Thursday 29 March 2012

Palm Harbor Citrus Festival 2012

Just a short walk from our Vacation Rental homes this week end and you will be right in the middle of the Palm Harbor Citrus Festival. There is lots to do for everybody with the Amusement fun fair being the main attraction.

Downtown Palm Harbor now has the reputation for holding really good fairs and shows throughout the year.
If you are thinking of buying a home in the Clearwater area and want to know what local life is all about, come along and mix and mingle with the local folk, end enjoy yourself at the same time.

Saturday 24 March 2012

Tarpon Springs Greek Parade

What a fantastic time to be held today at Tarpon Springs. Its the Greek parade throughout the town and the sponge docks.
If you enjoy the atmosphere of Greece, the wonderful Greek food ( the pastries are to die for ) or just fancy something a little different to do for the day. Head on down to Tarpon Springs, just a few minutes from our Vacation rental homes.
If you go on You tube you will find videos of the parade from last year, you will see what you can look forward to.

Thursday 22 March 2012

Antiques at Downtown Dunedin

Dunedin will host another of their popular Antiques and Craft shows this Saturday the 24th. The stalls hold a variety of things to buy or just admire. Take some time out to eat, stroll and enjoy our fantastic Florida weather.

Downtown Dunedin will be busy this week end as on Sunday the 25th they will also hold " The taste of Dunedin "

With Scottish roots, Dunedin is much loved by our visiting Europeans. The Town is Historic in so many ways ,and if you are visiting for the first time you will delight in all in has to offer.

If you are in any of our Florida Vacation rental homes, you are just a 10 minute drive away from all the fun.

Tuesday 20 March 2012

So you want to buy a home in Clearwater

So you  have done some homework and now feel its time to look for a home for sale in Clearwater Florida?

It can be a maze. Who do I use to help me ? Will they find me what I am looking for ? The list goes on and on.

As a Florida  licensed  Real Estate Broker, who brings buyers in from Europe, I have found that you really have to get to know what your client is looking for,and to listen and listen again to what he is telling you !

Call me any time if you are looking to buy a house, villa, or condo in the Clearwater area and we can work together to find you exactly what YOU want.

If you are looking to invest in the remarkable Florida property market, call me to see what homes we have for sale in Clearwater and the surrounding areas. You may be really surprised on what I can find you.

Saturday 17 March 2012

St. Patricks day in the Clearwater area

It's time to get out that green outfit again and think about Green beer, corned beef and cabbage.
Our area is has so much to do you will be spolit for choice.

Top 10 places to visit in the Clearwater area

Peggy O'Neills Irish pub in Downtown Palm Harbor is open all day until 3.00am

The Cricketers Irish pub in Dunedin has a huge tent out front, with live music until the wee hours

Mulligans Irish Bar in Wentworth golf club, Tarpon springs is open all day with a great patio overlooking the golf course and yards of Green beer

Flanagan's Irish pub in Dunedin, open till very late with Irish dancing to boot

Birdie Gannons Irish Bar, Tarpon Springs, drink your green beer and watch the sponge docks in all there glory

Join Irish man Paddy Hamilton at the famous Innisbrook golf course as he is in the running for the Transitions title on his Countrymans National day. The final days round is on Sunday
This competition is held every year in Palm Harbor and is a must for folk who appreciate top class International Golf.

The Lucky Dill Brooklyn deli has something for all the family all day with its famous New York deli style food

Beef "O' Brady's in Tarpon Woods Golf courses is a great sports bar in Palm Harbor and will have plenty of green beer and golf course views

Ozona Blue on Ozona Marina has St Patricks day with the emphasis still on fine dining

So all you folk enjoying our Vacation Rentals homes, come on down !

Wednesday 14 March 2012

Top things to do in the Palm Harbor area

1) Walk to Downtown Palm Harbor from our Vacation rental homes and enjoy the great restuarants there.
Peggy O'Neils Irish pub and Thirsty Marlins to name two. Also our great deli / coffee houses, The Witches Brew and the Sutherland cafe. Enjoy a speciality coffee and watch the world go by.

2) Take the children to one of the wonderful parks we have that surround our area. Lake Tarpon has, Anderson park and Chestnut park along its edges. Both are natures paradise and full of wildlife. Rent a  pontoon out on the lake and enjoy a days fishing. Walls spring park, Howard park and Sunset Beach park all in Tarpon Springs, have something different for all the family to enjoy. Wall Springs park dates from the 20's when Hollywood movie stars came to the area.

3) Rent a cycle and go north and south along the Pinellas trail. One way takes you to Historic Dunedin the other to the delights of the Greek Sponge docks in Tarpon springs. A good way to burn up the kids energy and its free !

4) Take stroll around Historic Old Palm Harbor and see the real Florida Cracker houses in their full glory. You can also see all our different vacation rental homes on the way.

5) We have a large new YMCA in 16th st with a huge pool and fitness centre. If you are staying in one of our rental homes, they will offer a weekly membership

Wednesday 7 March 2012

New Sunday Brunch

Crescent Oaks Country club, where our Falcons Tarpon Springs rental home is located, is now open on Sundays for a great Buffet Brunch. The dining room overlooks the golf course and is in a wonderful setting.

So for all the folk that are in my Vacation rental homes, don't cook this Sunday, come on over !

Saturday 3 March 2012

Craft show this week -end

Weather is Fantastic this week end, come along with the family to the the Downtown Palm Harbor Craft show.
There is something there for everybody to enjoy. So get your walking shoes on and take a couple of hours to stroll around.
Browse, Eat and Relax