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 of Mexico, 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.

New 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 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.

FISHING TOURNAMENTS

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Tournament Dates: November 6, 7 & 8, 2025

11/6: Captains Meeting, Team Check-In & Onsite Registration*Gates Open at 5pm*

Team Check-in/Registration Starts at 6pm

11/7: Community Party: 5pm-9pm

11/8: Tournament Fishing & Weigh-In & Crown The Fall KING: 4-10pm

11/8: Awards Ceremony and Payouts

Tournament Venue:

Madeira Beach Recreation Complex
200 Rex Place
Madeira Beach, Fl 33708

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.

2025 Boat Parade Schedule

Indian Rocks Beach

Christmas Boat Parade

Saturday, December 20, 2025

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

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 on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, details TBD.

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk 2025

12902 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

For the last 43 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! 

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

Seminole Lake Country Club, Seminole Lake Course

 

18 holes over 6,501 yards with a par of 71 (Public)

6100 Augusta Blvd
Seminole, FL 33777-4720
(727) 391-3318

Mangrove Bay Golf Course, Mangrove Bay Course

  

18 holes over 6,779 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)

875 62nd Ave NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702-7619
(727) 893-7800

Mangrove Bay Golf Course, Cypress Links Course

9 holes over 1,311 yards with a par of 27 (Municipal)

875 62nd Ave NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702-7619
(727) 893-7800

Cove Cay Golf Club, Cove Cay Course

18 holes over 6,002 yards with a par of 70 (Public)

2612 Cove Cay Dr
Clearwater, FL 33760-1302
(727) 535-1406

East Bay Golf Club, East Bay Course

 

18 holes over 6,451 yards with a par of 71 (Public)

702 Country Club Dr
Largo, FL 33771-2171
(727) 581-3333

Pinecrest Golf Club, Pinecrest Course

 

18 holes over 2,235 yards with a par of 55 (Public)

1200 8th Ave SW
Largo, FL 33770-3167
(727) 584-6497

Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis, Treasure Island Course

 

9 holes over 905 yards with a par of 27 (Municipal)

10315 Paradise Blvd
Treasure Island, FL 33706-3120
(727) 360-6062

Largo Golf Course, Largo Course

 

18 holes over 3,300 yards with a par of 62 (Municipal)

12500 Vonn Rd
Largo, FL 33774-3437
(727) 518-3024

The Landings Golf Club, Clearwater Executive Course

18 holes over 4,350 yards with a par of 63 (Public)

1875 Airport Dr
Clearwater, FL 33765-2002
(727) 447-5272

Clearwater Country Club, Clearwater Course

 

18 holes over 6,231 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)

525 N Betty Ln
Clearwater, FL 33755-4799
(727) 443-5078

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club, Isla Del Sol Course

18 holes over 6,392 yards with a par of 72 (Plantation)

6000 Sun Blvd
Saint Petersburg, FL 33715-1102
(866) 906-4750

Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation Golf Course, Chi Chi Rodriguez Course

 

18 holes over 5,454 yards with a par of 69 (Municipal)

3030 N McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33761-3331
(727) 726-4673

Dunedin Golf Club, Dunedin Course

 

18 holes over 6,605 yards with a par of 72 (Public)

1050 Palm Blvd
Dunedin, FL 34698-2635
(727) 733-2134

Tarpon Woods Golf Club, Brooker Creek Course

 

18 holes over 6,504 yards with a par of 72 (Public)

1100 Tarpon Woods Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34685-2008
(727) 784-7606

Lansbrook Golf Club, Lansbrook Course

 

18 holes over 6,862 yards with a par of 72 (Public)

4605 Village Center Dr
Palm Harbor, FL 34685-1224
(727) 784-7333

Eagles Golf Club, Lakes Course

 

18 holes over 7,089 yards with a par of 72 (Public)

16101 Nine Eagles Dr
Odessa, FL 33556-2812
(813) 920-6681

Eagles Golf Club, Forest Course

 

18 holes over 6,712 yards with a par of 72 (Public)

16101 Nine Eagles Dr
Odessa, FL 33556-2812
(813) 920-6681

Silver Dollar Golf Club, Gator-Panther Course

 

18 holes over 6,481 yards with a par of 72 (Public)

12711 Silver Dollar Dr
Odessa, FL 33556-2236
(813) 920-3884

Silver Dollar Golf Club, Bobcat Course

9 holes over 2,936 yards with a par of 36 (Public)

12711 Silver Dollar Dr
Odessa, FL 33556-2236
(813) 920-3884

Tarpon Springs Golf Course, Tarpon Springs Course

 

18 holes over 6,182 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)

1310 S Pinellas Ave
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3722
(727) 937-6906