Tierra verde Florida vacation condo

Located at 1515 Pinellas Bayway on Tierra Verde our complex lies on the east shore of the island, offering vistas of Tampa Bay and near-shore islands. Two bridges away from the hustle and bustle of St. Pete Beach, the property is situated in the midst of a marine eco-park. Mangrove islands provide rookeries for many of Florida's sea and migratory birds and the lagoons and shallows between the keys are full of sea life. The bridge to Ft.DeSoto Park (in 2005 its North Beach had the distinction of being named the #1 beach in the U.S.)is less than a mile to the south. The view from your top floor suite is captivating. On any day you may see dolphins, a manatee, or an osprey diving for fish or enjoy the company of a snowy egret looking for a handout while you are relaxing on the balcony. If you're feeling peckish yourself after playing on the courts or testing the surf, try one of the half-dozen eateries nestled in the Tierra Verde Town Center, just a block away. Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant serves up waterfront dining and entertainment while several other venues offer Italian, German, Mexican and Chinese food for additional variety.If 'al fresco'dining is your inclination, you can take your steaks and BBQ them on the picnic dock by the pool. Whatever you've been up to, at the end of the day you can relax in your well-equipped suite and plan your next adventure

Although next door to the bustling beach communities,Tierra Verde and its neighboring park and wilderness islands are a world apart from the greater Tampa Bay area. Tierra Verde is the only developed island in a chain extending south from Isla del Sol to the Gulf of Mexico, bordered by Tampa Bay on its eastern shore and by small keys with pristine beaches on the Gulf side. This marine preserve and bird sanctuary is best explored by canoe or kayak as portions of the area are not open to motorised traffic. Don't have a watercraft? You can rent a canoe or kayak in Ft. Desoto Park or seadoos and powerboats at the island marina. A water taxi is also available from Pasagrille's Merry Pier to Shell Key (great beaching and shelling) and a ferry service runs from Ft. Desoto park to historical Egmont Key.
Billy's Seafod Restaurant also has a complementary tour of
the adjacent lagoon for its patrons.

Cross the Intracoastal bridge and you can access all the amenities of a large metropolitan area. Nightlife and dining along the length of Gulf Blvd. Shopping at Tyrone
Mall and the Ellenton Outlets. Major league sports, dozens of golf courses and our famous local theme park, Busch Gardens, can be enjoyed within a 45 min. drive. Disneyworld,
Universal Studios and Seaworld are a manageable 1.5 hr.
drive when the kids want a break from the beach.

Local amenities are handy - but a car is essential. The nearest chain supermarkets are off-island (choice of 3 within 15 min.)all located in shopping centers with add'l retail shops and services. The north end of Tierra Verde has a small plaza with useful services inc. a hair salon, deli, post office, hardware store, bait shop, etc. There are also 2 gas stations, with convenience stores,a marina with boat rentals and restaurant in the adjacent resort. Off island, look to Tyrone Mall for the nearest major shopping (20-25min) with big box stores on the periphery.
Or take the scenic drive over Tampa Bay on the Sunshine Skyway and head for the Ellenton Outlets. In the case of a medical emergency there are several hospitals and clinics within a 20 min. drive and 3 pharmacies within 10 min. And when it's time to leave our sunny island (St. Pete claims a over 300 sunny days per yr!)three international airports service the area- Tampa and St.Pete/Clearwater are only a 30 min. hop barring rush hour traffic and Sarasota/Bradenton
is approx 45 min. to the south.