Guidebook for Holiday
Entertainment & Activities
It's 4.6 miles from the cottage. The boats continue to harvest sponge from the sea. The area provides the history and character of the Greek Sponge dock. Restaurants and boutique shopping.
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Sponge Exchange
735 Dodecanese BlvdIt's 4.6 miles from the cottage. The boats continue to harvest sponge from the sea. The area provides the history and character of the Greek Sponge dock. Restaurants and boutique shopping.
It's 20 miles from the cottage. Hope and Winter dolphins live here! It's fun and full of sea life.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageIt's 20 miles from the cottage. Hope and Winter dolphins live here! It's fun and full of sea life.
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is a 63-acre nonprofit zoo located in Tampa, Florida. In 2009, Lowry Park Zoo was voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine. It's 30 miles from the cottage
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ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveTampa's Lowry Park Zoo is a 63-acre nonprofit zoo located in Tampa, Florida. In 2009, Lowry Park Zoo was voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine. It's 30 miles from the cottage
The mermaids preform a unique show. There are exotic birds and reptiles.
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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial WayThe mermaids preform a unique show. There are exotic birds and reptiles.
Busch Gardens Tampa is a 335-acre 19th century African-themed animal theme park located in the city of Tampa, Florida. Alongside sister waterpark Adventure Island, Busch Gardens is the anchor of Tampa's 365-acre amusement multiplex.
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Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens Tampa is a 335-acre 19th century African-themed animal theme park located in the city of Tampa, Florida. Alongside sister waterpark Adventure Island, Busch Gardens is the anchor of Tampa's 365-acre amusement multiplex.
Sightseeing
This beach is 16.6 miles from the cottage. It features a ferry to Calesedsi Island which has been proven to be in the top 5 beaches in USA. Kayak rental is available. Abundant Sea Shells.
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Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway BlvdThis beach is 16.6 miles from the cottage. It features a ferry to Calesedsi Island which has been proven to be in the top 5 beaches in USA. Kayak rental is available. Abundant Sea Shells.
It is 7.4 miles from the cottage. It's on the Gulf of Mexico. It's clean and beautiful.
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Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset DrIt is 7.4 miles from the cottage. It's on the Gulf of Mexico. It's clean and beautiful.
It's 35 miles from the cottage. It boasts Treasure Island and pristine beaches. The restaurants and boutiques are plentiful. Great place to spend the day.
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St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdIt's 35 miles from the cottage. It boasts Treasure Island and pristine beaches. The restaurants and boutiques are plentiful. Great place to spend the day.
The faithful come from near and far. They slip inside the cool, dark shrine a few blocks from the Sponge Docks. Some days a dozen come. Other days people pull up in buses and spill out to take turns in the tiny building, crossing themselves and lighting candles. This stone chapel was built to fulfill a boy's promise made to the Archangel Michael during a vision as the 11-year-old lay near death. Steve Tsalickis was diagnosed with a brain tumor 75 years ago. Doctors told his mother there was no hope, yet he recovered. His parents built the shrine in their back yard. Since then, miracles have occurred for the hopeless.
St. Michael's Shrine
113 Hope StThe faithful come from near and far. They slip inside the cool, dark shrine a few blocks from the Sponge Docks. Some days a dozen come. Other days people pull up in buses and spill out to take turns in the tiny building, crossing themselves and lighting candles. This stone chapel was built to fulfill a boy's promise made to the Archangel Michael during a vision as the 11-year-old lay near death. Steve Tsalickis was diagnosed with a brain tumor 75 years ago. Doctors told his mother there was no hope, yet he recovered. His parents built the shrine in their back yard. Since then, miracles have occurred for the hopeless.
We had a wonderful experience with kind and generous staff and crew. Very reasonably priced. Enjoyed the sponge factory film - it was very educational. The gentlemen running the boat were friendly and knowledgeable of the area. They did their best to make sure we saw the dolphins. Got us to the island and we were able to get great photos and found sponges and shells! Great day and great activity. Would definitely go again!
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Spongeorama Sponge Factory
510 Dodecanese BlvdWe had a wonderful experience with kind and generous staff and crew. Very reasonably priced. Enjoyed the sponge factory film - it was very educational. The gentlemen running the boat were friendly and knowledgeable of the area. They did their best to make sure we saw the dolphins. Got us to the island and we were able to get great photos and found sponges and shells! Great day and great activity. Would definitely go again!
Everything Else
NY Yankees, Baseball Spring Break games played here! It's 27 miles from the cottage.
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George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner DrNY Yankees, Baseball Spring Break games played here! It's 27 miles from the cottage.
Detroit Tigers Spring Training Camp. It's an hour drive ( 65 mile) from the cottage.
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Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
2301 Lakeland Hills BlvdDetroit Tigers Spring Training Camp. It's an hour drive ( 65 mile) from the cottage.
Phillies spring training camp. It's 17 miles from the cottage.
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Clearwater Threshers
601 Old Coachman Rd.Phillies spring training camp. It's 17 miles from the cottage.
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
2100 W Swann Ave4 miles from the cottage
Shopping
Publix Super Market at Holiday Centre
4701 Sunray Dr4 miles from the cottage
Bealls Florida
7101 FL-54They have Florida theme clothing and household goods.
This outdoor fruit and veg market has the best produce and prices. It's about 3 miles from the cottage. Stop here before you check in. You can get eggs, too!
Tommy's Produce Inc
1539 US-19 ALTThis outdoor fruit and veg market has the best produce and prices. It's about 3 miles from the cottage. Stop here before you check in. You can get eggs, too!
Arts & Culture
The sponge boats still go out and gather sponges. It's Greek history still alive!
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Historic Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdThe sponge boats still go out and gather sponges. It's Greek history still alive!
Food Scene
The best seafood in town. This restaurant has it all. Inside sit down dining with a view. Tiki bar with full menu located on the intercostal. See dolphins, manatee, pelican and much more while enjoying music.
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Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
937 Dodecanese BlvdThe best seafood in town. This restaurant has it all. Inside sit down dining with a view. Tiki bar with full menu located on the intercostal. See dolphins, manatee, pelican and much more while enjoying music.
This unique breakfast, lunch and dinner is a must do. The grits are organic. The flavor of each meal is wonderful. The chef is outstanding.
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Johnny Grits
857 E Klosterman RdThis unique breakfast, lunch and dinner is a must do. The grits are organic. The flavor of each meal is wonderful. The chef is outstanding.
This place offers the typical tiki bar with Very Good bar food. It's relaxed but very clean and entertaining. The entire sitting area is located on the Anclote River and offers live music. There is a fish cleaning station with marina connected but not in your face. It's a large area.
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Miss Vicki's On The River
1029 Baillies Bluff RoadThis place offers the typical tiki bar with Very Good bar food. It's relaxed but very clean and entertaining. The entire sitting area is located on the Anclote River and offers live music. There is a fish cleaning station with marina connected but not in your face. It's a large area.
This restaurant/bar is on Lake Tarpon which is full of alligators and other wildlife. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a bar that in inside and out. Some of the tables are made from old boats. Good Food.
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Tarpon Turtle Grill & Marina
1513 Lake Tarpon AveThis restaurant/bar is on Lake Tarpon which is full of alligators and other wildlife. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a bar that in inside and out. Some of the tables are made from old boats. Good Food.
Blue Oyster
1600 US-19It's very close to the cottage. The food is very good.