Jim and Sue's Tips & Recommendations Bring your family or enjoy a romantic get-away. Stay at one of our condos located in the heart of one of Florida's "Best Kept Secrets"! Conveniently located in the between St. Petersburg and Clearwater Beaches, both of our condos are easily accessible to either St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (25 minutes by car) or Tampa International Airport (30 minutes by car). RESTAURANTS & EATERIES - Visit the local restaurants and eateries and taste the fresh produce and seafood of the season while in this part of Florida. Jim's favorites include: MADEIRA BEACH/TREASURE ISLAND/ REDDINGTON:  Middle Ground Grill, Sandy's on the beach, Dockside Dave's for the best grouper sandwiches in the area, Bubba Gumps & Scully's at John's Pass, The Conch Republic INDIAN SHORES / INDIAN ROCKS BEACH:  Crabby Bills, Salt Rock Grill, PJ's, Marlin Darlin, Guppies, Keegans, The Frogpond, The Wine Cellar  TYRONE MALL - ST PETE'S :  Carrabas, Bonefish Grill CLEARWATER BEACH:  Island Way Grill (Favourite in Clearwater Beach area)  TAMPA:  Maggioni's, PJ Changs GROCERY STORES:  2008 Grand Opening of Publix on Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island is the best followed by Winn Dixie & Albertsons in Madeira Beach ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO Visit the many family attractions in the area such as Downtown St. Petersburg, a trip to Walt Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios (90 miles), Tampa's Busch Gardens (30 miles) and the Tampa area Lowry Park Zoo http://www.lowryparkzoo.com SHOPPING... ELLENTON DISCOUNT SHOPPING CENTRE Sue recommends to those who share her passion for shopping that you visit the Ellenton Discount Shopping Centre (45 minutes south by car) TYRONE MALL in St. Pete's (20 minutes by car)  THE INTERNATIONAL PLAZA ( in Tampa near the Airport) http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com   STEINMART Must visit a Steinmart retail outlet, to all you Canadians, is an upscale version of Winners! http://www.steinmart.com "NEW" SPA AT MADEIRA BAY Visit this fabulous Spa which opened in Spring 2008 by walking across the street:  http://spamadeirabay.com The world famous John's Pass Historical Village and Boardwalk in Madeira Beach for deep sea fishing, a day trip to Shell Island, a day at Tarpon Springs to see the Greek sponge divers and fine greek cuisine, boat tours, shopping and dining. The entire area is a "mini-golf putting paradise"! View of Madeira Beach LOCAL GOLF COURSES Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club 8001 Cumberland Road, Largo, FL 33777 Book Tee Times - 727-392-1234 www.bardmoorgolf.com Baypointe Golf Club 9399 Commodore Drive, Seminole, FL - 33776 Tee Times - 727-595-2095 East Bay Golf Course 702 Country Club Drive, Largo FL 33771 Book Tee Times:  727-581-3332 Mangrove Bay Golf Course 875 62nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Phone 727-893-7800 and Tee Times: 727-893-7797 Tides Golf Club 11832 66th Avenue North, Seminole, FL 34642 Tee Times - 727-393-8483 or 727-392-5345 DO YOU KNOW THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD FAMOUS JOHN'S PASS? Named after it's discoverer, Jean "John" Levach, a local sea turtle hunter and fisherman, John's Pass was created by a major hurricane in 1848, when a tremendous storm cut a large passage throught the barrier island and today separates Madeira Beach to the north and Treasure Island to the south. Eat and shop to your hearts content at the historical John's Pass which is located directly across the street from our Madeira Norte Condo. With over 100 shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs, the Village has become a destination for many visiting the area. John's Pass also features commercial and charter deep sea fishing, casino and sightseeing cruises, boat & jet-ski rentals and parasailing.