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The Pinellas Trail, all 34 Glorious Miles of It and Growing!
September 6th, 2008 categories: Pinellas Fun Things to Do
Of course, here at The Pinellas Peach, we are raving mad about The Pinellas Trail, which is the stupendous 34-mile artery that connects residents from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg. 
Originally the Orange Belt Railway in 1884, The Pinellas Trail is now used by over 90,000 bicyclists, runners, roller bladers, and Sunday strollers per month. In 1983, the trail was the brainchild of a man who’s son was killed while riding his bike. By 1990, the first 5-mile section opened connecting Taylor Park in Largo to Seminole Park in Seminole.
The trail has now grown to over 34 miles long as shown on this map, and just this year plans were put in place for the Pinellas Trail Loop, which will connect The Pinellas Trail from downtown St. Petersburg to the East Lake Tarpon!
Along the way, you’ll find bike racks, refreshment stops, restaurants, pay phones (in this day and age?!), parks and bike shops along the trail. It even runs past the causeway to Honeymoon Island where you can take the ferry to Caladesi Island - recently voted the #1 beach in the country.
As Palm Harbor Real Estate Consultants, we have seen first-hand the added value awarded a home that is close to The Pinellas Trail or even backs up to it. Why? People love it - and we do too!
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Caladesi Island Beach in Dunedin Voted #1 Beach in U.S.
June 21st, 2008 categories: Beaches & Boating in Pinellas, Eat A Peach Restaurant Reviews, Pinellas Fun Things to Do
I’m often amazed to meet so many people that have lived here for years and haven’t yet ventured out to visit the beach at Caladesi Island. If that’s you, you won’t want to miss the next boat that departs regularly from Honeymoon Island on a quick trip over to Caladessi Island. The Caladesi Connection has departures daily and $10 gets you there, $6 for kids 4-12 and kids 3 and under are free.
Our fabulous beach was recently voted the #1 Beach in the United States! To get an idea of what a day at Caladesi Island beach is like, see Visit Florida or Caladesi Beach.
This white-sand beach is secluded and on many days you’ll be able to watch dolphin splashing about just off the shore.
If you’re a sea shell collector, go early in the morning and prepare to be blown away.
You can have a simple lunch at the Caladesi Cafe where you can grab a Read the rest of this entry »
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YMCA of the Suncoast Kids Fishing Challenge at Wall Springs Park in Palm Harbor
June 12th, 2008 categories: Pinellas Fun Things to Do
Keller Williams Realty Palm Harbor is sponsoring the YMCA of the Suncoast Kids’ Fishing Challenge on June 21, 2008 from 8AM to 1PM at Wall Springs Park.
Kids 12 and under can join in on the fun. Angler Entries are $15 and includes fishing rod and reel, tackle and tackle box, bait, t-shirt, lunch, arts, crafts and activities. Non-Angler entries are $10 and include everything but the fishing gear. Donations without participation are appreciated here. Send your entry form now!
We could use your help tonight as we’re going to be in our office assembling over 250 fishing poles! If you want to join us - stop on by. Pizza and beer 
is provided but we can’t guarantee how long the beer will last. Stop by between 5 & 7 at 35095 US Hwy. 19 N., Palm Harbor and join us for some laughs.
Help us make a difference in our community by supporting this fun Palm Harbor YMCA event. The fishing challenge benefits the Read the rest of this entry »
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