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Scroll down for free and almost free recommendations in our area. For easier filtering, simply visit my LovingStPete blog. While some of my suggestions cost money, many are very affordable! Between nature parks and outdoor activities, there are many options for those of us on a budget around St Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Area.

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Christmas Golf Cart Parades Around St Petersburg Florida | Video

2022-12-13T17:24:27-05:00

Golf Cart Parades in St Petersburg! Published on 12/01/22 (scroll down for video): Florida life in December! My post on Monday covered ten upcoming boat parades, now onto golf cart parades. Anyone familiar or been to one? Scroll down for a video of one we attended last year, giving you an idea of what [...]

Christmas Golf Cart Parades Around St Petersburg Florida | Video2022-12-13T17:24:27-05:00

Boat Parades Around St Pete and Pinellas County

2022-12-05T16:50:54-05:00

Boat Parades Around St Pete and Pinellas County Published on 11/24/22: Boat parades, golf cart parades, light displays, artificial snow and festivals. There’s lots to see around our area these next 45 days! I’ll write several posts with suggestions for 2022, but let's start with boat parades… Who in the @LovingStPete family has watched [...]

Boat Parades Around St Pete and Pinellas County2022-12-05T16:50:54-05:00

Unlimited Video Games Superstore and Arcade

2022-12-05T17:48:30-05:00

Unlimited Video Games Superstore and Arcade Published on 9/13/22: Giveaway time! Colt and I took a ride in the St Pete DeLorean this weekend, back to the 80’s and 90’s, and it was awesome! I'm talking about the largest retro video game store in the USA, and it’s just 15 minutes from downtown St [...]

Unlimited Video Games Superstore and Arcade2022-12-05T17:48:30-05:00

Gulfport Florida Clam Bayou Nature Park

2022-12-06T12:07:52-05:00

Gulfport Florida Clam Bayou Nature Park Published on 05/21/22: Happy Saturday! Before I dive into details on Clam Bayou Nature Preserve, keep today’s Floridania Fest on your radar. This is an an event for “all things vintage Florida”, with art, souvenirs, post cards and more! Floridania at Gulfport Casino The Floridania Fest ties in [...]

Gulfport Florida Clam Bayou Nature Park2022-12-06T12:07:52-05:00

Rocket and Shuttle Launches

2022-12-06T13:08:11-05:00

Perk of living in the Tampa Bay Area - Rocket Launches! Published on 05/06/22: These pictures are one of the perks of living not too far from rocket launches! Watch the schedules and then look toward the east at launch time. As long as there aren't too many clouds, you should be able to [...]

Rocket and Shuttle Launches2022-12-06T13:08:11-05:00

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

New Coffee Pot Swing and More

2022-12-06T13:32:13-05:00

New Coffee Pot Swing, Banyan Trees, Pier Playground Published on 04/15/22: The new swing near Coffee Pot, the huge Banyan trees in North Straub Park, expansive playground at the pier and the Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge. All located within 5 minutes of each other! We live by what I’m told is the third [...]

New Coffee Pot Swing and More2022-12-06T13:32:13-05:00

Spring Themed Activity Suggestions

2022-12-06T14:14:41-05:00

Spring Themed Activity Suggestions in St Pete Published on 04/09/22: A family with young children asked me for ‘Spring Themed Activity Suggestions’ in the Tampa Bay area for this coming week/weekend. She also said they’d like to see the Easter Bunny while they’re in town. I’d love to hear your suggestions on Facebook and [...]

Spring Themed Activity Suggestions2022-12-06T14:14:41-05:00

St Pete Rocks – Hidden Painted Rocks

2022-12-06T14:19:02-05:00

St Pete Rocks - Painting and Hiding Rocks Published on 03/31/22: Who’s familiar with the St Pete Rocks group on Facebook? In short, they’ve created an ongoing treasure hunt for children and adults alike around St Pete. Artists and aspiring artists have painted and hidden rocks around St Pete for us to find! When [...]

St Pete Rocks – Hidden Painted Rocks2022-12-06T14:19:02-05:00
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