, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Just 30 miles northwest of Tampa, Tarpon Springs has the largest per capita Greek American population among USA destinations. Around 25% of over 29,000 Tarpon residents are of Greek descent. An abundance of excellent Greek restaurants, bakeries, fresh seafood, craft breweries, boutique shops, beach concerts and festivals makes Tarpon Springs a popular tourist draw – especially on weekends.

The Sponge Docks are also a great place to take a boat tour to nearby Anclote Key, for fishing, dolphin watching, or a small boat sunset cruise. This unique Florida Gulf Coast town offers a slice of the Mediterranean along Dodecanese Boulevard and Athens Street. Revitalized downtown Tarpon Springs is home to an additional wealth of excellent restaurants, a hip cocktail bar, wine bar and breweries among hip hangouts.

These are some of the best places to visit in Tarpon SPrings!