Category Archives: Tourism
Public Parking on Clearwater Beach
This is a lot by lot listing of the public parking on Clearwater Beach and Sand Key with addresses and landmarks: Continue reading Public Parking on Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach Tourism Video
Clearwater Beach is a great place to enjoy the spectacular spring weather. Just a trip over the Memorial Causeway and your on the island. Drive down Coronado, stroll Beach Walk, and enjoy the white sand. There’s lots to do on Clearwater Beach.
Places to Surf Along the Gulf Coast
When you consider that the nature of the coast is all the same, white sand beaches for miles and miles, you might develop an ill conceived belief that all surf spots are created equal; that just isn’t the case. There are many spots, and all break differently under a variety of environmental conditions. One thing’s for sure, along the gulf coast you can find some super fun beach breaks. Continue reading Places to Surf Along the Gulf Coast
A Surf Ranch in Palm Beach County Florida
Well, it’s official. A new surf ranch by the World Surf League and the Kelly Slater Wave Company is in the preliminary stages of approval. Today in Palm Beach County, Florida, at a zoning meeting, the board of county commissioners voted unanimously in favor of hearing alteration proposals in the zoning rules to allow for a recreational facility in an industrial park just outside Palm Beach. Continue reading A Surf Ranch in Palm Beach County Florida
Brexit and Gulf Coast Tourism
The second largest portion of visitors to Pinellas County after domestic visitors, are visitors from Europe, at 18%. This portion of visitors increased 2% in 2012-2013. European visitors make up a major part of the tourist economy. Because this is such a large portion of gulf coast visitors, it is helpful to have an understanding of the economy in Europe. A major change is beginning in the coming months in Europe Continue reading Brexit and Gulf Coast Tourism
Bed Tax Goes Up to Six Percent in Pinellas County
The Tourist Development Tax is a tax collected in Pinellas County. It is also known as the Bed Tax. The Bed Tax proceeds go to marketing and community functions, including beach re-nourishment and construction on stadiums and museums. Continue reading Bed Tax Goes Up to Six Percent in Pinellas County