Beach Life

Beach Life

Scroll down for beach activity recommendations! Live the beach life, as many of these are within a short drive of Saint Petersburg. From Pass-a-Grille to Indian Rocks Beach and on up to Clearwater, you have multiple beach options and I’m always adding more. For easiest filtering, go to my main LovingStPete blog! You can then choose from for instance ‘beach life’, ‘kids activities’, ‘sweet treats’, ‘nature parks’, ‘boating’ and much more. All of my recommendations have 4+ stars on Google Reviews at the time of posting!

My name is Mike Braswell and I’m a real estate agent in the Tampa Bay area. I serve as a local guide, using my @LovingStPete social media accounts to serve over 15 thousand followers! Please contact me if you would like to discuss Tampa Bay Real Estate. I’d love to earn your business!

O’Maddy’s in Gulfport Florida

2022-12-05T17:31:53-05:00

O'Maddy's in Gulfport FL Published on 10/18/22: Before I discuss one of our favorite spots for casual dining w/ a water view & live music, SWFL says “thank you!” for your support these last 20 days. Yesterday, your supplies once again made a difference. This was Colt’s first visit to the barrier islands where [...]

O’Maddy’s in Gulfport Florida2022-12-05T17:31:53-05:00

Shell Key Sandbar and Camping

2024-09-13T22:33:06-04:00

Shell Key Off Southern Tip of Pinellas County, St Pete Published on 10/16/20: While we’re on the sandbar theme, if you have yet to check out Shell Key, it’s certainly worth the stop! Shell Key is only a 20-minute boat trip from Downtown St Pete, closer than previously mentioned Passage Key. Very easy to [...]

Shell Key Sandbar and Camping2024-09-13T22:33:06-04:00

Passage Key – A Sandbar Paradise

2024-09-13T22:30:46-04:00

Passage Key Is a Boat Ride Away, Near Anna Maria Island Published on 10/11/20: Want to pretend you are on a Caribbean Island for the day? Great news for St Pete residents is that we can, via simply a 30-minute boat ride to Passage Key! This beautiful view is located just south of us [...]

Passage Key – A Sandbar Paradise2024-09-13T22:30:46-04:00

Fantasy Island – Boating on Tampa Side

2022-12-05T19:53:44-05:00

Fantasy Island - Boating on Tampa Side Published on 07/27/22: Meet the incredible Labradoodle, Biscuit! She wanted nothing but to swim and play with the boys yesterday. Friendly, patient and playful, she made our day! Thank you, Jacob and Whitney for sharing Biscuit with us, helping Colt and his buddy Avery have “the best [...]

Fantasy Island – Boating on Tampa Side2022-12-05T19:53:44-05:00

Stella’s in Gulfport

2022-12-05T20:04:08-05:00

Stella's in Gulfport Published on 06/28/22: Who enjoys a great breakfast or brunch? Our family certainly does, so I’m here to tell you about locally owned Stella’s in Gulfport! Only 13 minutes from downtown St Pete. USA Today has it ranked second on their list of “Best Breakfast in St Pete / Clearwater”.  Remember [...]

Stella’s in Gulfport2022-12-05T20:04:08-05:00

Gulfport Florida Activity Ideas for Families and Children

2022-12-06T13:15:58-05:00

Gulfport Florida Activity Ideas for Families and Children Published on 04/30/22: “Uh dad, little help please. You’re not taking a picture, are you?”. Continuing my Gulfport series, let’s discuss Gulfport activity ideas, specifically those that families and children might enjoy in this slice of ‘Old Florida’! Many Activity Options It’s clear that Gulfport has [...]

Gulfport Florida Activity Ideas for Families and Children2022-12-06T13:15:58-05:00

Gulfport Florida History – A Family Community

2022-12-06T13:28:07-05:00

Gulfport Florida History - A Community Published on 04/20/22: Let’s talk about Gulfport! Who knows this charming waterfront city on Boca Ciega Bay? Our family loves this ‘Old Florida’ community for many reasons, plus it’s just 12 minutes from downtown St Pete! Colt and I will be sharing our deep dive of Gulfport over [...]

Gulfport Florida History – A Family Community2022-12-06T13:28:07-05:00

Pass-a-Grille Don CeSar Near St. Pete Beach

2024-09-16T14:05:48-04:00

Don CeSar in Pass-a-Grille Published on 02/26/21: Last night’s visit to Pass-a-Grille had us scratching our head as to why we don’t spend more time here. We’ll return soon do a write up on the shops, bakery, and more in this cozy community, just south of The Don CeSar (pictured here). The Don CeSar [...]

Pass-a-Grille Don CeSar Near St. Pete Beach2024-09-16T14:05:48-04:00

St Pete Beach – TripAdvisors’ #1 Beach in United States

2024-09-16T10:22:40-04:00

St Pete Beach - #1 Beach in United States Published on 02/23/21: Just released today - TripAdvisor has named St Pete Beach as the #1 beach in the country for 2021! Yes, St. Pete Beach was ranked as the #1 Beach in the United States by TripAdvisor in 2021. This accolade was part of [...]

St Pete Beach – TripAdvisors’ #1 Beach in United States2024-09-16T10:22:40-04:00

Lassing Park along St Petersburg Waterfront

2024-09-16T08:55:05-04:00

Lassing Park - St Pete Top 5 Waterfront Park System Published on 01/29/21: Did you know that “...with 137 parks and 7 miles of preserved downtown waterfront, St. Pete boasts the THIRD largest urban waterfront park system in North America”? Love it, but now which waterfront park to visit? Last night, Colt and I [...]

Lassing Park along St Petersburg Waterfront2024-09-16T08:55:05-04:00
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