Our Featured Day Trip . . . Fort De Soto Park Although Madeira Beach offers several miles of fabulous beaches right at your door step, a few miles to the south of our Condo is Fort De Soto Park, offering 900 unspoiled acres and seven miles of beaches. Fort De Soto Park's beach has been rated #1 in the nation by Dr. Beach. A unique area made up of five islands, the park features a fort built during the Spanish-American War on the largest of the islands, Mullet Key. Two fishing piers, camping areas, a concession stand, bathroom facilities and covered picnic shelters are available. Fort De Soto Park also offers a popular biking and skating trail as well as rental facilities for canoes, kayaks and bicycles. There is an 85 cents toll on the bridges leading into the park. This Park is a must see! For more information, see PinellasCounty.org
| Adventure Island | 4500 Bougainvillea Ave. Tampa, FL | (813) 987-5600 | Great water park near Busch Gardens |
| Mahaffey Theater | 400 1st Street S St. Petersburg, FL |
(727) 892-5708 | Broadway shows and concerts |
| Busch Gardens | 3000 East Busch Blvd. Tampa, FL | (813) 987-5090 | African Safari theme park |
| Nostalgic Cruises | Holiday Inn Harbourside Indian Rocks Beach |
(727) 642-4504 | Renovated 60-foot mahogany and teak Trumpy boat offers sunset, wedding and day spa cruises. |
| **Daiquiri Deck | 14995 Gulf Blvd. | (727) 393-2706 | Short walk to this bar and grill, live entertainment nightly, pool and game tables, great menu, outside deck. |
 Dali
Art Museum |
One Dali Blvd St. Petersburg, FL 33701 |
(727) 823-3767 | World's best collection by Spanish artist, Salvador Dali |
| Derby Lane Greyhound Race Track . . . & Poker Rooms | 10490
Gandy Blvd., N. St. Petersburg, FL |
World's oldest continuously operating greyhound racetrack in the world! Also, summer simulcast wagering. Poker rooms daily all year. | |
| Devil Rays Baseball | Tropicana Field St. Petersburg, Fl |
Professional baseball in nearby St. Petersburg | |
| Florida Orchestra | Performs at The Mahaffey Theatre and Ruth Eckerd Hall | (800) 860-1170 | Top regional orchestra, performing more than 150 concerts annually |
| Gasparilla Festival of the Arts | Downtown Tampa's juried art show. | International art show attracts 100,000. First weekend in March. | |
| **Gator's Cafe & Saloon | John's Pass; Treasure Island side. 12754 Kingfish Dr |
(727) 367-8951 | Sports bar atmosphere, 40+ large TVs, live entertainment, waterfront. |
| Haslam's Book Store | 2025 Central Ave. St. Petersburg |
(727) 822-8616 | Florida's largest new and used bookstore (300,000 books). |
| **Hubbard's Sea Adventures | John's Pass Boardwalk at Hubbard's Marina | (727) 398-6577 | Fishing, dolphin watch cruise, beach shelling trips, ferry to Egmont Key and Ft. Desoto (snorkel over sunken ruins), sunset cruises |
| Johns' Pass Historic Fishing Village | About 1 mile south of the condo on Gulf Blvd; easy walk or catch the trolley. | (727) 394-0756 | Shops, bars, boat & jet ski rental, fishing charters, restaurants, souvenirs, parasail, gifts, casino cruise, tour boats, special events |
| John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art | Located in Sarasota, south of the Skyway Bridge, about an hour's drive. Click for a map. | (941) 359-5700 | Internationally recognized with Rubens, Van Dyck, Poussin and other baroque masters; includes the recently restored 32-room Ringling mansion; and the Circus Museum. A must see! |
| ** "Lucky Too" Fishing Charter | 399 150th Ave. #317C Madeira Beach |
(727) 397-8815 | Capt. Dave Zalewski's Charter Fishing Boat |
| Mainsail Arts Festival | Waterfront Vinoy Park Bayshore Dr. & 7th Ave. NE. St. Petersburg, Fla. |
St. Petersburg's juried art show in Spring attracts 100,000. $50,000 in prizes. | |
| **Municipal Marina | Municipal Marina 503 150th Avenue Madeira Beach |
(727) 399-2631 | Owned and operated by the City of Madeira Beach. Slips available for transients or park your boat & trailer. |
| **The Pirate Ship | John's Pass Boardwalk Madeira Beach, FL |
(727) 423-7824 | Daily two hour cruises on a "real" pirate ship. Free beer and wine. |
| **Redington Fishing Pier | Less than 1 mile north of our condo in Redington Beach on Gulf Blvd. Take the trolley. | (727) 391-9398 | Nearby Redington Long Pier protrudes more than 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico. Fishing License not Required. |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | 1111 McMullen Booth Rd. N Clearwater, FL | (727) 791-7000 | Eclectic mix of performances. |
| Salon du Soleux | 16701 Gulf Blvd | (727) 399-8491 | Pamper yourself with spa treatments, pedicures, dermabrasion, peels, etc. |
| St. Pete Times Forum | 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL | (813) 301-6500 | Home to the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Sandcastles. Build your own sandcastle! FREE! | Anywhere on the beach. | Building a Sandcastle | |
 **Suncoast
Seabird Sanctuary |
18328 Gulf Blvd. Indian Shores, FL |
(727) 391-6211 | Internationally renowned avian rehabilitation center. Public tours. Donation. |
| **Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf | 15395 Gulf Blvd. Madeira Beach, FL |
(727) 398-7008 | Adventure Mini Golf |
| Sunken Gardens | 1825 4th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL |
(727) 551-3100 | Botanical gardens with tropical plants. Modest admission. |
| Sunshine Skyway Fishing Piers | Remains of the old bridge over the shipping channel. | Drive onto the remains of the massive bridge to fish next to your car. Small fee. | |
| Tennis Club, Treasure Bay | 10315 Paradise Blvd. Treasure Island, FL | (727) 360-6062 | Treasure Bay is a full service public Tennis Center. The tennis center is home to eight clay courts and two hard courts. |
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Book events through Ticketmaster. | Click on the Ticketmaster logo to view upcoming local events and to order tickets for your vacation. | |
 Tides
Golf Club(public) |
11832 66th Ave. N. Seminole, FL |
(727) 393-8483 | 18 hole, par 72 public course overlooks Bay. Serves the beach resort area. Pro shop, restaurant, bar/lounge. |
| Wagon Wheel Flea Market | 7801 Park Blvd. Pinellas Park, FL |
(727) 544-5319 | 125 acres, 2,000 exhibitors at "World's Best" flea market |
** Near Condo Unit in Madeira Beach
Waverunners. If your children are 21 years of age or younger, they must have a boating education ID card and a photo identification card to operate personal water craft (PWC) or any boat powered by 10 hp or more. You can get a boating education temporary certificate valid for 12 months, at no cost, at the Boat US website. He or she must complete a test. Make sure they sign up for a NASBLA-approved course or it is not valid in Florida. Boat US courses are approved.
In Florida, no person under 14 years of age may operate any personal water craft (PWC). The person renting the PWC must be at least 18 years of age. Vendors may have additional restrictions. See the Florida Boater's Law for more information.
Fishing License. Generally, a salt water recreational fishing license is required except when fishing off a licensed fishing pier, such as Redington Beach's Pier, or from a licensed commercial fishing boat. Children under 16 years of age do not need a salt water fishing license. Fishing licenses are available at bait shops and sporting goods stores. Generally, fishing in fresh water also requires a license.
