Free or Almost Free

Free or Almost Free

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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Shore Acres Halloween Truck or Treat

2024-09-15T18:57:24-04:00

Truck or Treat at The Gathering Church in Shore Acres Published on 10/28/20: Growing up in the middle of an avocado farm had many advantages, however that “neighborhood feeling” wasn’t one of them. Here in St Pete however, we’ve found a growing number of excellent neighborhoods! Shore Acres is one of those and where [...]

Shore Acres Halloween Truck or Treat2024-09-15T18:57:24-04:00

Jack Puryear Park Soccer, Tennis and More

2024-09-13T22:39:39-04:00

Jack Puryear Park in St Pete - Soccer, Raquetball and more. Published on 10/16/20: While St Pete has plenty of night life and activities for adults, we also have a very strong community! Family friendly activities abound. Tonight we’re at Jack Puryear Park with youth soccer in play across a multitude of expansive fields. [...]

Jack Puryear Park Soccer, Tennis and More2024-09-13T22:39:39-04:00

Shore Acres Mini-Park and Food Trucks

2024-09-13T22:06:53-04:00

Shore Acres Community and Mini-Park Published on 10/06/20: Love the community of Shore Acres! Exhibit A: Two new food trucks to try at the mini park this evening! Around 8 golf carts with families and many walking over by foot to enjoy lobster, shrimp and crab from Sunkissed Food Truck! Also onsite was Shiso [...]

Shore Acres Mini-Park and Food Trucks2024-09-13T22:06:53-04:00

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
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