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Invented in Florida

Tampa Bay

Tarpon Springs

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44 Gulfport 50 Tour Tampa Bay 56 Art, Culture, History, Science 64 Home & Service Professionals 70 Beaches

72 Golf Guide 76 Florida Stories Walking Tours 78

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invented IN FLORIDA KEY LIME PIE

The key lime pie has been traced back to the early 20th century. Its exact origins are unknown, but the first formal mention of key lime pie as a recipe may have been made by William Curry, a ship salvager and Key West’s first millionaire; his cook, “Aunt Sally”, made the pie for him. Some people believe that Aunt Sally simply modified the recipe for lemon icebox cake and used key limes instead of lemons because both recipes require sweetened condensed milk and citrus juice.

INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB?

The incandescent light bulb was invented in Florida? This one is only partially true. Thomas Edison’s primary residence was in New Jersey during most of the time that he was inventing the incandescent light bulb, but he spent his winters at his home in Fort Myers. He worked on many of his 1,093 patented inventions there. So Florida gets some of the credit.

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SUNSCREEN

One of the first popular sunscreen products was invented for the United States military by Florida airman and pharmacist Benjamin Green in 1944. This came about because of the hazards of sun overexposure to soldiers in the Pacific tropics at the height of World War II.

MIRANDA RIGHTS

You know the part of the Miranda rights where they say “If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you”? Clarence Earl Gideon was a man with an eighthgrade education who ran away from home when he was in middle school. He spent much of his early adult life as a drifter, spending time in and out of prisons for nonviolent crimes. Gideon was charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit a misdemeanor, which is a felony under Florida law. We can thank this unlikely hero for public defenders.

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FROZEN CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE

Frozen concentrated orange juice was invented by University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center. In the 1940’s, C.D. Atkins was asked by the Florida Citrus Commission to improve the quality of processed orange products, to help produce better juice for the armed forces, and at the same time improve the efficiency of Florida’s orange crop.

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COLD-AIR PROCESS OF REFRIGERATION

John Gorrie (born October 3, 1803, Charleston, SC died June 16, 1855, Apalachicola, FL) was the American physician who discovered the cold-air process of refrigeration as the result of experiments to lower the temperature of fever patients by cooling hospital rooms. In 1842, Gorrie designed and built an aircooling apparatus for treating yellow-fever patients.

GATORADE

Gatorade was formulated in 1965 by researchers at the University of Florida in an effort to help the then-struggling Florida Gators football team.

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Bondo putty is an automotive body filler; a twopart mix of talc and plastic. It was introduced in 1955 and developed by World War II veteran and automotive repair shop owner Robert Merton Spink of Miami. Commonly used as a term to describe any type of automotive repair putty, the word Bondo is actually a trademarked name of a product from the company 3M (Minnesota Mining Manufacturing).

NEW SUPERCAPACITOR

The new supercapacitor was invented in FSU’s AeroPropulsion, Mechatronics and Energy Center (AME), and Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) by Jim P. Zheng, a Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering professor. The new technology addresses current supercapacitor weaknesses that limit their effective use compared to traditional rechargeable battery technology.

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ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT OF 1973

Nathaniel Reed, American environmentalist and political aide from Florida who served as an environmental adviser to Florida Governor Claude R. Kirk Jr. in the 1960s, co-wrote the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Among the first species protected were the Florida panther, manatees, and alligators.

NASCAR

The driving force behind the establishment of NASCAR was William “Bill” France Sr. (1909-1992), a mechanic and auto-repair shop owner from Washington, DC, who in the mid-1930s moved to Daytona Beach. The Daytona area was a gathering spot for racing enthusiasts, and France became involved in racing cars and promoting races. France felt there was a need for a governing body to sanction and promote racing. He gathered members of the racing community to discuss the idea, and NASCAR was born, with its official incorporation in February 1948. France served as NASCAR’s first president and played a key role in shaping its development in the sport’s early decades.

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• On January 1, 1914, the world’s first scheduled passenger airline service took off, operating between St. Petersburg and Tampa. The St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line was a short-lived endeavor at only four months but it paved the way for today’s daily transcontinental flights. • José Martí Park, located at 1303 East 8th Avenue in Ybor City, is technically Cuban soil. The 0.14 acre tract of land has been owned by the Republic of Cuba since 1956. The park is a tribute to José Martí, a 19th-century Cuban freedom fighter from Havana. Known as a patriot, writer, poet, lawyer and orator, Martí’s ideas and actions were a universal inspiration for the Cuban people. • Ybor City takes its name from Vicente Martinez Ybor, who started things rolling with a cigar making business in 1850s Cuba. In 1885, after one Cuban revolution too many erupted, he bought 40 sandy acres near Tampa and turned it into the cigar capital of the world. In 1929, the factory at Ybor City rolled approximately 500 million cigars! • Dunedin is the oldest town in Pinellas County and began as a remote settlement in 1852. It was originally named Jonesbor. Two Scottish immigrants renamed the settlement to Dunedin in 1882. The name Dunedin comes from the Sottish-Gaelic form of Edinburgh, Scotland, Dùn Èideann. • Safety Harbor used to be home to a sizable Native American population. Philippe Park pays homage to this with its monument to the Tocabaga tribe. The Temple Mound is historically recognized as having once been used for religious purposes by the tribe. Founded in 1948, the park is the oldest in the county. It spans some 122 acres. • Tiki Gardens was a South Seas Polynesian theme park in Indian Shores. The park, which opened in 1964, was closed in the 1980s. It was sold to Pinellas County in 1990 and was turned into a public beach access parking lot. Although the Tiki Gardens were a big part of tourism in Pinellas County, the only thing left is the sign at the entrance letting visitors know that they’ve arrived at the Tiki Gardens Park Beach Access. • Caladesi and Honeymoon Island used to be one island, until a hurricane separated the two in 1921.

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Florida Firearms Academy

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Station House BBQ

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Plum Bottom is a women owned shoe and accessory store with two locations is Central Pennsylvania. Sizes from 5-11. www.plumbottom.com

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Roxy’s Bistro

Scratch Kitchen Roxy’s Bistro in Downtown Clearwater prioritizes sourcing local ingredients and offering the highest-quality food at affordable prices. Our straightforward comfort dishes showcase the essence of fresh seasonal produce and local seafood. Everything is 100% made from scratch.

412 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755 Reservations: 727-953-3911 www.RoxysClearwater.com

Bayshore Boulevard in downtown Tampa, is home to the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States, at 4.5 miles long. The recreational path includes benches, a water fountain, bicycle parking, a city marina, workout stations, and stunning views of the Tampa skyline.

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Featured BUSINESSES Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce

Bohemian Gypsea

BackDraughts

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5 Branches Brewing

Gallery of Fun Finds

The Gem of the Docks

H’ours Creole Smokehouse

Katerina’s Taverna & Grill

Johnny Grits

Hellas Authentic Greek Bakery and Restaurant

The Furniture Place

Transform Your Health, PLLC

Ratza Chocolate

Sunshine Supply Company

Brighter Days Brew Co.

Tarpon Springs Olive Oil Company

One Amazing Find

Wine at the Docks

Wine Society

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Located along the Anclote River where it intersects the Gulf of Mexico, Tarpon Springs is a rich mixture of culture, customs, and families. Its waterfront is a working seaport and shopping district with the unmistakable feel of a Grecian fishing village. Its downtown is a showcase of proud historic buildings and homes from the gracious Victorian era. It’s an unlikely blend of histories, and one you’ll find only in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County’s oldest city. 18

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Past Indian history in this beautiful coastal community predates the arrival of the first settlers in the early 1800’s. Soon after, the advent of the railroad and the building of the Anclote Key Lighthouse brought many positive changes to the area. The town’s Victorian influences stem from the late 1800’s to about 1905, when the seaside village became a playground for wealthy Northerners. These seasonal residents built luxurious estates along Spring Bayou. Soon Tarpon Springs gained fame as one of the great health centers and winter resorts of the time.

Welcome Center 1 N. Pinellas Avenue Monday–Friday, 10 am–5 pm Visitors’ Center 100 Dodecanese Boulevard 7 days, 10:30 am–3:30 pm

TarponSpringsChamber.org 727-937-6109

Two Cultures, One City... Tarpon Springs

Rich sponge beds, discovered in the 1880’s, spawned a flourishing new industry. In 1905, young sponge divers were recruited from the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. The sponge industry thrived, as did the Greek community, and the town’s focus changed. Some of the Greek immigrants who came to the area continue their traditional trade of sponge diving. Today Tarpon Springs is a showcase of both cultures, from its vintage Victorian era mansions and buildings to its lively Greek traditions and community.

Experience the flavor of Greece and the excitement of an authentic working waterfront on the Sponge Docks. Visit authentic Greek restaurants and bakeries, sponge diving and sightseeing tour boats, unique shops, antique shops and art galleries, and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, home of the largest Epiphany celebration in the Western Hemispheres – No Passport Required!

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BOHEMIAN GYPSEA Crystals Metaphysical Cards and Books Clothing and Jewelry Candles and Sage Incense and Essential Oil CBD for People ane Pets Delta 8 and 10 Gifts, Gifts, Gifts

BohemianGypsea.com

Gift Shop-Main Store

12 West Orange Street Tarpon Springs Florida 34689 Metaphysical Healing Center 740 N. Pinellas Ave Tarpon Springs Florida 34689 20

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COME GRAB A PIE!

101 East Tarpon Avenue | Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-940-2323 | www.BackDraughts.com

20 Hibiscus Street | Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-940-2323 | www.MainelyDelicious.com

DELICIOU S DRINKS & FRIENDLY ATMOSPH ERE Located on the Tarpon Springs Historic Sponge Docks. Our craft beer is a mix of traditional styles and fun experimentals.

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vintage market 111 Hibiscus Street • Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Store: 727-940-7980 • Cell: 706-897-1047 HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm

Look for the Vintage Cottage on Hibiscus Street Gallery of Fun Finds is a unique co-op of local artists that create beauitful products and work in the gallery as a supportive team. We showcase furniture, jewelry, home goods, wall art, lighting, speciality soaps, yard art, amazing gifts, and a variety of seasonal items, featuring our artists’ handmade Christmas ornaments & gifts. Come by and enjoy our shop with classes & pop-ups for all.

meet the artists Something Different by Kathy Simply Stated Rooms Factory After Dark Rusty Nail Carpentry 22

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The Baubles Sisters Mermaid Soaps Twisted Creations

the gem of the docks Unique jewelry, handbags & shoes

A round bezel set Larimar stone rests inside a highly polished sterling silver free form pendant. Undulating areas of the sterling silver are adorned with prong set white sapphires - simply dazzling!

735 Dodecanese Boulevard Suites 15 & 16 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Inside the Sponge Exchange Mall

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Freshly Sourced Creole Food Classic & daily Creole menu, delicious craft cocktails, & live blues & jazz musical performances Live Blues & Jazz Every Month F E AT U R I N G

T-Bone Hamilton & The Blues All-Stars The Jazz Phools

310 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 483-9092 hourscreole.com

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AN AUTHENTIC GREEK EXPERIENCE

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619 North Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Just a Few of Our Specialties… Shrimp & Grits • Fried Chicken Benedicts Banana Bread French Toast • and so much more! 857 E. Klosterman Road | Tarpon Springs, FL

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Serving Beer & 6 “Taste the Rainbow” Flavors of Mimosas Get a FREE Mimosa during your birthday month!

Also offering Gluten Free!

AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD AND GREEK PASTRIES HELLAS RESTAURANT is owned and operated by the Karterouliotis family, who herald their rich heritage by producing a truly authentic and cultural cuisine. We strive to provide you with the finest Greek dining experience.

S I N C E 1970

HELLAS BAKERY offers the finest in rich, buttery and delicious authentic Greek pastries. Our pastries are so delectable you’ll want to gobble them up right on the spot and our fully stocked retail bakery enables you take a little bit of Greece home with you, OPA!

785 Dodecanese Boulevard • Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-943-2400 • www.HellasBakery.com • /HellasRestaurantAndBakery

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Create Something Unique With Us! Custom, Handcrafted Reclaimed and Live Edge Furniture from Florida

History Behind Every Piece

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Home and Office

The Furniture Place creates unique, custom, reclaimed, and live edge furniture for your home or business. We use sustainable and repurposed materials for every project and take pride in salvaging old wood from Florida.

Corporate Office

Restaurant and Bar

Handmade Gifts

Top Quality, Unique Designs We offer top quality, high-end designer furniture pieces that are custom fit to your home or office. Most of our wood comes from fallen trees or old barns and buildings across the Sunshine State. We have a variety of wood up to 500 years old and it all goes through an extensive process of cutting, drying, and surfacing before it becomes a functional piece of furniture.

Our Story We are a family-owned and operated business. Our creations are unique and one-of-a-kind made by us in our Tarpon Springs warehouse. Our work is featured all over Florida from commercial projects to residential spaces. We take pride in our customer service and quality work. Visit us in the heart of Tarpon Springs just a few short blocks south of the world famous Sponge Docks.

Visit Our Showroom Tuesday-Saturday: 11-5 | Sunday & Monday: Closed 110 Athens Street | Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-239-0311

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TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH, PLLC ACHIEVE YOUR MOST OPTIMUM HEALTH WITH INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

DR. BRADSHAW AND HER TEAM OF SPECIALLY TRAINED PROVIDERS CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH! Integrative medicine encompasses diagnosing and treating current conditions while also incorporating preventative care. Through evaluation and exploration into the root cause of a symptom or ailment, we create a customized plan that can modify, slow down, and prevent disease. It is our philosophy that when there is a will, there is a way. If you have the will to integrate a healthier lifestyle into your daily routine, and to feel better, that's half the battle. Are you ready for change? Each patient is evaluated on an individual basis using an integrative approach. A variety of focused testing options and specialized therapies are made available in office to better tailor treatment to the individual. Our desire is to help you feel your best, so you can enjoy your family and loved ones with a healthy lifestyle and no chronic ailments. PRACTICING MEDICINE WITH A PERSONALIZED FOCUS.

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Award Winning Bean-to-Bar Chocolate in Downtown Tarpon Springs

Ratza Chocolate Handcrafted • Bean to Bar • Artisan

2021 Bronze Medalist for “Top Chocolate Bar” at the International Chocolate Salon 11 North Pinellas Avenue

(Across from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral)

Downtown Tarpon Springs 727-935-4681

www.RatzaChocolate.com Shop Online • Shipping Year-Round • All Organic Ingredients • Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free

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311 N Safford Ave Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-940-2350

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727.935.5717 tarponspringsoliveoil.com 838 Dodecanese Blvd. Tarpon Springs

a Creative Home Market

in downtown Tarpon Springs featuring unique furniture, home decor and gift items. One Amazing Find is a Creative Home Market in historic downtown Tarpon Springs. We feature many local artists and artisans, unique furniture, home decor, DIY products, gift items and boutique clothing.

106 E. Tarpon Avenue Tarpon Springs Fl 34689 727.940.8632 HOURS: Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat: 11am-6pm Fri: 11am-8pm | Sun 11am-4pm

www.OneAmazingFind.com /oneamazingfind @oneamazingfind

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We are proud to offer Workshops featuring Chalk Paint® and other products by Annie Sloan. Our workshops are designed to build confidence through knowledge and practice so you can confidently take on unique Chalk Paint projects. We also offer creativity classes for all ages and our schedule can be found on our website. One Amazing Find is also a licensed Stockist of Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We have an in-house studio for our DIY workshops, painting for store inventory, and custom commissioned furniture painting and refinishing. We can supply you, teach you, or do it for you.

for you. for home. for others.

Wine Bar & Gifts FREE DAILY WINE TASTINGS!

We have a great selection of local, classic, and Greek wines as well as wine lover gifts. Plus, enjoy a glass of wine or cold beer on tap in our wine bar.

828 Dodecanese Boulevard Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 727-942-9463

www.TarponSpringsWine.com

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Wine Bar Downtown Tarpon Springs 75 Wines

Craft Beer

Live Music Wine Flights

Charcuterie

Tapas

Nightly Specials

Dessert

Monthly Events

Locally owned by Annie Appenzeller, a young female born and raised in Tarpon Springs. "My vision was to create the perfect place for the community to enjoy unique wines and light fares in a laid back comfortable setting." Wine Society is perfect for girls night out or that speical date night. Our Atmosphere is modern chic, Old World meets New World. Stop for a glass, or stay all night.

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There are Greeks in abundance throughout the United States, however, there are some cities that are known for their “Greekness”. Tarpon Springs is known for having one of largest percentage of Greek Americans in the United States.

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Dunedin (pronounced DONE-EE-DIN) offers world class major league baseball, art and culture, and even one of the top ten beaches in America, Caladesi Island. Dunedin is also home of Honeymoon Island, the #1 state park in Florida.

Featured BUSINESSES Prohibition Kitchen & Tap

465 on Main

Cueni Brewing Co.

HopScotch Café

Kookie Krums Boutique Bakery

Mirabella

Mobility Plus

My Favorite Things

Roxy K Boutique

Waterside Vintage & Coastal Market

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• Dunedin has become so dog friendly it earned the name “Dogedin”. • The Pinellas Bike Trail a 37 mile trail, snaking its way through Pinellas county, runs through the heart of downtown Dunedin.

• Dunedin hosts many events throughout the year including Mardi Gras, The Dunedin Orange Festival, and Wine the Blues.

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Your Perfect Dunedin Rental Awaits Our mission at 465 on Main is to create the best vacation experience possible for our guests. Whether it’s to gather with family and friends, a romantic getaway or a new adventure we have a property that is perfectly suited to your needs.

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BEER, WINE

SANDWICHES

CHARCUTERIE 1006 Broadway, Dunedin, FL, 34698 727-223-5227

HopscotchCafeDundedin.com

Visit our walk-up window downtow n to take sweets or coffee to go!

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We specialize in creating edible gifts with our desserts for ALL occasions! 513 Main Street • Dunedin, FL 34698 727-736-5786 • kookiekrums.com

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Whatever Your Look We’ve Got You

COVERED A Women’s Fashion Boutique 481 Main Street Dunedin, FL 34698 727-288-2999 www.MirabellaFashions.com

Best Prices in Town!

Don’t buy online, come in and ride mine! Trust the Scooter Doctor—Dr. Henderson.

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Mobility Scooters Power Chairs Auto Scooter Lifts Stairlifts Portable Entry Ramps Fixed Entry Ramps Vertical Platform Lifts Repair & Scooter Rentals Lift Chairs

Open Monday–Saturday 10 am to 4 pm 1212 County Road 1 | Dunedin, FL 34698

www.mobilityplus.com/clearwater

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For over 10 years, My Favorite Things has been offering a blend of unique, hand picked items including art by local artists, home décor, jewelry, gifts, accessories, and more. We are a noted retailer of coveted Nora Fleming, Lampe Berger, and Thymes lines.

stop in for a fun shopping experience! 330 Main Street | Dunedin, FL 34698 | 727-738-1277 |

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200 Main Street #104 Dunedin, FL 34698 727-953-6681 Roxie K. Boutique

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674 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 | 727-210-7893 www.Waterside-VC.com | /watersidefurnishings

Refreshed & Restyled Used Furniture and Home Decor Specializing in Shabby Chic, Vintage, Coastal Cottage and More!

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Off the beaten path in South Saint Petersburg and nestled along the Boca Ciega Bay is the quaint, quirky, artsy town of Gulfport. “Old Florida” is a phrase often heard when describing Gulfport’s waterfront district.

Featured

BUSINESSES O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille

BoTiki

Gulfport Beach Bazaar

Beach House 5317

Gulfport Casino Ballroom & Catherine Hickman Theater

DID YOU KNOW ? • Gulfport was originally named Disston City, was renamed Bonifacio, then Veteran City, and finally in 1910 it settled on the name Gulfport. • There’s always something going on in Gulfport! Dozens of special events like GeckoFest, Saturday Fresh Market, First Friday Art Walk, Gulfport Tuesday Market, IndieFaire, and a Fine Arts Festival are happening throughout the year. • The Gulfport Casino was built in the 1930s as a community center complete with ballroom with a 5,000 square-foot dance floor. The city leases the casino for special events and weddings.

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a little bit of everything COASTAL, BEACHY GIFTS, SOUVENIRS, TEE SHIRTS, APPAREL, LOCAL ART, JEWELRY, VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES

and more!

3115 Beach Blvd S | Gulfport, FL 33707 727-381-8548

www.GulfportBeachBazaar.com We are also the local US Post Office and a ticket hub for local events.

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The Songs of John Prine Thu, Feb 3 Ryan Hamilton Fri, Feb 4 Jim Brickman Sat, Feb 5 The Simon & Garfunkel Story Tue, Feb 8 Life & Music of George Michael Wed, Feb 9 Los Lobos & Taj Mahal Thu, Feb 10 Tom Papa Sat, Feb 12 Steve Vai Tue, Feb 15 Tower of Power Feb 17 & 18 Pat Metheny Side-Eye Sun, Feb 20 Gino Vannelli Fri, Feb 25 10,000 Maniacs Sat, Feb 26 Electric Light Orchestra Experience Sun, Feb 27 Keb’ Mo’ Mon, Feb 28 Michael Feinstein Thu, Mar 3 Rodney Crowell Fri, Mar 4 Killer Queen Wed, Mar 9 Alan Doyle Thu, Mar 10 Graham Nash Fri, Mar 11 Eric Johnson’s Treasure Tour Wed, Mar 16 David Archuleta Thu, Mar 17 Chris Botti Fri, Mar 18 Paula Poundstone Sat, Mar 19 Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale Sun, Mar 20 Rita Rudner Fri, Mar 25 Paul Thorn Sat, Mar 26 RUMOURS Fleetwood Mac Tribute Sun, Mar 27 Janis Ian Thu, Mar 31 Sinbad Sat, Apr 16 Colin Hay of Men at Work Thu, Apr 21 Steve Hackett Fri, Apr 22 Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn Wed, Apr 27

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Beaches IN & AROUND TAMPA BAY

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FRED HOWARD PARK 1700 Sunset Drive Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 943-4081

BELLEAIR BEACH 1800 Gulf Boulevard Belleair Beach, FL 33786 (727) 595-4646

SUNSET BEACH PARK 1800 Gulf Road Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 942-5628

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH 1700 Gulf Boulevard Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 (727) 595-2517

HONEYMOON ISLAND STATE PARK One Causeway Boulevard Dunedin, FL 34689 (727) 469-5942

INDIAN SHORES/ TIKI GARDENS BEACH ACCESS 19601 Gulf Boulevard Indian Shores, FL 34635 (727) 595-4025

CALADESI ISLAND STATE PARK One Causeway Boulevard Dunedin, FL 34698 (727) 469-5918

REDINGTON SHORES BEACH 18200 Gulf Boulevard Redington Shores, FL 33708 (727) 588-4882

CLEARWATER BEACH West end of State Road 60 Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 (727) 447-7600

ARCHIBALD BEACH PARK 15100 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL 33708 (727) 391-7373

SAND KEY BEACH 1060 Gulf Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33767 (727) 588-4852

MADEIRA BEACH 14400 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach, FL 33708 (727) 391-7373

JOHN’S PASS BEACH 129th Avenue along Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach, FL 33708 (727) 391-7373 TREASURE ISLAND BEACH 10400 Gulf Boulevard Treasure Island, FL 33706 (727) 547-4575 ST. PETE BEACH Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 367-2735 PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH Off of Gulf Way - 1st to 22nd Avenues St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 367-2735

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FORT DE SOTO PARK 3500 Pinellas Bayway S. Tierra Verde, FL 33715 (727) 582-2267

EGMONT KEY STATE PARK 4905 34th Street S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (727) 893-2627 BEN T. DAVIS BEACH 7650 Courtney Campbell Causeway Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 274-8615 DAVIS ISLAND BEACH 900 Martinique Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 931-2121 PICNIC ISLAND PARK 7404 Picnic Island Boulevard Tampa, FL 33616 (813) 274-8615

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GOLF GUIDE FOR TAMPA BAY

ROGERS PARK GOLF COURSE 18 holes over 6,593 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 7911 N. 30th Street • Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 356-1670

PALMA CEIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,211 yards with a par of 70 (Private) 1601 S. MacDill Avenue • Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 253-3061

THE CLAW AT USF 18 holes over 6,809 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 13801 N. 46th Street • Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 497-2023

HUNTER’S GREEN COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,979 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 18101 Longwater Run Drive • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 973-1000

TAMPA PALMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 7,004 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 5811 Tampa Palms Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 972-1444

AVILA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,926 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 943 Guisando de Avila • Tampa, FL 33613 (813) 961-1754

BABE ZAHARIAS GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,163 yards with a par of 70 (Municipal) 11412 Forest Hills Drive • Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 631-4374

HERITAGE ISLES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,976 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 10630 Plantation Bay Drive • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 907-7447

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PEBBLE CREEK GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,436 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 10550 Regents Park Drive • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 973-3870

TEMPLE TERRACE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,414 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 200 Inverness Avenue • Temple Terrace, FL 33617 (813) 988-1791

CARROLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Pine Course 9 holes over 3,473 yards with a par of 36 (Private) Cypress Course 9 holes over 3,555 yards with a par of 36 (Private) Meadows Course 9 holes over 3,421 yards with a par of 36 (Private) 13903 Clubhouse Drive • Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 961-1369

DIAMOND HILL GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,920 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 13115 Sydney Road • Dover, FL 33527 (813) 689-7219

BAY PALMS GOLF COMPLEX The Palms Course 18 holes over 6,422 yards with a par of 72 (Public) The Bay Course 18 holes over 6,761 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 1805 Golf Course Avenue • Tampa, FL 33621 (813) 840-6904 ROCKY POINT GOLF COURSE 18 holes over 6,444 yards with a par of 71 (Municipal) 4151 Dana Shores Drive • Tampa, FL 33634 (813) 673-4316 NORTHDALE GOLF & TENNIS CLUB 18 holes over 6,824 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 4417 Northdale Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33624 (813) 962-0428 OLD MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 7,236 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 13600 National Golf Drive • Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 926-8888 COUNTRYWAY GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 3,471 yards with a par of 61 (Public) 11111 W. Waters Avenue • Tampa, FL 33635 (813) 854-1182

BUCKHORN SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,888 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 2721 S. Miller Road • Valrico, FL 33596 (813) 689-7766 BLOOMINGDALE GOLFERS CLUB 18 holes over 7,165 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 4113 Great Golfers Place • Valrico, FL 33596 (813) 685-4105 RIVER HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 7,007 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 3943 New River Hills Parkway • Valrico, FL 33596 (813) 653-1554 SUMMERFIELD CROSSINGS GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,903 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 13050 Summerfield Boulevard • Riverview, FL 33579 (813) 671-3311 THE MEADOWS AT COUNTRYWOOD 18 Holes (Private) 723 W. Sam Allen Road • Plant City, FL 33565 (813) 752-1674 THE LAKES AT COUNTRY WOOD 9 Holes (Private) 745 Arbor Estate Way • Plant City, FL 33565 (813) 752-6010 CHEVAL GOLF & ATHLETIC CLUB 18 holes over 7,005 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 4312 Che Boulevard • Lutz, FL 33558 (813) 949-4231

WESTCHASE GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,710 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 11602 Westchase Golf Drive • Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 854-2331

APOLLO BEACH GOLF & SEA CLUB 18 holes over 7,060 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 801 Golf and Sea Boulevard • Apollo Beach, FL 33572 (813) 645-6212

TERRACE HILL GOLF CLUB 9 holes over 1,854 yards with a par of 30 (Public) 7740 Temple Terrace Highway • Temple Terrace, FL 33637 (813) 985-4653

HERITAGE HARBOR GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,898 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway • Lutz, FL 33558 (813) 949-4886 LIVE. WORK. PLAY.

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PLANTATION PALMS GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,831 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 23253 Plantation Palms Boulevard • Land O Lakes, FL 34639 (813) 996-4653 TPC TAMPA BAY 18 holes over 6,898 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road • Land O Lakes, FL 34639 (813) 949-0090 CALOOSA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 6,388 yards with a par of 72 (Private) 2115 Caloosa Boulevard • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634-2870

BETMAR ACRES GOLF COURSE Blue, White & Gold Courses 9 hole executive golf course (Private) 37145 Lakewood Drive • Zephyrhills, FL 33542 (813) 788-5897

SOUTHPORT SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes over 4,952 yards with a par of 69 (Public) 3709 Southport Springs Parkway • Zephyrhills, FL 33541 (813) 780-7637

CLUB RENAISSANCE 18 holes over 6,701 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 2121 S. Pebble Beach Boulevard • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 642-9192

CYPRESS CREEK GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,839 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 1011 Cypress Village Boulevard • Ruskin, FL 33573 (813) 634-8888

INNISBROOK GOLF RESORT Copperhead Course 18 holes over 7,340 yards with a par of 71 (Private) 36750 US Highway 19 N • Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (888) 794-8627

LEXINGTON OAKS GOLF CLUB 18 holes over 6,800 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 26133 Lexington Oaks Boulevard • Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 907-7270 SADDLEBROOK RESORT Saddlebrook Course 18 holes over 6,603 yards with a par of 70 (Public) Palmer Course 18 holes over 6,469 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 5700 Saddlebrook Way • Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 (813) 907-4566 FREEDOM FAIRWAYS GOLF COURSE 18 holes over 3,099 yards with a par of 63 (Public) 3932 Upper Creek Drive • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 633-4653 KINGS POINT EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE 18 holes over 2,734 yards with a par of 56 (Public) 202 Cambridge Trail • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634-6261 THE LINKS OF LAKE BERNADETTE 18 holes over 6,400 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 5430 Links Lane • Zephyrhills, FL 33541 (813) 788-7888 74

SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB Lakes Course 9 holes over 3,258 yards with a par of 36 (Public) Oaks Course 9 holes over 3,154 yards with a par of 36 (Public) Palms Course 9 holes over 3,170 yards with a par of 36 (Public) 1702 S. Pebble Beach Boulevard • Sun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634-3377

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Florida’s history stretches back to the last glacial period, with indigenous people settling the state over 14,000 years ago. European discovery and settlement by the Spanish occurred in the 16th century, nearly a hundred years before the English founded Jamestown.

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State Parks IN TAMPA BAY

The Tampa Bay area is home to more than a dozen Florida State Parks and historic sites. Whether you’re into fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, or sunbathing, there’s a Tampa Bay park perfectly suited for you. HERNANDO COUNTY

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 6131 Commercial Way • Spring Hill, FL 34606

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Alafia River State Park 14326 South County Road 39 • Lithia, FL 33547 Hillsborough River State Park & Fort Foster State Historic Site 15402 U.S. 301 North • Thonotosassa, FL 33592 Little Manatee River State Park 215 Lightfoot Road • Wimauma, FL 33598 Ybor City Museum State Park 1818 Ninth Avenue • Tampa, FL 33605

MANATEE COUNTY

Gamble Plantation Historic State Park 3708 Patten Avenue • Ellenton, FL 34222 Lake Manatee State Park 20007 Highway 64 • East Bradenton, FL 34202 Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site 955 Bayshore Drive • Terra Ceia, FL 34250

PASCO COUNTY

Anclote Key Preserve State Park Found about three miles northwest of Tarpon Springs in the Gulf of Mexico, accessible only by boat Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park Port Richey, FL 34673 78

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PINELLAS COUNTY

Egmont Key State Park Found in the mouth of Tampa Bay, accessible only by boat or ferry • St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Honeymoon Island State Park Causeway Boulevard • Dunedin, FL 34698 Skyway Fishing Pier State Park Located on the north and south sides of the Skyway Bridge on I-275 • St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Caladesi Island State Park Causeway Boulevard • Dunedin, FL 34698

SARASOTA COUNTY

Myakka River State Park 13208 S.R. 72 • Sarasota, FL 34241 Oscar Scherer State Park 1843 S. Tamiami Trail • Osprey, FL 34229

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HEALTH & WELLNESS BIiss CBD Wellness Market Bohemian Gypsea

Transform Your Health, PLLC

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RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT A Boat Day

Dunedin Bike Tours 52 Florida Stories Walking Tours GoRunning Tours

Pedego Electric Bikes Tiki Tavern Nautica

ART, THEATRE & MUSEUMS

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Capitol Theatre

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art

Dunedin History Museum

Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)

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Ruth Eckerd Hall

Tampa Theatre

Stageworks Theatre

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Catherine Hickman Theater Earthscapes Garden Room Gulfport Casino Ballroom

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Important Numbers & Information HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness

Pasco County Hurricane Preparedness

EMERGENCY City of Tampa

(833) 872-4636

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Pinellas County Emergency Phone Numbers and Websites

Pinellas County School District

Pasco County Emergency Information

Pasco County School District

SCHOOLS Tampa Hurricane Information

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Hillsborough County School District (813) 272-4000

(727) 586-1818

(813) 794-2000

UTILITIES Pasco County Utilities (727) 847-8131

Pinellas County Utilities (727) 464-4000

Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling

Clearwater Jolley Trolley (727) 445-1200

(727) 464-7500

TECO Line Streetcar System

Hillsborough Water Department (813) 272-5900

Pasco County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

(813) 254-4278

(727) 856-0119

Greyhound Bus Lines

Tampa Electric (TECO) (813) 223-0800

TRANSPORTATION

Hillsborough County/Tampa (813) 229-2174 Pinellas County/Pinellas Park (727) 520-1951

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Duke Energy

(813) 223-6831

(800) 700-8744

AIRPORTS

TECO Peoples Gas (813) 275-3700

Hillsborough County Solid Waste Services (813) 272-5680

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (727) 540-1800

Pasco County Public Transportation (727) 834-3322

Hillsborough County Tampa International Airport (813) 870-8700

Pinellas County St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (727) 453-7800

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