Location
Clearwater is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida, USA, nearly due west of Tampa and northwest of St. Petersburg. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 108,787; however, according to the 2005 U.S. Census Bureau's estimates, the city's population fell slightly to 108,687. It is the county seat of Pinellas County. Clearwater is the smallest of the three principal cities in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area, most commonly referred to as the Tampa Bay Area. The four-county area is home to roughly 2.7 million residents, making it the second largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the state, and the third largest in the Southeastern United States.
Located in the Pinellas County, Clearwater is home to the Best “City Beach” where residents are comfortable in business suits or flip-flops. More than 5 million visitors come to Pinellas County beaches each year while the permanent population of the county is almost one million residents strong.
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Clearwater has a diversity of activities from Museums to Jet Skies and also a luxurious Marina. The area attractions range closely from Bush Gardens / Adventure Island to Florida Botanical Gardens and pretty much have a good assortment of in between interests.
Enjoy the sea fishing off Clearwater Beach's fishing pier. "Sunsets at Pier 60" is a festival that runs every Thursday through Monday evening two hours prior to sunset to two hours past sunset.
Caladesi Island and Sand Key beaches have been named among the best natural beaches in the United States. Caladesi Island State Park is currently ranked second, primarily for its water quality, rustic charm, clean beaches, on-site amenities and its emphasis on wildlife. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has all the underworld adventures you could ask for.
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Transportation
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus service is currently Clearwater's only form of public transit. The service offers 39 local routes, two express routes, and an exclusive beach trolley that runs north and south along Pinellas County's barrier islands. In abundance these routes can be found passing through or ending in Clearwater. Fares are presently $1.50 per bus trip, and $2.50 for a single one-way trip on an express bus.
One of PSTA's major transfer centers, Park Street Terminal, is located in Downtown Clearwater at the corner of Park Street and South Garden Avenue.
U.S. Route 19 is by far the city's most heavily traveled route, some parts of it carrying nearly 100,000 vehicles per day. It is a limited-access freeway for a majority of its length in Clearwater, with an exception being the portion between Druid Road and Haines Bayshore Road. Plans are being developed to upgrade this piece to freeway standards, however.
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Housing
The Clearwater housing market includes traditional Florida single family home neighborhoods, high rise communities and golf communities together with larger homes on acreage. As a second home buyer’s destination, Clearwater has a wide range of housing choices, including beach communities, boating communities and golf course communities. The beach condo is becoming very popular with second home buyers as the location and ocean views make the re sale values secure.
The Pinellas County Property Appraiser has all the local information you would need for property taxes, recent property appraisals and local bylaws that may affect your housing. To search for a selection of properties at Clearwater Click Here
Many options are available for financing on properties, overseas investors should consider all financing options as many lenders are requiring a higher than normal deposit for foreign national mortgages. A popular mortgage is a multi currency mortgage allowing the buyers to switch between currencies taking an advantage of currency exchange gains. To receive information on a multi currency mortgage Click Here
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Schools
Many people ask me when moving to Florida, how good are the schools? My answer is always the same how good do you want them to be. Using my search & link facilities in addition to the zip code of the area you are in, we can establish the best school for your children. It’s all about Location, Location Location. Just because you are thinking of buying a nice new home it doesn’t mean the schools are to the standard that you are used to.
Your children’s future is one of the most important considerations to take into account and the distance you are from a good school may make all the difference, Use these page links to research the schooling systems and check out past grades. A good first point of contact is the web site Florida Department of Education as they offer directories of schools and colleges searching by district or name. For Elementary, Middle & High schools information.
Here is a brief snapshot of the schools that are available in the Clearwater areas. Pinellas County Schools , Clearwater High School, Plato Academy, Clearwater Christian College and St Paul’s School. When searching for a school it is prudent to make sure you check also any government web site for local records and statistics.
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Attractions
Attractions on Clearwater Beach include boat and sailing charters, cruises, para-sailing, personal watercraft rentals, diving charters, nightly entertainment and a gambling cruise ship that leaves twice daily. To name just a few of the most popular Belleview Biltmore Resort, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise and StarLite Cruises
The Clearwater Jazz festival brings in 90,000 spectators to one of the world's premier Jazz festivals. Sponsored by 94.1 FM Smooth Jazz Tampa Bay and many other corporations, The Clearwater Jazz Festival is the largest free outdoor concert in the South East U.S.
The Beach
Why should someone consider Clearwater and its Island Beaches? Maybe it will be because it is one of Florida’s most popular vacation sports. Clearwater Beach is known for its spectacular sunsets and holds the record for most days of sunshine (361 days) its boasts a great temperature and mild climate. It is within easy reach of Tampa and Orlando and has warm tropical breezes and breathtaking sunsets. Clearwater has a selection of beaches including Northwater Beach and Sand Key Beach.
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With miles of soft white sand and sparkling waterways, Clearwater's beaches rate among the best in the state and in the nation.
Pier 60
Sunsets at Pier 60 are every evening, starting two hours before sunset. Join local artists, craftspeople and performers at this famous landmark |
Golf
As in many parts of Florida, Clearwater is a big retirement area and relaxing on one of the many championship golf courses is a full time event for many people who visit or settle down in the area. To name just a few of the great courses Clearwater Country Club, Countryside County Club, Airco Golf Course, Feather Sound Country Club and for a full overview of the St Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa area Golf Courses Click Here
Many of the golf clubs are also residential communities so you can literally walk out your front door and be right on the green.
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Testimonials
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Bill & Lan Edwards (UK) Purchase in Windermere Florida
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