The Largo Community Center is offering Intermediate Spanish classes, starting in December 2022 with…read morea terrific instructor. The classes are Mondays from 1-2:15pm. For members (which is only $10/year) the classes cost $60 for the month - $15/lesson. It's a great deal! There's only 2-3 people in the class, so it's almost private lessons. If you've priced language classes, you know this is the deal of the day. The classes are really fun and keep your mind sharp!

Friendly receptionist. Weight room was small, but had all that I needed. Everything was in good…read moreworking order.

This a quiet little city that is a must visit. The downtown area has local shops that offer a…read morevariety of offerings. There are a number of resturants that you can find your favorite foods. Don't miss this beautiful location.

One of my favorite places to visit Florida is Safety Harbor…read more The dining choices are plentiful and first rate. If you're a runner or walker, you'll love the Best Damn Race and Best Damn Leftovers Race held here each year. Safety Harbor seems to be a very pet friendly area, too. The Chalk Fest and street fest Fridays are so much fun. The shops on Main Street are super cute and walkable, and views by the pier and off Bayshore are memorable. I can't wait for my next visit!

The city of Palm Harbor is really one of those places where if you Blink, you might miss it. They…read moredo have a lovely 4 square block district that is comprised of shopping, dining and a few churches. But it's off of Pinellas Ave (Alt 19) and Omaha, so again, if you blink, you will miss it.

The Westchase Community Association provides Residents with beautiful landscaping, a well…read moremaintained Olympic Pool, Pool Slide, & 4 Tennis Courts, off Linebaugh Avenue, Belgrave, & Parley, in the Westchase District of West Tampa. The Westchase Community Association has another Olympic pool with 6 Tennis Courts off Countryway Boulevard and Linebaugh Avenue but that pool is in use on weekdays by a swim team from 3-7pm and the pool is only open until 8pm. Luckily the pool off Parley is not in use by a swim team during the weekdays. The Westchase Community Association has 3 well maintained parks & 3 kids playgrounds. The pools are open 10:00 am to 8:00 pm year round and the tennis courts are open 8am to 9pm. The pool is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. The tennis courts are home to recreational and USTA league play, private lessons, clinics, after-school programs, summer camps, junior and adult tennis lessons, group lessons, and tournament play. On two of the 6 courts at Countryway are 4 pickleball courts. The Westchase Community Association charges a monthly Home Owners Association fee of $384 per year for a 3 bedroom house, $324 for a 3 bedroom townhouse, and $242 per month for a 2 bedroom townhouse which is pretty reasonable. Westchase is surrounded by mature oaks on land dotted with lakes and ponds, one has the feeling of being tucked away in a pristine section of Hillsborough County but the community is far from isolated. The West Park Village retail area features restaurants, bars, and eclectic shops designed in the neotraditional style: pedestrian-friendly and densely populated, reminiscent of early-American mixed-use town centers. And Westchase neighborhoods are just a quick drive to supermarkets, popular eateries, pharmacies, and every other convenience you need. Niche.com honors Westchase with an A+ rating as the Number 1 suburb in the Tampa Bay area!

Tarpon Springs is a city on central Florida's Gulf Coast about 30 miles NW of Tampa. The highest…read moreconcentration of Greek-Americans in the US live here. Greek eateries line waterfront Dodecanese Boulevard, a legacy of the Greek sponge divers who settled here in the early 1900s. Along the water, the Historic Sponge Docks remind me of the once booming industry. In the 1940's, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church opened with stained glass and a Grecian marble altar. Tarpon Springs Aquarium & Animal Sanctuary display Gulf animal & marine life here. Tarpon Springs is home to beautiful, small beaches. Fred Howard Park is a popular spot with a sandy beach, picnic areas, and a causeway perfect for walking or biking. Sunset Beach is a local favorite, known for its stunning sunset views and relaxed atmosphere. Both beaches offer opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast. Tarpon Springs is renowned for its authentic Greek cuisine, thanks to its rich Greek heritage. The Sponge Docks area is home to several excellent Greek restaurants, such as Hellas Restaurant and Dimitri's on the Water. They offer a variety of traditional dishes, including gyros, souvlaki, and baklava. We always enjoy a Greek meal & leave with leftovers & baked goods from at least one of these restaurants; it's our must-do experience when visiting Tarpon Springs.

We've been enjoying Tarpon Springs FL for decades! We used to mainly come to ride the rustic…read moreworking sponge-diving boats and to buy fun souvenirs and even shells, porcupine fish, starfish, and of course natural sponges. These days we mostly visit for the best Greek foods there is, especially amazing gorgeous whole fish, sometimes the best savory gyros, now and then the grilled octopus, tender like you cant get anywhere else. On this visit, (Jan 2026), we walked from National Bakery and Agora Food Market on Athens St, past Hellas Restaurant with the giant Spartan figure on the roof, all the way to the Rusty Bellies restaurant at the west end of Dodecanese, all the while shopping in cute stores and taking selfies near boats and a shark at The Sponge Exchange square and fun murals everywhere, taking in the vibe of this great town. We stopped at Hellas for a cup of luscious unfiltered coffee, which we always order "Greek-style", and we sipped it slowly, savoring the rich flavor, while letting those marvelous fine grains settle to the bottom of the cup. Please note that most of the parking lots are for specific businesses. There's several paid public parking lots east of Athens on Dodecanese. Pro tip: There are public restrooms towards the west end of the docks on Dodecanese, across from the end of Hope St.

This little free library is located at the loop of the drive, on the little island. There's no…read moreparking area but the street is quiet and wide enough you can easily and safely pull to the side. Someone has thoughtfully installed a bench by the library, and planted some trees there, creating a very inviting space for you to check out the books. Kudos to whoever the library steward is!

Blink and you'll miss it…read more Hugging the west coast of Florida at St. Joseph Sound 4 miles north of Dunedin and about 1 mile south of Palm Harbor is a hidden Pinellas County gem. Folks traveling along ALT 19 pay no attention while they're caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily automobile traffic. If people slow down a bit, and hit the Pinellas trail, the old rail line bulges west just north of Curlew and harkens back to a more simple time. The first home built here was in 1875, and as more folks settled in Florida during the golden citrus years, this village saw sleepy prosperity with its orange groves and fishing wharfs buzzing with activity. Tampa Road, which originated here, was the first paved road leading into Tampa, directly connecting the big city with Oldsmar, Dundein, Palm Harbor and Ozona. Things are obviously much different now. The village is quiet, laid back and the vibe is a kin to Cedar Key on a Monday night. They've got their own post office, a BBQ joint, pizzeria, pub and plenty of coastal property to catch a sunset. To me, this place is far removed from traffic, tourism, unexploited, raw and uncut--pure Florida. I absolutely love it. Oh, and all streets are golf cart friendly.

Mark sure got this one right. There are few places left that give you the original Florida vibe &…read moreis not overrun with tourists. First visit & every visit, I love this small town & that it's aspiration is to remain as it is, lovely & unspoiled. For a very small area, they have multiple small & unique eateries. Maybe not all 5 star dining, but damn good cracker food. When you visit make sure you check out the local shops, restaurants & bars, you won't be disappointed. What's a girl to do? Love, love quaint coastal towns, haven't met one yet, I didn't fall in love with!

This place has become a favorite spot for my kids and me. It's a wonderful family activity to ride…read moreour bikes here regularly. We enjoy spending time here, browsing through books, and selecting some to take home for reading. The staff is always extremely welcoming and helpful.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a good selection of books. Their seasonal baskets…read moreup front make nice reasonably priced gifts. Wonderful to have such a terrific little library nearby. Events are wonderful! I do wish they carried more magazines.