The Tampa Bay area is surrounded by the city of Tampa and mainland Florida to the north and east and by a small peninsula of beach communities to the west, known as Pinellas County.  The county includes the cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater and several smaller communities.

One great way to tour this coast is by boat.  Luckily our good buddy, Mike Longnecker, offered to take us out on a fine beer-soaked cruise.

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Captain & Son Megan Enjoying the Florida Lifestyle Relegated to the Back of the Boat
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John's Pass View A Sunny Day Boating Just Got Another Beer Everybody Posing
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Barbee & Chris Beach It Three Birds Hangin' Out at John's Pass View from the P-Pav Bar
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John's Pass Boardwalk Very Hungry Camper The Intercoastal Waterway I Need Info
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Patio Lunchtime Notice the Empties Quite at Home here An Afternoon Stroll

When we visit the St. Pete / Clearwater area, we are fortunate enough to stay at Chez Barbee in Seminole.  The neighborhood is very close to all the beach stuff.  We have a few quick photos of our accommodations and cats.

Thank you, Barb for putting us up when we visit.  And also, thanks for buying all that beer!

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Late October Chill Off Fellow Inhabitants