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Clearwater, FL has been praised for its stunningly beautiful beaches and awe-inspiring nature. With seven miles of powdery white sand along the Gulf Coast, Clearwater offers an array of outdoor activities to suit every visitor's interests. From parasailing and kayaking to jet skiing, kiteboarding, and paddle boarding, there's something for everyone here. The clear waters are also perfect for swimming, snorkeling, or boating. Visitors have also taken advantage of the city's variety of cultural attractions and wildlife sanctuaries such as the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. In addition to all these wonderful activities, visitors have been impressed by the friendly atmosphere in Clearwater. People from all walks of life gather around the beachfront boardwalk to share their stories or to simply take in the amazing sunsets over the shimmering waters. Reviews for Clearwater consistently praise it for its idyllic beach town vibes and its diverse array of attractions that provide something special for each kind of traveler.
based on 23 ReviewsGet to know Clearwater with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Clearwater
I will tell you all about Clearwater... - 8/18/2006
I've lived in Clearwater for all but the first five years of my life, grew up attending public schools in the immediate area, and have seen the area grow throughout that time. I'm currently trying to situate myself so that I can move back to the northeast, and I'll give my reasonings why I want to move from here as well as an unbiased opinion as best possible about the positive factors of the area, considering I don't really feel it is desirable to me. The main problem here is a mixture of cost arising from the real estate aspect as well as the lack of jobs providing a sustainable wage (generally unless you have an advanced degree or have been a very successful business owner). As far as pricing a house in the area, I will give a personal example: my parents bought their house about 12 years ago for ~$45,000. The house was built in 1977, has 950 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, one bath, and no garage or car port. Flashforward to present time and a recent appraisal value of $210,000. This
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Countryside, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Duneiden sectio - 7/6/2006
Although Palm Harbor, Oldsmar and Duneiden is not in Clearwater they all merged together at Countryside. This is a very fast growing area, as much of Florida is. Property taxes continue to go up and Home Owners Insurance is obscene. Last year,our home insurance jumped from $700 a year to $3200 and we have never been hit by a hurricane in the 20 years I have been here. This year, my insurance will jump another 45 to 75%. Auto insurance continues to go up as well because there are so many people on the road. You rightly ask "Why don't you leave?" .. Well, I have just sold my house and getting out my winter
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Have you ever lived on an island? - 4/9/2006
Clearwater Beach is located on an island, so it's a barrier island, but still surrounded by beautiful blue water. And one of the best-kept secrets is that it is connected to Caladesi Island State Park, which was once separated by a pass that closed in about 13 years ago. Caladesi is a nature preserve, and being there makes you feel like you are on your very own semi-tropical island. Our islands have white sandy beaches that feel and look like powdered sugar and the water is crystal clear, hence Clearwater. But what brought me here were the dolphins, they are everywhere. The first one I saw was on my first day, it jumped out of the water and made a flip, I haven't seen one do that since. It was a wonderful greeting and an invitation; "Come live here for a while, enjoy the sun and the silence and be one with
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