Let’s be clear. I wouldn’t say, come to Dunedin for pinball if you are visiting from out of town. However if you happen to be coming to Dunedin for other reasons (there are plenty!) and are looking to play some pinball on the side…note these spots! Skip’s Bar, 371 Main […]
Monthly Archives: June 2017
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Dunedin, a small town on the Gulf Coast has a half dozen breweries. Can you quest to quaff them all? My own brewery crawl hit half of them saving the rest for next year! Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave Dunedin, FL 34698 Visit for the libations! The beer is top […]
Contender for loveliest place on earth, Caladesi Island State Park is one of the few completely natural islands left in Florida. It is a nature lover’s paradise whose perfect sugary white sand that has been voted best beach in North America. How to get there? You can only reach the […]
Dunedin is a little town with a whole lot of fun – perfect for a day trip. The name is the capital of Scotland, and it was Scottish families that originally settled the area in the 19th century. Try out these spots to begin your fun: +Kayak to the Caladesi […]
If you’re looking to take a hike in the area (and hike off some of that Greek food) there are two nice spots to try out. Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 The largest natural area in Pinellas County including almost five miles of hiking trails […]
A father, a mother, a son. The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art [600 E Klosterman Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689] houses the work of a family of artists, an interesting concept. Esther Gentle was Abraham Rattner’s second wife, they met at an art supply shop. Allan Leepa was her son. The […]
Without a doubt Replay Museum [119 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689] is the best place to play pinball on the Gulf Coast. You can leave the quarters at home and pay a one time price of $13 for full days admission. There are over 100 arcade games including […]
Hands down, the best Greek food I have ever eaten. This is the real deal and I can’t recommend Eat Greek Kouzina [150 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689] enough. I would highly suggest making reservations. The restaurant is located away from the sponge docks in the historic district, […]
Do you ever think about sponges? The one you use in the kitchen to clean your dishes or in the shower as a loofah? It’s an object most people use daily, but never really think of or appreciate the origin. Tarpon Springs is the Sponge Capital of the World. It […]
Tarpon Springs is a unique Gulf Coast community with a large Greek influence, interesting history, and numerous attractions. Here are some spots to get you started: +Explore the Historic Sponge Docks +Eat some of the most delicious authentic Greek food outside of Greece +Play unlimited pinball at the Replay Museum […]
St. Pete’s was my wonderful home base to explore the Gulf Coast, it opened up a whole new world for daytrips! From kayaking with manatees, to digging for sharks teeth, watching real life mermaids, and learning about the life of the Ringling Bros – there are countless unique attractions in […]
A friend of mine once told me that the turtle is her spirit animal. I thought that was kind of silly. Sure, I always liked turtles just fine, but they were never a main focus in my life – I’m usually more interested in birds and mammals. I decided to […]
The largest in Pinellas County System, Fort De Soto Park [3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715] has a lot to offer. It’s been named America’s top beach and has seven miles of waterfront with white sand beaches. Other than sand, there are seven miles of paved trails, and […]
Crescent Lake Park, 1320 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Here you have a perfect loop for strolling or jogging around a scenic body of water in a quiet residential area. What made this park so special to me was the great diversity of birds. I mean – it was […]
On the shores of Lake Maggiore is Boyd Hill Nature Preserve [1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705], a great patch of wilderness to explore near St. Petersburg. You’ll get the whole gambit of varied Florida ecosystems including marsh, woodlands, swamp, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and […]