Getting Here and Getting Around

By Air. Tampa International Airport was recently ranked by Conde Nast as the #1 airport in the United States and the third best airport worldwide. The nation's best airport serves all major airlines and offers convenient shuttles from the gates to the landside terminal. The airport achieved the third-lowest average fares in one recent year thanks to discount airlines such as Southwest Airlines, Air Tran Airways, JetBlue Airways, and Spirit Airlines. Now Midwest Air flies Milwaukee to Tampa throughout the year. The airport, only 26 miles from the condo, offers convenient ground transportation to the beaches by rental car, shared vans, or taxi.

Convenient Clearwater - St. Petersburg International Airport (PIE), only 15 miles away, provides for limited airline service, primarily flights by USA 3000 Airlines and Allegiant Air. Sun Country Airlines now flies from Minneapolis/St. Paul. For private aviation, historic Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in Saint Petersburg is the closest towered airport with two runways and instrument approaches, offering convenient access to Madeira Beach by taxi or rental car.

By Car. Driving here is a popular option as St. Petersburg/Clearwater is easily accessible from major Interstates along the Midwest (I-75) and Northeast (I-95) corridors, as well as Orlando (I-4).

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Getting Around

By Car. A free, assigned parking space is available in the condominium garage, so bringing your own car or renting a car is not a problem. All major car rental companies are represented at Tampa International Airport.

By Shared Van from Tampa International Airport: There is a shared van that runs from Tampa International Airport to the beaches. One example is the Supershuttle. (800) 282-6817. A ticket can be purchased after you get your baggage; there is no reservation required for service from the airport. Reservations for the return trip are required.

Tampa Bay Limo provides VIP black car service at a reasonable rate, including transfers to and from Tampa International. For reservations, call (727) 504-6524. Julie's Limo provides a similar VIP service - call (813) 258-2154. For a complete listing of shared vans, rental cars, limousines, taxis, rail and bus service, see Ground Transportation at Tampa International Airport.

By Trolley. Teenagers (adults, too) will enjoy the independence and convenience of the Beach Trolley to visit nearby restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The Beach Trolley stop is located directly in front of our condominium on Gulf Blvd and runs every 20-30 minutes from 5:05 a.m. to 10:10 p.m., Monday through Sunday, including holidays, with service until midnight on Friday and Saturday. It runs north and south along Gulf Boulevard (the beaches’ main street) between the extreme southern tip of the barrier island (Pass-A-Grille) and Clearwater Beach on the north end. You can also catch the trolley on another route from John’s Pass to Tyrone Square Mall. (Take the trolley to John's Pass and transfer to the Tyrone Square Mall trolley) Pay per ride, or buy a “Daily Go Card” which gives you unlimited on and off stops. See the Pinellas Suncoast Transit for more information. Trolley maps are usually available in the condo office.

By Boat. The Intracoastal Waterway, Boca Ciega Bay, and John's Pass provide boaters the best opportunities to enjoy the inland and offshore waters for cruising, fishing, diving and other watersports along the Gulf coast. Cruise to the many restaurants and hot spots along the waterway and tie-up for lunch or dinner. Cruise the beaches via convenient John's Pass. Only a few minutes away from the Condo is the City of Madeira Beach's Municipal Marina, offering boat slips for transients or parking for your trailer and boat. Reserve your spot by calling (727) 399-2631. Dozens of other marinas in the area offer similar services. Further information for boaters, such as dockside restaurants, marinas, public boat ramps, fishing information, scuba diving information, etc. is available at Pinellas Life Power boats and waverunners are available for rent at John's Pass and various other places.

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 50-question 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.