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!

Boat Parade at Smack’s Bayou in St Petersburg, Shore Acres | Video

2022-12-20T12:03:36-05:00

Boat Parade at Smack's Bayou in St Petersburg, Shore Acres | Video Published on 12/22/21 (scroll down for video): Boat parades are certainly a popular holiday activity around Pinellas County. Keep them on your radar if you’ve never been to one. If you’ve have, which one(s) do you typically attend? Treasure Island, Shore Acres, [...]

Boat Parade at Smack’s Bayou in St Petersburg, Shore Acres | Video2022-12-20T12:03:36-05:00

Dolphin Racer Speedboat in Pasadena FL – Dolphin Surfing | Video

2022-12-13T17:25:47-05:00

Dolphin Racer Speedboat in Pasadena FL - Dolphin Surfing | Video Published on 8/23/21 (scroll down for video): Here’s some video from our trip last week aboard Dolphin Racer Speedboat near St Pete Beach. Could have included many more clips of dolphin surfing, jumping, playing, though nothing like seeing it in person. If you [...]

Dolphin Racer Speedboat in Pasadena FL – Dolphin Surfing | Video2022-12-13T17:25:47-05:00

Dolphin Racer Speedboat St Pete Beach Review

2022-12-06T16:49:34-05:00

Dolphin Racer Speedboat - Dolphin Tour! Published on 08/20/21: Dolphin Racer was a blast! First, we have two pairs of tickets for two lucky followers to watch dolphins wake surf! To enter, simply comment on Facebook or Instagram (@LovingStPete) with your favorite local water activity! We would also love if you tagged who you [...]

Dolphin Racer Speedboat St Pete Beach Review2022-12-06T16:49:34-05:00

Fresco’s St Petersburg Waterfront Bistro – Near Downtown

2022-12-07T11:29:18-05:00

Fresco's St Pete - Waterfront Bistro Published on 03/31/21: It’s time for our next #SupportLocal drawing for two $50 gift cards! Of course, these are for local restaurants as we continue to share the love. This week, the gift cards are to Fresco’s St. Pete, a waterfront restaurant with a great atmosphere downtown. To [...]

Fresco’s St Petersburg Waterfront Bistro – Near Downtown2022-12-07T11:29:18-05:00

Cross Bay Ferry Between St Petersburg and Tampa Review | Video

2022-12-20T09:50:09-05:00

Cross Bay Ferry Between St Petersburg and Tampa Review | Video Published on 03/15/21: Here’s my final Cross-Bay Ferry post for now. A 3 minute video I quickly put together for a visual of what to expect. Plus, below you’ll find alternatives to walking for those who want to cover more territory or aren’t [...]

Cross Bay Ferry Between St Petersburg and Tampa Review | Video2022-12-20T09:50:09-05:00

Tampa Bay Boat Show

2022-12-07T12:10:56-05:00

Tampa Bay Boat Show at The Florida State Fairgrounds Published on 03/05/21: Don’t forget about the Tampa Bay Boat Show which continues tomorrow and Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds (4800 U.S. 301, Tampa). Per their website: "The largest boating event in the Tampa Bay area showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers, from yachts [...]

Tampa Bay Boat Show2022-12-07T12:10:56-05:00

Clearwater Beach Activity – Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise | Video

2022-12-20T09:51:16-05:00

Clearwater Beach Activity - Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise | Video Published on 02/18/21 (Scroll down for video): This is a video post to follow up my picture post of our experience at Captain Memo's. That post has full info, so check that post if you're looking for more specifics. Is it the weekend yet?! [...]

Clearwater Beach Activity – Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise | Video2022-12-20T09:51:16-05:00

Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise Clearwater Beach

2022-12-05T14:21:27-05:00

Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise in Clearwater Beach Published on 02/16/21: We played tourist on Sunday and loved it. After celebrating Valentine’s Day at Casa de Colt, we decided a family adventure aboard Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise in Clearwater somehow made sense. I mean the boat’s red, they serve drinks for toasting, and provide pirates [...]

Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise Clearwater Beach2022-12-05T14:21:27-05:00

400 Beach Seafood & Tap House

2022-12-07T12:33:57-05:00

400 Beach Seafood & Tap House Published on 01/31/21: So...boating to brunch wasn’t exactly something we did growing up on the avocado farm. I mean there were plenty of perks with lots of tree climbing, acres of land for ATC riding (the 3 wheel “super dangerous” kind), driving tractors everyday, however those perks didn’t [...]

400 Beach Seafood & Tap House2022-12-07T12:33:57-05:00

Island Grille in Tierra Verde Near St Petersburg

2022-12-07T12:27:16-05:00

Island Grille & Raw Bar in Tierra Verde, Near St Petersburg Published on 01/31/21: Yesterday, when I asked Colt “what adventure should we tackle today?” he said “I want to watch you drink an adult beverage, eat oysters, and listen to live music”. No, I had a selfish moment and pretended that’s what he [...]

Island Grille in Tierra Verde Near St Petersburg2022-12-07T12:27:16-05:00
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