Clearwater beach is beatiful and touristy. Clearwater suburbs are varied and multi ethnic. Drew…read moreStreet, for example, contains authentic latin businesses as well as twp amazing local bakeries. On the other hand, downtown Clearwater is unique. It's quiet, spooky, surreal and full of huge mostly empty buildings. Even some of the large multistory residential buildings appear to be empty. The Scientologists made downtown Clearwater their home base and bought a significant percentage of the real estate over the years. Some of the businesses on N Fort Harrison street are affiliated with Scientology and are not actual independent local businesses. When I go downtown for a public outdoor yoga class in a parlk or a pop up market or some other very rare reason, Scientology folks are walking busily from place to place but won't typically look at you. It feels like a freaky science fiction movie when you experience it. Life is different in Clearwater.

Gorgeous city, clean and well maintained. The beach area is spectacular and a must see. There is…read morelimited parking so be prepared. the beach is definitely a must see.

The Largo Community Center is offering Intermediate Spanish classes, starting in December 2022 with…read morea terrific instructor. The classes are Mondays from 1-2:15pm. For members (which is only $10/year) the classes cost $60 for the month - $15/lesson. It's a great deal! There's only 2-3 people in the class, so it's almost private lessons. If you've priced language classes, you know this is the deal of the day. The classes are really fun and keep your mind sharp!

Friendly receptionist. Weight room was small, but had all that I needed. Everything was in good…read moreworking order.

I called to see if my son needed medical attention. I was told on input it appeared he didn't and…read morethey don't check afterwards and do any rounds to check,but I know he's going through hell because he's coming off of fentanyl and needs attention. Nobody will answer the phone. I've been trying to call for two weeks and never got an answer. I had no idea how to even write because the recording cuts off halfway through tell you the address. This jail needs a complete reorganization from top to bottom and apparently more personnel if they can't answer any of their phones.. I finally had to call the clerk of the court to get some inside direct numbers and got a person to answer in records to find out if my son was even in this jail because on the website it said the jail was closed! Really, closed? I read that there's over 3000 people in the jail and it's and they're sleeping on the floor because the system is too slow in processing and you need more judges to hear the cases.The only way that a person can get medical attention is if you write to them I was told to find out if they need it! Then you report it to them can you imagine how asinine that is. I'm speaking as a doctor and very concerned about this policy. This gel is responsible to be sure people are not in jeopardy of dying because they can't get any attention that they need medically. The prisoners now also get tablets so they don't have any real visitation which I find to be inhumane. Visitation is done via video and letters are put on the tablet and they can read their tablet. I read the jail is extremely overcrowded so apparently they need to improve their organization and the judges need to hear more cases in a quick fashion instead of making the inmates wait for months in the jail when they may not even be guilty!

my best friend recently spent time at Pinellas County jail. I don't know much about prison by the…read moregrace of God and I don't know much about jail, but I do know this each every time I called the staff was extremely friendly courteous they didn't have to be most places aren't the fact that they offer free visitation over video is an extra bonus opposed to charging offer for free whoever is running this jail. May God bless you and continue to do good work my friend safe.

I find it very interesting how many cemeteries are called Greenwood Cemetery…read more Greenwood Cemetery is the fourth oldest cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida and it dates back to February 1, 1897. I often walk and explore cemeteries and find it not only peaceful, but I always am touched at the reverence that our society embraced f9r their dearly departed. If you are in the area and are fascinated by graveyards, come see this.

My name is Suzanne Distefano, and I'm writing this because I want people to know how much the…read moreScientology community in Clearwater truly saved me. After being trafficked and feeling completely abandoned by other churches in Florida, I was at my lowest point. They were the only ones who actually looked at me, saw my need, and took action. They didn't just offer prayers--they gave me real, tangible help by feeding me, clothing me, and making sure I was cared for. To me, it's a beautiful religion because of the deep compassion and humanity I've experienced firsthand. I will forever be grateful for the way they took me in and treated me with such kindness when I needed it most." Thank you Petra, I love you!

My husband and I are currently in the visitors center. We've been here for 40 minutes and apart…read morefrom a smile upon walking in, the receptionist has been on the phone the entire time. Not one person has talked to us. At all. The bathrooms are nice though.

The Westchase Community Association provides Residents with beautiful landscaping, a well…read moremaintained Olympic Pool, Pool Slide, & 4 Tennis Courts, off Linebaugh Avenue, Belgrave, & Parley, in the Westchase District of West Tampa. The Westchase Community Association has another Olympic pool with 6 Tennis Courts off Countryway Boulevard and Linebaugh Avenue but that pool is in use on weekdays by a swim team from 3-7pm and the pool is only open until 8pm. Luckily the pool off Parley is not in use by a swim team during the weekdays. The Westchase Community Association has 3 well maintained parks & 3 kids playgrounds. The pools are open 10:00 am to 8:00 pm year round and the tennis courts are open 8am to 9pm. The pool is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. The tennis courts are home to recreational and USTA league play, private lessons, clinics, after-school programs, summer camps, junior and adult tennis lessons, group lessons, and tournament play. On two of the 6 courts at Countryway are 4 pickleball courts. The Westchase Community Association charges a monthly Home Owners Association fee of $384 per year for a 3 bedroom house, $324 for a 3 bedroom townhouse, and $242 per month for a 2 bedroom townhouse which is pretty reasonable. Westchase is surrounded by mature oaks on land dotted with lakes and ponds, one has the feeling of being tucked away in a pristine section of Hillsborough County but the community is far from isolated. The West Park Village retail area features restaurants, bars, and eclectic shops designed in the neotraditional style: pedestrian-friendly and densely populated, reminiscent of early-American mixed-use town centers. And Westchase neighborhoods are just a quick drive to supermarkets, popular eateries, pharmacies, and every other convenience you need. Niche.com honors Westchase with an A+ rating as the Number 1 suburb in the Tampa Bay area!

It's a very small facility. Mr Galen Johnston is a very informative lecturer and has a ton of…read morewisdom about boating safety and common sense. He puts on a great class and is thorough in answering questions. I have attended classes here for boating and seamanship for 7 weeks now and have 5 more to go.

Blink and you'll miss it…read more Hugging the west coast of Florida at St. Joseph Sound 4 miles north of Dunedin and about 1 mile south of Palm Harbor is a hidden Pinellas County gem. Folks traveling along ALT 19 pay no attention while they're caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily automobile traffic. If people slow down a bit, and hit the Pinellas trail, the old rail line bulges west just north of Curlew and harkens back to a more simple time. The first home built here was in 1875, and as more folks settled in Florida during the golden citrus years, this village saw sleepy prosperity with its orange groves and fishing wharfs buzzing with activity. Tampa Road, which originated here, was the first paved road leading into Tampa, directly connecting the big city with Oldsmar, Dundein, Palm Harbor and Ozona. Things are obviously much different now. The village is quiet, laid back and the vibe is a kin to Cedar Key on a Monday night. They've got their own post office, a BBQ joint, pizzeria, pub and plenty of coastal property to catch a sunset. To me, this place is far removed from traffic, tourism, unexploited, raw and uncut--pure Florida. I absolutely love it. Oh, and all streets are golf cart friendly.

Mark sure got this one right. There are few places left that give you the original Florida vibe &…read moreis not overrun with tourists. First visit & every visit, I love this small town & that it's aspiration is to remain as it is, lovely & unspoiled. For a very small area, they have multiple small & unique eateries. Maybe not all 5 star dining, but damn good cracker food. When you visit make sure you check out the local shops, restaurants & bars, you won't be disappointed. What's a girl to do? Love, love quaint coastal towns, haven't met one yet, I didn't fall in love with!