Category: Recreation

Category: Recreation

Category: Recreation

Category: Recreation

Category: Recreation

Category: Recreation

Romantic Getaway at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa

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Searching for the perfect way to spend this Valentine’s Day? Celebrate the Holiday of Love with a romantic getaway at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa.

Amidst the hustle and bustle that our daily lives bring our way, it can often be challenging for couples to find quality time to spend alone – just the two of you. Without question, we are all busier than we used to be but it’s important for couples to realize that leisure hours do exist in their lives and they have exciting choices in how to enjoy them – especially around Valentine’s Day.

Nestled on 22 lushly landscaped acres overlooking the peaceful waters of Tampa Bay,
the historic Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is perhaps one of the world’s most romantic destinations; a place where senses are revived, intimacy renewed and time spent together is forever treasured.

Upon arrival, a casual yet elegant setting immediately informs you that you are in store for something very special. Spacious guestrooms and suites – many with balconies boasting stunning views, decadent dining and Florida’s only natural mineral springs spa paired with highly personalized service throughout the resort ensure a memorable and romantic stay.

This Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, couples are vowing to spend more time together to relax, revitalize and yes, romance…
your Safety Harbor Resort and Spa getaway awaits!

Sweetheart Sampler  
A 25-minute Spa Massage and 25-minute Spa Refresher Facial. $109

Heart’s Delight  
Choose from a 50-minute Deep-cleansing European Facial or 50-minute Swedish Massage, then select a Shampoo and Style or Makeup Application and Spa Aroma Pedicure, with choice of Lunch or Afternoon Tea. $199

The Two of Us  
Relax together with a 50-minute Couples Massage and two Spa Aroma Manicures. $279

Spa Gift Card  
Not sure what to get that someone special?
A spa gift card will allow him or her to choose the service of their choice.

Cupid’s Escape  
This romantic overnight package includes a Romantic Dinner for Two, one night room accommodation, welcome champagne, and your choice of 25-minute Spa Massage or Spa Refresher Facial per person. $299

Enjoy a Romantic Getaway

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BesoDelSolLooking for the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day? Treat your sweetie to a Romantic Getaway at Beso Del Sol Resort. Or maybe you’re planning to tie the knot this year and are looking for an ideal location that’s suitably romantic. Look no further than Dunedin where Beso Del Sol Resort will provide you with luxury waterfront accommodations and banquet facilities for small to medium-size wedding parties.

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Threshers Summer Baseball Is Fun!

Courtesy of Clearwater Threshers

There’s more than just some exciting baseball happening at Clearwater’s Bright House Field these days. The Threshers have some great special events planned in addition to the usual home game activities.

Friday, July 13, will be especially lucky for the fight against breast cancer. Pitch for Pink night will bring the now traditional fundraiser and breast cancer awareness program to benefit the Morton Plant Mease Foundation. Since the event began some six years ago, Threshers fans have raised over $150,000 for the Foundation.

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Cheers on Main Street You’ll feel like family at these Safety Harbor locals favorites

Wine & Dine at Tapping the Vine
First, satisfy your appetite at Tapping the Vine at 737 Main Street, Safety Harbor. The New Orleans-style building offers an inviting ambiance, and whether you dine inside or bring your pet and unwind at an umbrella-covered patio table in the shade of towering oaks, you’ll surely want to stay awhile.

Owners Howard Latham and Laura Tamayo have created an atmosphere for you to relax and enjoy a meal, a glass of good-quality wine, or a well-crafted beer. Some dishes are always available, such as their signature red beans and rice.

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Bet you never thought you’d see Clearwater Beach like this!

The Segway Adventure ranks #1 on Trip Advisor for its guided tour of Clearwater Beach. Ranked close behind is Tampa Bay SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) and Kayak Rentals, giving people a chance to experience “the hottest sport in the world.” And Wheel Fun Rentals, the nation’s premier recreational outlet, offers a fun pedal-powered way to ride along the beach boardwalk and surrounding area on Surrey cycles and other unique products. The three provide great summer fun for residents and visitors alike.

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The Bright House Super Boat Nationals

Photos by Dorian Photo Inc.

The sun beats down on a crowd of spectators who are eagerly watching the action out on the water. The gulf sprays as powerboats rip and roar through the currents at incredible speeds, all hoping to claim the title of national champion.

It’s time for the fourth annual Bright House Clearwater Super Boat National Championship Festival. From September 28 to 30, Clearwater Beach will host visitors and racers from all over the country as racers vie to make it to the 32nd World Championship at Key West in November.

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Sizzlin’ Summer Art Enrichment Camp

The Dunedin Fine Art Center will hold a Summer Camp Open House on Friday, April 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., to introduce their five exciting Summer Camps planned for 2012. Todd Still, director of youth education, calls it the “Sizzlin’ Summer Art Enrichment” program. He is in his 15th year of bringing artists and art educators as well as talented drama professionals to DFAC to teach the class sessions. Each week will have its own theme to add variety and interest.

The Mini-Masters Pre-School Art Camp is for youngsters ages 4 ½ to 5. Children entering kindergarten will have a choice of a morning schedule from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and a full-day schedule from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  All of the other camps will have a full-day schedule from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an outside lunch break.  Extended care is also available for full-day programs.

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America’s Favorite Pastime – More than Baseball

Photos Courtesy of the Clearwater Threshers

The fireworks at Bright House Field for the Threshers opening home game against their Florida State League rivals, the Dunedin Blue Jays, will be just the beginning of an exciting summer for Clearwater Threshers fans. There’ll be something special at every home game to make summer about a lot more than just baseball.

New this year will be the special Bright House Networks Sunday Brunch before every Sunday home game. The brunch will feature different delicious food items on eight separate Sundays—plus an opportunity to watch the game on the exclusive ”Big Shark” Club and Suites level. Food will be served from noon to 2 p.m., with games starting at 1. Of course, the fireworks will be back after every Saturday night home game.

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Summer Camp FUN at Area Parks

Photo Courtesy of the City Safety Harbor

Summer Camp programs are offered by most of the Park Districts in area communities. All of them offer advance registration for their own community’s residents but accept youngsters from nearby communities when space is available. The new reciprocity agreement that involves Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs applies to many of the specialized park programs, but it does not apply to the Summer Camps. A similar agreement between Largo and Pinellas Park does apply to Summer Camps, according to a Parks representative.

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Somewhere Over The Rainbow The perfect time for a kayak trip

Here on the Rainbow River, it’s a cool crisp winter day and about as peaceful as it can get. Compared to summer, when tubers and kayakers fill the river like a freeway most weekends, winter offers paddlers an exquisite experience combining relaxation and nature.

Just two hours north of Clearwater in the sleepy town of Dunnellon, the Rainbow River has long been a favorite of Central Florida paddlers. Its crystal clear, spring fed waters flow for 5.7 miles and are ideal for kayaking. The source of the river, Rainbow Springs, is located at the headwater in Rainbow Springs State Park. This first magnitude spring has an outflow of about 400-600 million gallons of cool 72 degree water daily year-round.

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Beso Del Sol Resort Dunedin’s Vacation Paradise

Photo by Janna Coleman Photography

It’s early evening on St. Joseph Sound, and a crowd that features a mix of locals and tourists gathers at the pool deck area of Beso Del Sol Resort’s Marker 8 Tiki Bar.

As the sun gracefully bows from the horizon of Honeymoon and Caladesi islands in the distance, the conch horn sounds and guests raise their glasses to toast another sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.

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Dolphin Tale Adventure Debuts in Clearwater

Photo, left, from Warner Bros. Photo, above, from Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Since Dolphin Tale’s premiere September 23, the 3-D major motion picture has become a box office hit    from the United States to Russia, Germany, Italy and France.  The movie, which tells the story of Winter, a young dolphin who learns to swim with a prosthetic tail, was filmed almost entirely in and around Clearwater in 2010. Based on the real-life Winter who lives at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), the movie (which is now available on DVD) stars Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman.

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Race fans, start your engines! This is one race you won’t want to miss

Photos: GRAND-AM by Brian Cleary

A Tampa Bay team will be competing at the prestigious Rolex 24 endurance race January 28-29 at Daytona International Speedway. Largo-based Predator Performance will run the 50+ Racing/Predator Performance No. 50 BMW/Riley in what is considered to be a race of historic significance — the 50th Anniversary running of the Rolex 24.

“This no doubt will be the most significant sports car race to be held in North America,” says Herb Branham, managing director of communications for NASCAR’s Grand-Am Series. “This race validates the name of the speedway with international teams and drivers from Indy Car, Formula 1, NASCAR — names like Juan Montoya, Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon, Christian Fittipaldi. It’s truly an ‘all-star’ race.”

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Mardi Gras in Dunedin

Dunedin recognizes Mardi Gras in a big way! In fact, it is now one of the three largest Mardi Gras festivals in the country. Fat Tuesday celebrations started way back in 1990 when Gregory Brady and a few other downtown merchants sat in Club 325 – which is now Blur – reminiscing about celebrations they had attended in the past.

Since none of the merchants could justify leaving their businesses, they organized a very small Mardi Gras of their own. Thus began Dunedin’s first Mardi Gras, albeit unofficial. The following year the celebration brought a hundred more people than expected.

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Love at First Sight: Sheila C. Johnson’s Innisbrook

Copperhead 17th hole

“I fell in love with the place the first time I saw it.”

That’s what Innisbrook’s owner Sheila C. Johnson had to say about her decision to buy one of Florida’s best known resorts in 2007. Located in Palm Harbor, the 900-acre Innisbrook Resort site includes four championship golf courses, including the famed Copperhead Course that has hosted PGA events for many years.

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Golfers Celebrate Chi Chi Academy Success

When some 300 golfers tee off on Sunday, Nov. 13, in the opening round of the two-day Chi Chi Classic, they will have something to celebrate. The Chi Chi Academy that benefits from the big event was recently notified that it has received the highest rating from the Florida Department of Education based on its 2011 FCAT scores. The Chi Chi Academy is one of only six out of 79 alternative dropout prevention schools in the state to be highly rated and the only one in Pinellas County.

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LPGA Legends Play Tour Championship at Innisbrook Nov 11-13

Legends players (l to r) Dawn Coe Jones, Jan Stephenson and Jane Blalock line up with some area Girl Scouts on the 10th tee of Innisbrook’s Island Course. (Photo by Bonnie Walters)

Some of the true “Legends” of women’s professional golf will be out on Innisbrook’s challenging Island Course for the third annual Legends Tour Open Championship on November 11-13. Hall of Famers Nancy Lopez and Pat Bradley have committed to participate.

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Chi Chi Classic Helps “Chi Chi’s Kids”

The big Chi Chi Classic on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 13 and 14, is probably the single most important fundraiser that the Chi Chi Foundation has to bring in needed funds for operation of the Foundation’s Academy. It provides about 25% of the Foundation’s total budget for its educational program. The event is for adult golfers, both men and women.

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Countryside Country Club’s Unique Spa

Whether it’s golf, tennis, swimming, fitness or enjoying a relaxing cold drink or a delicious meal with friends or family in comfortable surroundings, you’ll find it at Countryside Country Club. This “family-friendly” club is owned and operated by ClubCorp, recognized industry-wide as the world’s leader in private clubs.

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