Living on Pinellas County's Barrier Islands

Just west of Tampa in Pinellas County you will findcrafts, and a daily celebration of the spectacular
Florida's West Coast Barrier Islands. These islandssunsets viewed from the pier. This community is alive
have some of the most electric communities to bewith activity. They have hotels, shopping, and fine dining.
found among beach communities world-wide. TheyWaterfront homes and condominiums are what
include Clearwater Beach, Island Estates, Sand Key,residents can find for quality housing. A trolley is used
Belleair Beach, Belleair Shores, Indian Rocks Beach,to transport people between Clearwater beach and
Indian Shores, Redington Shores, North Redingtonthe mainland and also for trips to nearby Sand Key.
Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island and St. PeteYou will find plenty of venues providing live music and
Beach.you are only a short-trolley trip away from the city of
These areas are blessed with sandy beaches andClearwater's many music and dance nightclubs.
natural unspoiled landscapes with clear, sparkling GulfMadeira Beach is yet another island community just
waters, a subtropical climate, and an abundance ofoff Florida's western coast. As a direct-entry point to
glorious Florida sunshine -- 365 days a year!the Gulf, you will find daily fishing, and cruising charters.
Pinellas County's barrier islands are accessed viaThis community has plenty of waterfront shops and
causeways and bridges and each community has itsfine dining restaurants. Residents are found living in
own unique flavor. Because of the mix of manyvarious dwellings such as condos, apartments, and
different cultures, foods, music, and entertainment, lifeluxurious waterfront single-family homes.
on these islands varies from one island to the next.Belleair Shores is a private community island with
You can find everything from a relaxed escape frommillion-dollar waterfront homes. Access to this areas
the usual rat race of everyday life, to the exhilaratingbeach is restricted to use by residents only. There are
hip-grinding beats of the live music being played at theno public access beaches in Belleair Shores. This is a
clubs.community for those who desire to live in an area
The island of Sand Key is just one of the manyremoved from the common everyday life found in
different communities you will find here. Sand Key isother communities.
mostly a residential location of townhouses, homes,So if you're looking to relocate to the sunny Pinellas
and luxury high rise condominiums. This islandWest Coast of Florida, and would like to move away
community does offer shopping and restaurants asfrom ordinary living, consider contacting a Tampa Bay
well, housing two major hotels on its north end. This isarea real estate agent to discuss the different island
a place to slow down and take the time to truly enjoycommunities. Your real estate agent can arrange for
the simpler things in life. For the more adventurous,you to tour the different Barrier Islands that populate
there is the Sand Key County Park, and nearbyPinellas County Florida's West Coast, so that you can
Clearwater Sailing center that provides for variousdiscover the community that offers the lifestyle and
recreational activities.housing options that are right for you. Your real estate
Clearwater Beach is another of Florida's Barrier Islands.representative can assist you in finding the financing to
Clearwater Beach is 4 miles of pristine sandy beach,buy your new property as well. These friendly,
and supplies visitors and residents with plenty of waterknowledgeable real estate agents are also a good
and beach activities including parasailing, fishing,resource for all of the information that you will need in
swimming, jet-skiing and volleyball to name just a few.order to make your transition to becoming a Florida
Clearwater's infamous "Pier 60" has music, arts andresident a smooth as possible.