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North Pole Express in Parrish Florida - Christmas Holiday Train Ride
Florida Train Museum's North Pole Express Published on 12/16/23: The North Pole Express! We recently returned from another visit and can confirm this ‘adventure’ is still a winner. 🚂 Our second year taking the 45 minute train ride to the North Pole festivities and it didn’t disappoint. [...]
Lights of Lake Park Estates in Largo / Seminole Florida
Holiday Lights of Lake Park Estates Published on 12/12/23: It’s once again time for “The Lights of Lake Park Estates”. The 31st annual event is open all December! Anyone familiar? Up for a driving tour of lights while sipping hot chocolate? This LovingStPete activity suggestion includes 3+ miles [...]
Christmas Toy Shop Near Downtown St Petersburg
Christmas Toy Shop Project Near Downtown St Petersburg Published on 12/06/23: The amazing The Christmas Toy Shop Project, Inc. in St Pete! After spending an hour onsite yesterday with Linda, Karen, Paul, and others, I’m floored. Going on 102 years now…this huge building and operation [...]
3 Daughters Brewing in St Petersburg - Family Friendly and Christmas Village
3 Daughters Brewing in Downtown St Petersburg Published on 12/08/23: The huge Christmas village at 3 Daughters Brewing! I highly encourage you to check out this festive display, especially given the other great activities at the brewery. Music, games, food, drink, there’s always so much going [...]
Year Round Christmas Store in Clearwater
Clearwater Christmas Store - Robert's Christmas Wonderland Published on 12/05/23: My video yesterday may not do Robert's Christmas Wonderland justice, so posting a few pics here as well from our Loving St Pete visit. Given the extent of decorations, Colt (son) certainly felt like he had [...]
Robert's Christmas Wonderland in Clearwater
Robert's Christmas Wonderland Clearwater FL Published on 12/04/23: If only Clark Griswold had known about the amazing “Robert’s Christmas Wonderland” store. His Christmas display would have been way more Bing Crosby than Cousin Eddie. This huge year-round shop is located just 20-25 minutes north of downtown St [...]
Skyway Cafe in St Petersburg Florida - Breakfast and Brunch
Skyway Cafe in St Petersburg Serving Breakfast & Brunch Published on 12/01/23: For a delicious homestyle breakfast, check out Skyway Cafe’ on 4th Street! With nearly 1K reviews and 4.5/5 stars on Google, this locally owned spot offers daily breakfast and brunch until 2:30pm. Well, except on [...]
4th Street Sandwich Shop in St Petersburg
4th Street Sandwich Shop in St Petersburg FL Published on 11/22/23: Locally owned 4th Street Sandwich Shop! New York inspired with excellent reviews - serving up hoagies, grinders, sandwiches, coneys, gourmet hot dogs, salads, soups, fresh smoothies, and desserts. Pic #1 explanation at end. My buddy in [...]
Mod Bounce Houses in St Petersburg - Locally Owned
Mod Bounce Offers Modern Bounce Houses in St Petersburg Published on 11/21/23: Introducting Mod Bounce St Petersburg! A locally owned bounce house business in our Tampa Bay Area. Every industry has those moments where smart entrepreneurs push it forward. In the bounce house world, that would be [...]
DeCosmo Italian Market in Pinellas Park
DeCosmo Italian Market in Pinellas Park - Meat, Cheese, Wine... Published on 11/20/23: With holiday meal shopping around the corner, I bring you highly acclaimed DeCosmo Italian Market! Who’s familiar? If not, I hope you’ll consider adding this locally owned grocery, deli, and bakery to your list! [...]