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Pinellas County Communities Belleair
- The Town of Belleair, Florida is a municipality located in Pinellas
County on Florida's west coast, bordered on the north by the City of
Clearwater, on the east, by the City of Largo, on the south, by the
city of Belleair Bluffs, and on its west, by Clearwater Harbor and
barrier islands that contain some of the best beaches in the state. The
Town of Belleair is a residential community of approximately 4,100
people, containing the historic Belleview Biltmore hotel, three
eighteen hole golf courses, and several commercial businesses and
professional offices. | Clearwater
- Literally translated "Clear Water" from the native Indian
"Pocotopaug", the area was named for its abundant fresh springs along
the shore. Settled by colonists in the mid-1830s, it was not until the
1890s that Clearwater gained a reputation as a resort community.
Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County and is located on the
highest coastal bluff in Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
the population of Clearwater is over 108,000 residents (demographic
profile) Two
major airports are conveniently nearby: Tampa International Airport and
St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport. The downtown area is
the gateway to the beautiful Clearwater beaches. In
addition, the City of Clearwater offers conference and exhibition
facilities at the Harborview Center. This center is beautifully
situated on the bluff overlooking Clearwater Harbor and the Gulf of
Mexico on the western end of downtown. The facility has conference
space available for 40 to 1,400 people and exhibition space of 30,000
gross square feet (180 booths). | Clearwater Beach
- Clearwater Beach is the Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico
according to Dr. Stephen Leatherman ("Dr. Beach"), a Florida
International University professor who has been ranking America?s
beaches for nine years. USATODAY.com readers ranked Clearwater Beach in
their 2001Top 10 list of Best Beaches from Maine to Hawaii. Caladesi
Island and Sand Key beaches have been named among the Best Natural
Beaches in the United States. Caladesi Island State Park is currently
ranked sixth, primarily for its water quality, rustic charm, clean
beaches, on-site amenities and its emphasis on wildlife. Pinellas
County is the only Florida destination which can say it has two of the
top 10 beaches (Fort DeSoto Park is ranked seventh). Conde Nast
Traveler has also recognized Clearwater Beach as the best city beach on
the Gulf of Mexico. Clearwater Beach is consistently ranked "best
beach" by Tampa Bay Magazine. | Countryside - | | Crystal Beach - in Destin, Florida, is a friendly beach neighborhood with an "old Florida" feel. | Dunedin
- "Delightful" Dunedin's village-like atmosphere, natural wooded and
subtropical settings, three and a half miles of picturesque waterfront
and a relaxed lifestyle has lured people for decades from around the
world. Midway on Florida's west coast, in the heart of the popular
Pinellas Suncoast, Dunedin is one of the few open waterfront
communities from Sarasota to Cedar Key where buildings do not obscure
the view It
may be the world's healthiest climate and all the year-round outdoor
fun that only Florida can provide that lures visitors to Dunedin, but
it is Dunedin's village quaintness coupled with its progressive vision
and masterful planning that keeps them here. Dunedin is not surprised
that many seasonal visitors elect to stay once they discover Dunedin is
without the trappings and congestion of most Florida resort towns. | East Lake - East Lake is actually Palm Harbor. There has been an on again, off again move to form a new town but it hasn't moved forward. | Feather Sound
- Feather Sound is a residential community located on the eastern edge
of Pinellas County, Florida in the heart of the Tampa Bay metropolitan
area. This collection of neighborhoods and adjacent businesses has
developed over the past twenty years and continues to grow at a
moderate pace. It's central location is convenient to most bay area
destinations yet it remains a partly secluded spot with a bird
sanctuary at its north and eastern borders. While
located in a major metropolitan area it retains a small town
atmosphere. Children and adults alike can be seen about at all times of
the day riding bikes, walking, jogging or otherwise enjoying the
outdoors and the company of their neighbors. We invite you to explore
our site and share with us our community if not in person at least in
spirit. | Gulfport
- Gulfport is known as the Gateway to the Gulf as it is the point of
departure for the Gulf of Mexico. It faces Boca Ciega Bay, which leads
to the Gulf. Today,
if you walk along tree lined Beach Boulevard you will notice beautiful
old buildings and the charm of Florida before developers took over in
various other villages and cities in Florida. In fact, the only tall
buildings you will encounter are the condo complex of Town Shores of
Gulfport, which in no way spoils the idyllic atmosphere of the town. | Indian Shores -
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. | Kenneth City
- Kenneth City, FL, population 4,400, is located in Florida's Pinellas
county, about 4.0 miles from St Petersburg and 11.5 miles from
Clearwater. Through
the 90's Kenneth City's population has declined by about 1%. It is
estimated that in recent years Kenneth City's population has been
growing at an annual rate of less than one percent. | Largo -
Largo is a community of more than 70,000 residents and continues to
grow through voluntary annexation. Over the last 10 years, the City has
developed such landmark projects as Largo Central Park and the Largo
Cultural Center. Downtown redevelopment is currently underway, and
plans are in place to open a new, 93,000 square-foot library in 2005.
From the days of its pioneer roots to today, Largo remains your City of
Progress. | | Madeira Beach - On the Gulf of Mexico waits an island two miles long and a SMILE wide. The
City of Madeira Beach is an ideal vacation spot for the whole family.
We are proud of our clean streets, quiet neighborhoods, excellent
public services, superb law enforcement and fire protection, and a
government that listens to the people. Our friendly laid-back
atmosphere is the reason many vacationers make Madeira Beach their
permanent home away from home. | Reddington Beach -
A native from Iowa named David Welch owned most the land from John's
Pass to Indian Rocks Beach. In the early 1930's a man by the name of
Charles Redington purchased the northern end of David Welch's property
and in 1935 built the first permanent residence in the area. Three
cities that Redington one owned are Redington Beach, incorporated in
1935, North Redington incorporated in 1953 and Redington Shores that
incorporated in 1956. 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. | Oldsmar
- located halfway between Tampa and Clearwater at the northern tip of
Tampa Bay. This ideal location has earned the town the nickname “Top o’
the Bay.” It is less than five minutes from the Bay and just an hour
from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The waters of Tampa
Bay, the Gulf and Lake Tarpon combine to make these an area of
unparalleled recreational and leisure time activities. Just a sample of
what you can choose from in Oldsmar includes swimming, fishing and
boating, water skiing, snorkeling and scuba diving, jet skiing and
windsurfing. More than dozen championship golf courses are located in
the Oldsmar region and available to the public. The City of Oldsmar is
home to R.E. Olds Park, which is located on the shores of Old Tampa Bay
and contains a 200-foot fishing pier, oak-shaded Bayside picnic
facilities and a children’s playground. | Ozona - | | Palm Harbor -
Palm Harbor sits along the Gulf of Mexico in Pinellas County between
Clearwater and Tarpon Springs. It has a friendly, small town
atmosphere, but is just 20 miles west of the city of Tampa. This gives
Palm Harbor all the advantages and conveniences of the bigger city,
without the crowds or the cost. This charming community has large
shopping plazas, as well as unique boutiques and gourmet restaurants.
Sailing, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming are a part of
everyday life in Palm Harbor. You’ll find championship golf courses and
tennis courts open year round, and more than 300 species of fish are
found in the waters surrounding Palm Harbor, making it a premier
fishing spot. There are also plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking
and birding in the many local parks in the area, and you are just
minutes from the famous Pinellas Park bike trail. Staying in Palm
Harbor gives visitors the best of both worlds. They can enjoy the small
town setting, yet have easy access to many of Florida’s most popular
family attractions. Lodging in Palm Harbor is also plentiful and
includes luxury resorts, private vacation homes, cottages, condos and
hotels. | Pinellas Park
- Pinellas Park and the mid-county area of Pinellas County are
conveniently and centrally located in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida.
The area’s major highways lead directly to Tampa, St. Petersburg,
Clearwater, Sarasota, and Gulf Beaches.
This friendly and attractive City has low crime, high employment, and a
favorable tax base. Many say it provides a home town setting in the
midst of a densely populated with region with ample shopping,
restaurants, entertainment, higher education, cultural and sports
events, and outdoor activities. Housing values are good, parks and
recreation are ample, and residents are just 15 minutes from the beach.
| Safety Harbor
- Located close to airports, shopping and schools, the city of Safety
Harbor provides access to a variety of commercial as well as
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike in this
scenic setting. With
business booming, Safety Harbor has become a destination in and of
itself. People travel from miles around to visit the widely renowned
Safety Harbor Resort & Spa and enjoy the pace and charm of this
growing community. We invite you to tour this website and you, too,
will understand the beauty and bounty that Safety Harbor holds. | St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg still retains much of the resort-town flavor its
founders so cherished, a community of pelicans, porpoises, endless
sunshine and sailboats. More
than 900 events bring over 10 million people each year to the sunshine
city to experience yacht races, triathlons, baseball, basketball,
cycling, cultural exhibits, and music.The city easily attracts tourists
with its cultural district that includes seven museums in the downtown
district. A state university, 10 marine institutes and more than two
dozen galleries, and the All Children’s Research Center attest to the
city’s commitment to education and health care. Historic neighborhoods
continue to be restored, as residents invest in their communities with
a great source of pride. | | St. Pete Beach
- Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico on the western edge of the
Tampa Bay area, St. Pete Beach is only 45 minutes from Busch Gardens in
Tampa and 90 minutes from Disney World, Epcot and Universal Studios in
Orlando. Enjoy
our beautiful four-mile-long white sandy beach and take advantage of
the many recreational activities offered. Visit our National Historic
District located at the southern tip of St. Pete Beach in
Pass-a-Grille. Learn about the area's history at the Gulf Beaches
Historical Museum and don't forget to check out the quaint shops and
restaurants along 8th Avenue. Discover
"Historic Corey Avenue". Here you will find a variety of unique shops,
galleries, restaurants and the historic Beach Theater. | Seminole
- The 2000 census proved Greater Seminole was a thriving, growing
community. 73, 293 live in Seminole and the surrounding unincorporated
areas, which include Bay Pines to the south and neighborhoods west and
east of the city. Within city limits, the census counted 10,890
residents. However, the surveying was done before recent annexations
that have boosted the population to
almost 17,100. While
Greater Seminole is popular with retirees, the number of younger people
and families attracted by the climate and growing business
opportunities it provides is growing. The profile of the new resident
is a younger, well-educated, employed individual, with a big level of
income. According to the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and
Business Research, the 25 to 44 age bracket is the fastest growing
population in the county. | Snell Isle -
Snell Isle is a peaceful and quiet residential waterfront community.
The area contains many original classic homes along with other large
homes, well-kept lawns and tree lined streets. Of particular pride is
the restored Snell Isle Park Plaza. The
architecture of the area contains a wide spectrum of classic European
and Spanish design among the older houses dating from the 1920s. The
predominate house color is white with a number of coral homes in view.
Many houses were built as small two-bedroom retirement homes that were
subsequently remodeled and enlarged. In recent years, several
waterfront homes were razed and larger homes constructed. The prices of
real estate in the area range from $80,000 to $1.5 million. | Tarpon Springs
- Historic, picturesque, and unspoiled, Tarpon Springs is composed Of
delightful residential areas, clustered around beautiful saltwater
bayous and other waterways. The community is a mixture of new
subdivisions and graceful old mansions. There is plenty to see and do,
from the world famous Sponge Docks to deep sea fishing, from antique
shops in the historic downtown area to championship golf, from walking
around Spring Bayou to watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. | | Tierra Verde - The Island of Tierra Verde is officially part of the City of St. Petersburg. | Treasure Island
- Treasure Island is a special tropical community whichCity Hall of
Treasure Island engages nature and the water environment at every
opportunity. The brilliant sun, white sandy beaches and glorious
sunsets are pars of our everyday life. We know we are home when we
cross one of the three bridges that brings us to our tropical world of
lush flowers, palm trees, parrots, pelicans and dolphins. | Shore Acres
- Besides the beautiful waterfront view and exquisite homes, the area
has some niceties to offer. There is a fire station on the island which
serves Shore Acres and its neighbors-Snell Isle and Venetian Isles. We
have our own small shopping area with a food market, butcher, dry
cleaners and more. The island has two churches - Lutheran Church of the
Cross and Northeast Presbyterian. Just over the Snell Isle Bridge is
St. Thomas Episcopal and St. Raphael Catholic Church. Shore
Acres school district encompasses Shore Acres Elementary, Riviera
Middle School and Northeast High School. Toddler care is available at
the recreation center and the Lutheran Church of the Cross. Also, Shore
Acres has a top notch head start program. Private schools are offered
at Lutheran Church of the Cross, St. Thomas and St. Raphael. | |
Pinellas County Demographics Median Household Income $37,111 (2000) Average Age 43.3 yr. Percent Married 57.6 Percent High School Graduates 84.1 Percent College Graduates 23.0 Average SAT Score 1028 (2002) Expenditures Per Student $7821 Land Area 280 sq mi Waterfront, Coastal 410 miles County Population 928,537 (2004) Population Density 3316 per sq mi Population Growth 1% (5 years) Pasco County Demographics Median Household Income $32,969 (2000) Average Age 44.7 Percent Married 65.0 Percent High School Graduates 77.6 Percent College Graduates 13.1 Average SAT Score 998 (2002) Expenditures Per Student $6627 Land Area 745 sq mi Waterfront, Coastal 110 miles County Population 407,799 (2004) Population Density 463 per sq mi Population Growth 11.8% (4 years) Hillsborough County Demographics Median Household Income $40,663 (2000) Average Age 36.0 Percent Married 56.7 Percent High School Graduates 80.8 Percent College Graduates 25.1 Average SAT Score 998 (2002) Expenditures Per Student $8258 Land Area 1051 sq mi Waterfront, Coastal 264 miles County Population 1,101,261 Population Density 951 per sq mi Population Growth 10.24 (4 years) Hernando County Demographics Median Household Income $32,572 (2000) Average Age 46.9 Percent Married 68.6 Percent High School Graduates 78.5 Percent College Graduates12.8 Average SAT Score 991 (2002) Expenditures Per Student $7262 Land Area 478 sq mi Waterfront, Coastal 139 miles County Population 150,370 Population Density 315 per sq mi Population Growth 14 (4 years) |