My husband, Ron, and I are Tampa Bay Rays fans and like to attend the games. Ron had won a two night stay at a Clearwater hotel. We live on the Tampa side of Tampa Bay and decided we would go over the bridge, stay at the hotel, go to a Ray’s game and take a mini vacation at the same time. It ended up to be a great idea and this is what we did. I am not going into detail because you would get bored and not read it. Watch the video for more.
We left Thursday morning and went straight to St Petersburg Sunken Gardens. Great start- If you pick up a Tampa Bay & Gulf Beaches GUIDE-MAP there is a two for one coupon in it. They actually have some in the lobby of the Gardens.
After we checked into the hotel we headed for Clearwater Beach near Pier 60. They have free nightly entertainment at the Pier. -Sunsets at Pier 60
Across the street are the docks where the fishing boats station. We watched some of the boats come in. All three we saw had done well that day. I went to put more quarters in the meter and when I found Ron again he had two stringers of fish. One was even a grouper. Some Canadians did not have facilties for their fish so they gave them to him.
We headed for dinner at Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro near the St Petersburg Pier. The dinner was tasty and the atmosphere could not be beat. Of course there were margaritas . We wandered around the pier a bit and went to the top for a spectacular view.
We ended the night at Paciugo for gelato. Oh My it was spructions. It was quite busy and there was an amazing carriage ride out front.
Friday morning we soaked up some Vitamin D at Indian Rocks Beach. We alternated between looks for stuff along the beach, playing in the waves and vegging out. I forgot how much I loved the Gulf.
We found a neat place for lunch called Quaker Steak and Lube.
Now it was time for the main event -The Tampa Bay Rays Game. There was a plus at the Trop- It was a free t-shirt night and there was a Village people concert. We go to watch the game but there is always something else going on. Unfortunately the Rays lost but the concert was very entertaining.
Saturday morning we went to the Pinellas County Florida Botanical Gardens and the HeritigaeVillage next to it. The gardens are very extensive and the Historical buildings at the Heritage park were so interesting. Did I mention this is free? Great way to spend a day.
Headed for home
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As a community the people of Brandon / Valrico support those in need. The women of Apostles Lutheran Church in Brandon come together to make quilts for neglected and abused children. The quilts are donated to local organizations whose missions are to protect and care for neglected and abused children who have been removed from their homes. Each child is allowed to select a quilt to keep.
Many Brandon Valrico residents along with other Tampa Bay people enjoyed a marvelous evening of Pops in the Park by the Florida Orchestra. The Free event was at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The park is bordered by the Tampa Museum of Art, the new Glazer Children’s Museum, downtown Tampa, and the Hillsborough River. Across the river you could see the minuets of the University of Tampa. Young and old consumed an assortment of picnics as they relaxed under the stars to the music of the outstanding Florida Orchestra. Use schedule link for the next free Pops in the Park Concert -2010 Pops in the Park Concert Schedule
Gourmet picnic at the Florida Orchestra Pops in the Park
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Nothing enhances the curb appeal of real estate like flowers in bloom.
Close-up of my amaryllis blooms.
I have been cultivating these amaryllis at my Valrico Home for over 25 years. The amaryllis froze back to the ground this winter. Now Look! The original bulbs came from my mother’s garden. Sadly she has been gone for along time.
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This is Tabitha my new marketing manager. She may be young but she sure knows how to get your attention.
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I often do my real estate exploring by kayaking. It offers a whole new prospective and besides it is fun. On two recent trips I saw a dolphin jumping in the Hillsbourgh River and manatees in Crystal River.
Look closely under the bridge and you can see the dolphin. Click the picture to see more clearly.
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Today I explored some real estate via a strawberry field. My husband, Ron, and I picked some of the most beautiful strawberries I have ever seen. The bushes were loaded. We picked all these berries in about 40 minutes.
I also took a class on effectve was to educate and communicate with clients.
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