Clearwater and Clearwater Beach

Clearwater is a great get-away spot, it's an even better place to live. 
Situated on the highest coastal bluff in all of Florida, located in Pinellas
County on Florida's west coast; about 20 minutes from
Tampa and
St Petersburg and only 90 minutes from Orlando.  Clearwater is the
county seat of
Pinellas County.  Two major airports are conveniently nearby:
Tampa International Airport and St Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport.  


     
 Clearwater

       
       Clearwater
 
The Open Air Farmer's Market takes place every Wednesday at
Clearwater's City Hall between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM from November 
to April.  Ruth Eckerd Hall is the center for the performing arts. 
Westfield Countryside is a popular shopping mall in Clearwater. 
The leading health care center is Morton Plant Mease. 
The Harborview Center exhibition facility is beautifully situated on
the bluff overlooking Clearwater Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico



 Clearwater Beach


               Clearwater Beach


       The Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort

  
                Clearwater Beach
 

     Clearwater Beach Marina


 The Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa

The Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort is located on 10-acres of powder-white
beaches.  It's next to Pier 60 and across from the marina, within walking
distance of the area's best restaurants and activities. 
The Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa in Clearwater, is perched atop a 30-foot
bluff over western Florida's Intracoastal Waterway.  Built in 1897, this model
of Victorian architecture is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 
The Belleview Biltmore Beach Club on Sand Key offers a world-class sandy
beach, swimming pool and a  full-service restaurant offering gourmet meals. 
Free shuttle from the hotel.


   Clearwater Beach
 Photo courtesy of St Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB


        Caladesi Island State Park
Photo courtesy of St Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB

Clearwater and its island beaches are one of Florida's most popular
vacation spots. 
Caladesi Island State Park and Sand Key Beaches have been named
among the best Natural Beaches in the United States.  Clearwater is also
home to the largest fishing fleet on the West Coast of Florida.


Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit facility dedicated to the rescue,
rehabilitation, and release of animals.  It is also involved with a number of
marine science research initiatives, environmental conservation and public
education.



 Clearwater Beach Pier 60


     Island Way Grill


         Shephard's Beach Resort and Restaurants


Events during the year include Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Fun 'N Sun Festival,
Kid's Week, Florida Birding Festival, Beach Volleyball Tournaments and more. 
The sunset at the Pier 60 Festival is a nightly sunset celebration that takes
place on Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach.  This is a free family event featuring
artisans, crafters, street performer and live musical entertainment, weather
permitting.  There are many restaurants on Clearwater Beach.
Just to name a few; Island Way Grill - It's all about fish;
Frenchy's Seafood Restaurants - Home to the "World Famous"
Grouper Sandwich and Shephard's Restaurant - A Restaurant,
Tiki Bar and Night Club all in one which offers a variety of buffets including
all you can eat crab legs, stuffed flounder, oysters, shrimp and grouper.


Sand Key Beach


    
  Sand Key Beach


  Sand Key Beach & Condos

Sand Key, less than 1 mile wide is located just south of Clearwater Beach
across the bridge over Clearwater Pass. 
Sand Key County Park was opened
to the public August 1984. It has two distinct areas - a beach and a park with picnic shelters.

Clearwater and Clearwater Beach offer numerous housing opportunities 
including luxurious condominiums overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, gated
 golf course communities, new townhouse developments and a wide range
of single family home communities.  Contact me on my cell at 727-560-6161
or e-mail me for Clearwater real estate at
Dawne@Dawne.us
I would be honored to be your real estate agent.


  Other Links

 Great Links

  Visitor's Guide

 Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce