Category Archives: Gulf Coast

Adventures north of St. Petersburg, Florida

Posted on June 18, 2017 by julieovaltrades

If you’re staying in the St. Petersburg area and are willing to drive an hour and a half north, the adventurous pickings are bountiful and well worth the effort. +Kayak or dive in crystal clear springs with manatees +Watch real … Continue reading →

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Eat Jupiter Donuts, Florida

Posted on June 17, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Driving between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs I saw a donut shop I didn’t know existed. I had heard of Jupiter Donuts [32130 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684] on the Atlantic Coast (and sadly didn’t get a shot … Continue reading →

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An afternoon in Safety Harbor, Florida

Posted on June 16, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Whimzeyland, 1206 3rd St N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Got a bit of extra time in your day? Stop by this fun, free, wonky, roadside attraction that is the essence of whimsy. I felt a little shy going in at … Continue reading →

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Play Pinball in Dunedin, Florida

Posted on June 15, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Breweries of Dunedin, Florida

Posted on June 14, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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, … Continue reading →

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Kayak to Caladesi Island State Park, Florida

Posted on June 13, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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How to spend a day in Dunedin, Florida

Posted on June 12, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Hiking around Tarpon Springs, Florida

Posted on June 11, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Posted on June 10, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Play Pinball at Replay Museum in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Posted on June 9, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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