Blog Posts
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North Pinellas Beaches: Which One Feels Like Yours?
One of the pleasures of living in North Pinellas County is that “let’s go to the beach” can mean several different things. It might mean spreading a blanket beside the water for an hour, taking the grandchildren swimming, looking for shells on a barrier island, or watching the sun go down with no plans to… …
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Tampa International Airport: A Big Reason North Pinellas Feels Connected to the World
When people compare places to live, they usually start with houses, neighborhoods, beaches and weather. I would add one more question: How easy will it be to get on an airplane when you want to see your family, or attend to out-of-town business? For those of us in North Pinellas County, Tampa International Airport is… …
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The Pinellas Trail: The Old Railroad Bed That Connects Our Communities
There is a different way to get to know North Pinellas County, and you won’t need your car to do it. The Pinellas Trail runs from the top to the bottom of Pinellas County. Originally a railroad bed, it has opened up new ways for walkers, runners, and bikers to enjoy the outdoors. You can… …
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A Saturday Morning, a Basket, and a Reason to Stay: Farmers Markets Around North Pinellas
There are practical ways to judge a place you might move to: housing prices, traffic, medical care, and how far it is to the grocery store. Then there is the farmers market test. Can you spend a morning outdoors, pick up something good for dinner, talk to a neighbor, and find yourself staying longer than… …
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U.S. 19: The North Pinellas Attraction Nobody Puts in the Brochure
North Pinellas has a lot going for it: waterfront sunsets, lively small towns, parks, restaurants, and winter days when the rest of the country is scraping ice off windshields. Then there is U.S. 19. If you are thinking about moving to Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, or nearby communities, it is worth getting to know this… …
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The Other Reason to Love North Pinellas: Parks, Preserves and Wild Florida
From Gulf beaches to pine woods, a guide to the public spaces near Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs and Safety Harbor People considering a move to Tampa Bay usually ask about beaches. But one of the pleasures of living in northern Pinellas County is how many different kinds of outdoor days you can have… …
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Are Canadian Snowbirds Still Coming to Florida?
How cross-border tensions are affecting a treasured Tampa Bay tradition For generations, the arrival of Canadian license plates has been one of the surest signs that winter has begun in Florida. Canadian snowbirds do much more than escape the cold. They become part of our communities for several months. They attend our churches, eat in… …
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Why Sports Fans Love Living In Tampa Bay
For sports fans, moving to the Tampa Bay area can feel a little like buying a season ticket to an entire region. There is professional football in Tampa, hockey in downtown Tampa, baseball in St. Petersburg, professional soccer on both sides of the bay and spring-training ballparks scattered throughout the area. But that’s just the… …
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Why Music Lovers Love Living In Tampa Bay
When people think about moving to Tampa Bay, they may picture beaches, palm trees and warm winter afternoons. They may not immediately think of a favorite singer appearing at Ruth Eckerd Hall, a rock band performing beside Clearwater’s waterfront, or a jazz ensemble playing under the stars. But for people who love music — especially… …
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What Do New Englanders Find So Appealing About Moving to Tampa Bay?
Many New Englanders discover a strong attraction to Tampa Bay when they start thinking about spending all or part of the winter somewhere in Florida. Some decide to come down for a week or two; others end up coming for the entire winter. And sometimes, those winter escapes are so successful they turn into permanent… …
