Area Highlights

The Pinellas County Parks and Recreation Departments maintains over 4,150 acres of the most beautiful and lush nature parks, featuring sun-drenched beaches, tranquil lakes, nature trails, equestrian trails, campgrounds, historic interests and native habitat. Fort De Soto Park (rated #1 in 2005 by Dr. Beach!) is 1,136 acres of interconnected islands and is Pinellas County’s largest natural park.

Outdoor living, relaxation and recreation make Pinellas County a prime choice when choosing to relocate. The average temperature of 70 degrees allows for the continued enjoyment of golf (52 courses), tennis (623 courts), shopping, dining, museums, galleries and more. The warmer summer months are a perfect time for local residents to cool off at the beautiful, white, sandy beaches or pristine parks, such as Sand Key Park .

For the sports fan, there’s plenty of opportunity to catch a game at Tropicana Field, Raymond James Stadium, & the St. Pete Times Forum, which are home to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (MLB), The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), & the Tampa Bay Lighting (NFL).

Why live anywhere else!

Located on Florida’s west coast, Pinellas County is a stunning peninsula, surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Tampa Bay to the east. 280 square miles in total and 38 miles long, Pinellas County, derived from the Spanish words Punta Pinal (meaning point of pines) is home to 2 of the top 5 beaches (Caladesi Beach and Fort De Soto Park) in the United States. With over 587 miles of coastline, and an average of 361 sunny days a year, it is easy to enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming all year..