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FUN STUFF

Keep your eyes open if you’re on the beach at dusk or dawn. We very often see dolphins swimming right off shore. If the dolphins come in close, which they do occasionally, do not get in the water and try to touch them. It is illegal to touch the dolphins (we humans have germs that harm the dolphins). The Manatees frequent our Gulf coast waters too. Watch for their trademark “circle” footprint.

LIGHTS OUT ~ The Sea Turtle nesting season in Florida runs from May 1^st through October 31^st. Please remember to keep porch and balcony lights out during these months so the hatchlings are not confused; they head towards the moonlight over the Gulf, but become distracted if balcony lights are left on. Thanks to your cooperation, we’ll continue to help protect our sea creatures.

A fun, inexpensive thing to do is to rent the personal watercraft, kayaks or paddleboards just down the beach. There are also scoot coupe, scooter, bicycle, skateboard or roller blade rentals nearby too. Even if you don’t fish, make sure to experience a walk out on one the local fishing piers such as the Skyway Fishing Pier to the South or Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach to the North. The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is a venue where performance art in the Tampa Bay area is presented on many levels. On any given night, you may see a variety of acts including fire breathers, escape artists, magicians, stilt walkers, crafters and much more. The Sunset Cinema is another highlight on the weekends, a FREE family friendly event to bring a blanket or some chairs and catch a movie outdoors under the stars. Concessions available on-site.

Splash Harbor located on Indian Rocks Beach offers water slide fun along with a lazy river. There are a few Putt-Putt options on the beaches too. The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary located on Indian Shores is a bird hospital where many birds are able to be rehabilitated before being released back into the wild is accessible by the local trolley too.

There are lots of public golf courses in the area to choose from or even a tennis match or pickle ball at courts not far from the condo. A short trolley ride of about 5 miles to John’s Pass is a great day, whether you want to go shopping or just grab a bite to eat at the many waterside restaurants to choose from. This quaint fishing village offers adventures from sunset cruises, dolphin cruises to fishing excursions.

Busch Gardens, a theme park that features exhilarating rides and animal attractions along with their water park Adventure Island is less than an hour away. Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park offers a more intimate view of animals without the huge theme park atmosphere. Watch the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team at In-door, air-conditioned Tropicana Field where you can enjoy a game even in our rare inclement weather. Downtown Saint Petersburg offers the Dali Museum that showcases a large collection of the painter’s works.

For those of you that want to travel a bit further there is Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and their waterparks Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure along with Sea World offering an optional Discovery Cove Experience and their waterpark Aquatica are all just a couple hours away and offer full days of entertainment.

SALT WATER FISHING AT IT'S FINEST

FISHING TOURNAMENTS

Join With Old Salt For 3 Days Of Waterfront Festival Magic! Live Music, Kids Zone, Carney Games, Tasty Local Food Vendors, Beer & Adult Beverages, Raffles and Silent Auctions… and Fireworks on Saturday! All Wrapped Up In The Best Kingfish Tournament Of The Year.
Waterfront Festival - Old Salt Fishing Foundation

200 Rex Place
Madeira Beach, Fl 33708

Fishizzle Offshore

Treat yourself to an Extreme Fishing experience or a private Cruise

Half Day Offshore
Full Day Offshore
Full Day Extreme Offshore
Full/Half Island Day
Dinner by Boat
Sunset Cruise

Inshore Action Fishing Charters with Captain Matt Luttmann (inshoreactioncharters.com)

APOLLO BEACH MANATEE VIEWING CENTER

Open Seasonally ~ November 1st through April 15th

FREE Open 9AM to 5PM ~ 7 days a week

Manatee Viewing Center - Tampa Electric

Location: 6990 Dickman Rd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Hours: Open daily from November 1 - April 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails close at 4 p.m. We are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Easter. Closed Christmas Eve at 3 p.m. Have questions? Call us at 813-228-4289.

Sanding Ovations ~ November Annual Event ~ Treasure Island

MAIN WEEKEND HOURS

Sanding Ovations 2026 will take place in Treasure Island, Florida, from November 19-22, with an encore weekend on November 28-29, featuring world-class sand sculptures, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly activities.

Musical Theme: The 2026 theme, “Music is the Key,” features tribute sculptures honoring genres from jazz and pop to classic rock and country.

WATCH FOR NEXT YEAR'S DATES TO POST ONCE SCHEDULED!

There is plenty of room to spread out at the beach food court, beer garden, arts& crafts marketplace.

Things to know before you go…SANDING OVATIONS is CASHLESS for all EVENT bars, merchandise and parking in order to create a more efficient and safer experience for our eventgoers. We appreciate your cooperation!

City Ordinance prohibits dogs (animals), glass, and smoking or vaping on the beach.

HOLIDAY BOAT PARADES

2025 Boat Parade Schedule

Indian Rocks Beach

Christmas Boat Parade

2026 to be determined

Approximately 200 yards South of the
southern end of the Holiday Inn.
At 7:00 P.M. , the parade heads under
the Walsingham Bridge finishing off at
Harbor Drive North.

Madeira Beach

The Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Holiday Boat Parade to be determined

Redington Beach/Indian Shores

TBD

Best public viewing R.O.C. Park, Madeira Beach

Begins at R.O.C. Parark, Madeira Beach & Finishes at Caddy's Pub

Treasure Island

Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will deck the waterways of Treasure Island details TBD.

Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk 2026 October 23rd 2pm - October 26th 6pm

12902 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

For the last 45 years, the historic John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach Florida becomes a venue for a large celebration of fresh gulf seafood, the John’s Pass Seafood Festival. The three-day outdoor event features hundreds of local vendors offering a plethora of seafood, an art and crafts show, live music and various family-friendly activities. if you are in town, you should go!

GOLF COURSES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club, Bardmoor Course

18 holes over 7,000 yards with a par of 72 (Public)

8001 Cumberland Rd
Largo, FL 33777-2065

(727) 392-1234