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What Are The Average Temperatures In Clearwater, FL

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Clearwater, Florida is a great vacation destination, mostly because of it temperate climate. Sun, fun and beaches are the usual fare. Knowing the best time to go, given What Are The Average Temperatures In Clearwater, FLtemperatures and rainfall, puts the most beach time in your future.

Average temperatures

Clearwater is located on the west coast of Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico, near Tampa. Part of its draw is the fact that its average temperatures are a high of 83° and an average low of 63°. Not too bad for any time of year! Of course an average means there are warmer and cooler times of the year, and Clearwater is no different. The warmest month is August with an average temperature of 82.1° and the coolest is January with an average temperature of 62.3°. The most rainfall also falls in August.

Water temperatures

Of course another group of temperatures that are important in figuring out a great vacation time are water temperatures. Anyone who has been in the Mid-Atlantic region in June when water temperatures are below 60°, knowing how chilly the water you’ll be swimming in is kind of important! So here are Gulf average temperatures by season: Spring is 73.7º; Summer is 84.7º; Fall is 76.7º; and Winter is 63.7º. The bottom line is there is no bad time of year to swim in the Gulf!

So it appears that any time of year is a good time of year to visit Clearwater, Florida!

Clearwater, FL A Bicycle Friendly Place To Live | Pinellas Bicycle Trails

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When you think of Clearwater, Florida you probably think “beach.” You should think “biking and walking and running.” Clearwater is a very biking, hiking and running friendly place to live. There are miles and miles of trails for the enjoyment of all.

Looking for more trails? Check out the official Pinellas County Trail Guide!

Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail:

Clearwater, FL A Bicycle Friendly Place To LiveThe Pinellas Trail is one of the most popular urban trails in Florida. It stretches 38 miles from St. Petersburg and goes north to Tarpon Springs. The trail was created along an abandoned railroad corridor. It is now a protected green space that provides the many communities along it with places to ride bikes, run, walk and skate. It’s open during daylight hours and while horseback riding is prohibited, pets are not as long as they are leashed.

Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail:

This trail currently stretches from Tampa Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Parts are still under construction, and once complete will connect more than 20 parks. Currently the trail connects Carpenter Field, Cliff Stephens Park, Del Oro Park, and Cooper’s Bayou Park, and goes to Safety Harbor.

Fort Desoto Island Park Trail:

This trail is a paved path that stretches along the entire offshore key. This trail connects military remnants, two piers, beaches, picnic and camping areas and the ferry to Egmont Key State Park. It’s known as an entry to the Great Florida Birding Trail. The Great Florida Birding Trail is part of a collection of more than 500 locations in the U.S. where there are protected bird habitats.

Courtney Campbell Trail:

This trail provides runners, walkers and bicyclers safe access to the Courtney Campbell Causeway, which links Tampa and Clearwater. The trail has amazing views of Tampa Bay and actually connects Cypress Point Park, Skyway Park, and Ben T. Davis Beach.

These are just a few of the trails available in and around Clearwater. Take advantage of them and get active!

A History of Dunedin Florida

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Dunedin, Florida, like it’s neighboring towns and cities, has an interesting and ethnic history. The earliest inhabitants, like the surrounding territory, were native Americans. It was the later settlers that set the tone for today.

Gaelic name for Edinburgh

A History of Dunedin FloridaIn the 1800’s Scottish families settled the area. The name of the town, Dunedin, is also the Gaelic name for Edinburgh (Dùn Èideann) Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Two Scotsmen, J.O. Douglas and James Summerville, named the settlement. Douglas, Summerville and others brought their Scottish customs to the area.

One of the earliest settlers was John W. Marston

Marston was a carpenter and citrus farmer. He provided jobs for other settlers who came to the area. Dunedin is the oldest town south of Cedar Key, Florida. It became one of Florida’s chief seaports and trading centers because it had the space to accommodate larger sailing vessels.

Incorporated

Dunedin was incorporated as a town in 1899. Residents demanded it due to pigs that were constantly running through town. In order to ban livestock from the town it had to be incorporated as such. In 1913 it became a city.

By the 1940’s Dunedin had become known for the Roebling Alligator

Just before and during World War II, the Food Machinery Corporation had a factory in Dunedin. The factory was the site where the Landing Vehicle Tracked was developed by Donald Roebling and others from Roebling’s alligator. The LTV was used in WWII and training on them was done at the factory.

During that time the school and its students were housed in the Hotel Dunedin. This continued until 1944 when the program was transferred to Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California.
Today Dunedin is a great area to live and visit. It still celebrates it’s Scottish heritage and history.

Come on by and see for yourself.

Delightful Dunedin

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Pronounced DUN-EDIN (no, it is not dune-din!), Dunedin is a beautiful small town located just to the north of Clearwater. Dunedin’s Main Street is truly a destination, featuring shopping, great food, occasional craft shows and even the Dunedin Green Market every Friday.

There are so many things to do in Dunedin, whether you are a nature lover or sun lover, there is something for everyone!

I have pulled together links for some of the things that I find wonderful about living by Dunedin – if I have missed something that is your favorite please let me know and I will add it accordingly!

REALLY NEAT SITES

Anclote Key Preserve State Park
Honeymoon Island State Park
Dunedin Fine Art Center
Dunedin Weather

PLACES TO EAT

The Black Pearl 315 Main Street | 727-734-3463
Kelly’s 319 Main Street | 727-736-5284
Eddie’s Bar and Grill 1283 Bayshore Blvd | 727-734-2300

OFFICIAL SITES

Official Dunedin Website
Dunedin Chamber of Commerce

 

Come To Clearwater!

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Clearwater is generally the most recognizable of all the towns in North Pinellas County to people from out of state. According to the official Clearwater website, there are approximately 118,190 permanent residents and 28 miles of beautiful, white, sandy beaches on the Gulf of México.

There are many wonderful things to do here including visiting the Clearwater Aquarium, sunning yourself on award winning beaches, or even take a Pirate Cruise.

I have pulled together links for some of the things that I find wonderful about living in Clearwater – if I have missed something that is your favorite please let me know and I will add it accordingly!

 

REALLY NEAT SITES

Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Sunsets at Pier 60
Clearwater Municipal Marina

PLACES TO EAT

Island Way Grill 20 Island Way | 727-461-6617
Antonio’s Pasta Grille 2755 Ulmerton Road | 727-572-5566
Bonefish Grill 2519 Mc Mullen Booth Road | 727-726-1315

OFFICIAL SITES

Official Clearwater Website
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce

 

The Deb Ward Team

Keller Williams Realty
30522 U.S. Highway 19 N, #107
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Phone: 727-410-0336
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The Deb Ward Team at Keller Williams Realty specializes in all of Pinellas County, Florida including: Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, St. Petersburg, and the Gulf Beaches from Clearwater Beach down to St. Pete Beach serving buyers and sellers with a focus that is rarely found in the real estate world!