Boating Tampa Bay and Gulf

Boating around the Tampa Bay Area is a favorite past time of many in the area. There are things to do around the area via boat. Scroll down for some options or you can go to my LovingStPete main page for easier filtering of activities. Whether we’re talking kid’s activities, date night, or anything in between, I’ve got you covered! Downtown St Pete now has quite a few boat slips for dockage. You can dock near Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro, utilize the new slips at the huge pier, or use a slip at the Vinoy if you’re a member or reserve and pay for one. That’s of course just downtown St Pete. There are many options around the tip of Pinellas and on out to the Gulf area. Then there’s boating across Tampa Bay to the Tampa Riverwalk area. So many boating options!

I’m Mike Braswell and I started Loving St Pete on social media to serve as a guide to the Tampa Bay Area. It’s now followed by over 15 thousand people! I’m a Realtor in the Tampa Bay Area with a focus on waterfront and beachfront property. I love the industry so much I even founded a vacation rental advertising business that I ran for a decade before HomeAway/VRBO acquired. I’d love if you contacted me so I can earn your business!

Riding Cross-Bay Ferry from Tampa to St Pete

2024-03-12T08:30:56-04:00

What To Do in Tampa After Riding Cross-Bay Ferry Published on 03/11/24: Suggestions when riding the Cross Bay Ferry from Tampa to St Pete! Reminder, kids 12 and under ride free all March and April in 2024. Simply use promo code KIDSRIDEFREE24 to receive a free kid's ticket with a paid adult ticket. [...]

Riding Cross-Bay Ferry from Tampa to St Pete2024-03-12T08:30:56-04:00

Captain Kyle Wallace Fishing Charter St Petersburg

2024-02-05T09:00:19-05:00

Captain Kyle Wallace Fishing Charter St Petersburg Published on 11/16/23: Firsthand LovingStPete experience w/ Native Sportfishing! Operated by Capt Kyle Wallace, a St Pete local (born & raised) and launching from the downtown waterfront. Of around 35+ fish caught, we kept four, enough for dinner. All snook and trout were of course released. Google [...]

Captain Kyle Wallace Fishing Charter St Petersburg2024-02-05T09:00:19-05:00

Pinellas Paddlers in St Petersburg, Florida – Kayak and SUP

2023-06-27T17:28:43-04:00

Pinellas Paddlers in St Petersburg, Florida - Kayak and Sup Published on 06/27/23: Meet the Pinellas Paddlers! If you or someone you know enjoys kayaking or paddle boarding, this is the group for you! Shout out to them for taking full advantage of our beautiful area. A few days ago, we boated to [...]

Pinellas Paddlers in St Petersburg, Florida – Kayak and SUP2023-06-27T17:28:43-04:00

Whale Sharks off our Florida Coast – Epic Fishing Trip | Video

2023-05-23T08:20:36-04:00

Whale Sharks off our Florida Coast - Epic Fishing Trip | Video Published on 05/23/23 (scroll down for video): Whale sharks! These gentle giants were spotted miles off our coast this week by @captain_jason_stock. He saw 8 of them! No worries though, unless you’re plankton or fish eggs…their mouth is simply a huge filter. [...]

Whale Sharks off our Florida Coast – Epic Fishing Trip | Video2023-05-23T08:20:36-04:00

Tall Ships St Pete – A festival in Downtown St Petersburg

2023-03-28T14:54:51-04:00

Tall Ships St Pete - A festival in Downtown St Petersburg Published on 03/28/23: Keep the “Tall Ships St Pete” festival in mind from this Thursday - Sunday! For the first time in 20 years, St Pete is a port for this annual event. We’re actually the first stop, as the ships then head [...]

Tall Ships St Pete – A festival in Downtown St Petersburg2023-03-28T14:54:51-04:00

Boat Parades Around St Pete and Pinellas County

2022-12-05T16:50:54-05:00

Boat Parades Around St Pete and Pinellas County Published on 11/24/22: Boat parades, golf cart parades, light displays, artificial snow and festivals. There’s lots to see around our area these next 45 days! I’ll write several posts with suggestions for 2022, but let's start with boat parades… Who in the @LovingStPete family has watched [...]

Boat Parades Around St Pete and Pinellas County2022-12-05T16:50:54-05:00

O’Maddy’s in Gulfport Florida

2022-12-05T17:31:53-05:00

O'Maddy's in Gulfport FL Published on 10/18/22: Before I discuss one of our favorite spots for casual dining w/ a water view & live music, SWFL says “thank you!” for your support these last 20 days. Yesterday, your supplies once again made a difference. This was Colt’s first visit to the barrier islands where [...]

O’Maddy’s in Gulfport Florida2022-12-05T17:31:53-05:00

Fantasy Island – Boating on Tampa Side

2022-12-05T19:53:44-05:00

Fantasy Island - Boating on Tampa Side Published on 07/27/22: Meet the incredible Labradoodle, Biscuit! She wanted nothing but to swim and play with the boys yesterday. Friendly, patient and playful, she made our day! Thank you, Jacob and Whitney for sharing Biscuit with us, helping Colt and his buddy Avery have “the best [...]

Fantasy Island – Boating on Tampa Side2022-12-05T19:53:44-05:00

What To Do in Tampa After Riding the Cross-Bay Ferry

2022-12-06T14:34:20-05:00

What To Do in Tampa After Riding Cross-Bay Ferry Published on 03/10/22: Cross Bay Ferry, post two! Tips and what to do in Tampa after riding the Cross-Bay Ferry (in walking distance). First, thanks for following along as we explore our incredible area. We appreciate you! #LiveWhereYouVacation Walking along Tampa's Riverwalk This post focuses [...]

What To Do in Tampa After Riding the Cross-Bay Ferry2022-12-06T14:34:20-05:00

Cross-Bay Ferry Between St Petersburg Florida and Tampa

2022-12-06T14:36:41-05:00

Cross-Bay Ferry Between St Pete and Tampa Published on 03/07/22: Who is familiar with the Cross-Bay Ferry between Downtown St Pete and Tampa? It exceeded our expectations, and we’ll definitely return. You’ll find some general thoughts on our day trip below! My next post will provide tips and things to do in Tampa, all [...]

Cross-Bay Ferry Between St Petersburg Florida and Tampa2022-12-06T14:36:41-05:00
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