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Great way to spend a few relaxing hours. - Saint Petersburg
Great way to spend a few relaxing hours.
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Sand Key Park
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    • arasnosliw
  • By arasnosliw on December 31, 2004
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    • lifeguard station at Sand Key Beach - Saint Petersburg
    lifeguard station at Sand Key
    Beach
    by arasnosliw
    Just south of the public beaches in Clearwater cross a bridge over Clearwater Pass onto Gulf Boulevard, and turn right into Sand Key Park.

    This 95 acre beachfront county park tends to be less crowded than the Clearwater beaches to the north.

    There are picnic shelters and tables with grills, a playground, a dog park, public restrooms, water fountains, cabana rentals, showers. The beach is lifeguarded from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM every day for your safety.

    1060 Gulf Blvd.,
    Clearwater, FL 33767

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  • Phone: 727.588.4852
  • Website: http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/15_Sand_Key.htm
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    Take in a museum or two
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  • Updated By 1IRISHLAD1 on December 22, 2003
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    • Great way to spend a few relaxing hours. - Saint Petersburg
    Great way to spend a few
    relaxing hours.
    by 1IRISHLAD1
    Saint Petersburg has some interesting museums for you to visit.

    1.The Salvator Dali Museum
    2.The Museum of Fine Art
    3.The Holocaust Museum
    4.The Great Explorations Museum

    Each museum is unique in it's own way and very informative. They also offer a museum pass for $ 29.95 that will let you into any one of the museums in a two week period.

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  • Phone: ( 727 ) 892 - 5891
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    Bibliophile's Dream - Haslam's Book Store
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  • By DonnaFL on April 25, 2004
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    • The store is an institution in St. Petersburg having been started in 1933. It now claims to be Florida's largest New & Used Book Store.

    Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 6:30 pm

    Located at 2025 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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  • Phone: (727) 822-8616
  • Website: www.haslams.com
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    Marina Park in Safety Harbor
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  • By arasnosliw on December 31, 2004
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    • a nice fountain in Safety Harbor - Saint Petersburg
    a nice fountain in Safety
    Harbor
    by arasnosliw
    There is a small park by the Marina in Safety Harbor, a town in Northeastern Pinellas County bordering Old Tampa Bay.

    The park holds a fountain with birds and wildlife figures underneath spigots of streaming water.

    Just beyond the fountain is the marina, where many boats are housed. There is a trail here along Old Tampa Bay that many enjoy running along to enjoy the water scenery.

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    Oh so Meaty.
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  • By arasnosliw on December 31, 2004
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    • Lip smackin' tasty - Saint Petersburg
    Lip smackin' tasty
    by arasnosliw
    Awww, doesn't this just whet your appetite?!

    Haven't you always wanted to go to a "Meat House"? Ha. Now I don't know what kind of meat they're selling here, but I certainly would rather not find out. I might be traumatized for life.

    Oh by the way, food stamps are accepted here. Just in case you're broke and have the desire to eat deer instead of tuna for dinner.

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    Island in da sun...
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  • Updated By iris2002 on December 24, 2002
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    • Saint Petersburg Off the Beaten Path
    by iris2002
    EGMONT KEY STATE PARK
    The island of Egmont Key has unique natural and cultural histories which have made it a valuable resource since the time settlers first arrived in Florida. Named in honor of John Perceval, the second Earl of Egmont and member of the Irish House of Commons in 1763, Egmont Key has had Spanish conquistadors and nuclear submarines pass its shores as they entered Tampa Bay

    Visitors can spend the day on the beach sunbathing, swimming in the warm bay waters, walking through the historic ruins of Fort Dade, or walking the brick paths that remain from the days Fort Dade was an active community with 300 residents. A gopher tortoise can be seen at almost every turn as you walk the historic paths. Many visitors are treated to the sight of hummingbirds as well as other seabirds.

    January through May guided walks are conducted on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from 10:30 AM until 3:30 PM. These walks allow the participants to view the wildlife and natural environment of the island, learn the history of the island and tour the historic lighthouse.

    Access to the island is by boat only. The park is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach. To visit Egmont Key State Park, contact one of the following ferry services for schedules and fees.
    Capt. Franks (727) 345-4500

    Dolphin Landing (727) 360-7411
    Hubbards Sea Adventures (727) 398-6577. (departs from St. Petersburg area)
    Or call (727) 893-2627 for more info.

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  • Phone: Dolphin Landing (727) 360-7411
  • Website: http://www.abfla.com/parks/EgmontKey/egmontkey.htm
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    Trop Field in the day light
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  • By 1IRISHLAD1 on December 22, 2003
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    • Tropacanna Field - DAY TIME - Saint Petersburg
    Tropacanna Field - DAY TIME
    by 1IRISHLAD1
    A summer day trip to the air-conditioned Ball Park is great and inside you have fine restaurants and lots of things to do, and did I tell you the HOT DOGS are great.

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    Sculpture Garden at Raymond James Financial Center
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  • By DonnaFL on April 29, 2006
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    • Indian Sculpture-Raymond James Financial Center - Saint Petersburg
    Indian Sculpture-Raymond James
    Financial Center
    by DonnaFL
    The Raymond James Finacial Center at the Carillon Center Corporate Park has a small open air sculpture garden in front of one of their office buildings. Much of the sculpture has a Native American or Western theme.

    Location: Exit I-275 at Ulmerton Rd,
    turn left into the Carillon Center at the second traffic light for the Office Park.
    800 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida

    Note: Once a year, Raymond James Financial hosts a Wildlife and Western Art Show and gives tours of some of the James Family's personal collection of artwork. The family has an extensive collection. This year the show was held on April 29 & 30, 2006.

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  • Website: www.raymondjames.com
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    Gulfport, Florida Small town...
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  • By Keywest9 on September 8, 2002
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    • Gulfport, Florida
    Small town located south of St. Petersburg with lots of restaurants, a small harbor, beach, small motels, and a little like Key West, Florida with a growing art colony.

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    A county park, Fort De Soto...
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  • By Valentina777 on August 26, 2002
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    • Saint Petersburg Off the Beaten Path
    by Valentina777
    A county park, Fort De Soto Park consists of a string of five small islands (keys) off the coast of St. Petersburg. The fort for which the park is named was built during the Spanish-American War in the late 1890's and is open to the public. The last brickwork fort built in the United States, the fort never saw action and was turned over to the county for use as a park in the 1940's. The beaches in the park are enormous, and numerous visitors stroll and sun themselves along their expanse while feeling totally isolated. North Beach faces the Gulf of Mexico, and East Beach offers a stunning view of the St. Petersburg Skyway. Massive picnic shelters are located at both the North Beach and East Beach areas.
    HOURS OF OPERATION:

    Sunrise to sunset, 365 days per year

    ACTIVITIES:

    Camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking, hiking, nature study, museum

    DETAILED DIRECTIONS:

    From St. Petersburg, take the Pinellas Bayway (SR 682) to ST 679 and follow it south to the park for six miles. Turn right at park headquarters for North Beach, and left for East Beach.

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