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Whats Going on in Indian Rocks Beach?

Indian Rocks Beach Vacations has added a news and events section under our menu item “Beach Life” in the top menu bar. Please see these news feeds for information about the current events on Indian Rocks Beach, Pinellas County and in Tampa Bay.

• Beach Life
• IRB Area News
• Pinellas Outdoors
• Beach Beacon
• Music & Concerts
• Out & About
• Art & Museum

These updates are provided by Topix, TBNWeekly.com The Beach Beacon, Leader, Bee and Citizen.

Our “Beach Life” page is filling up with local restaurants and pub information along with a link to the Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to add your local restaurant to our page, please use the contact form to tell us about your restaurant.  Indian Rocks Beach Vacations is always looking for great places to send our guests.

Additionally, if you know of any news feeds you would like added for the Indian Rocks Beach or central Pinellas Suncoast region, please let us know where they are and we will place them on a page.

We just got some time to take a few new picture of our Unit #4. You will find this unit at the top of the stairs (only 2 flights) on the North West side of the building. As you can see the Balcony is beautiful and this unit has been renovated with all the best appliances and interior accoutrements.  Washer & Dryer, Full Refridgerator, microwave, range/oven and lots of counter space in the kitchen.

2 Bedrooms

1 Full Bath

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The weather here on the West Coast of Florida near Tampa Bay is temperate. Tampa Bay is actually a dividing point in central Florida between the Semi-Tropical and Sub Tropical climates.  Here in Indian Rocks Beach we are north of the mouth of Tampa Bay. This means in the summer we are not quite as hot as those folks who lie South of the bay and in the winter we get a bit more of the cold in cold snaps.  Some of the plants are different here than in the more souther part of our area but our beaches are just as white and some say the sand is much more comfortable for the toes here at Indian Rocks Beach.

What is the Green Flash?

Green flashes and green rays are rare optical phenomena that occur shortly after sunset or before sunrise, when a green spot is visible for a short period of time above the sun, or a green ray shoots up from the sunset point.

Green flashes can be observed from any altitude (even from an aircraft). They are usually seen at an unobstructed horizon, such as over the ocean, but are possible over cloud-tops and mountain-tops as well.

Join our Ship A Hoey regular guests in the late afternoon ritual of the Indian Rocks Beach Green Flash Watch!  We can’t guarantee you will see a Green Flash, but you will still be enriched by the endeavor. Enjoy some of the best sunsets in the World over the mostly calm Gulf of Mexico waters.

Beach Shelling - An "event" to be Remembered

Indian Rocks Beach Vacations will highlight the many local events and attractions in addition to the major tourist destinations like Universal Studios, Disney World, Epcot, Sea World and Bush Gardens.  Local attractions in Pinellas county include the Salvador Dali Museum, Sunken Gardens, 2 of the best beaches in the world (plus our very nice beach right out the back door), downtown St Petersburg and Clearwater Beach are both just minutes away.

In Sports we offer the following fantastic options

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Raymond James Stadium
• Tampa Bay Rays Baseball at Tropicana Field
• The Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Hockey
• USF Bulls NCAA Football
• Spring Training Baseball including the
• New York Yankees – Tampa
• Philadelphia Phillies – Clearwater
• Detroit Tigers – Lakeland
• Toronto Blue Jays – Dunedin
• Pittsburgh Pirates – Bradenton

Events include the Festival of States Parade, Gasparilla, the 2009 NFL Championship Superbowl in Tampa and much more.  Please check back, we intend on bringing you all of the best that the Pinellas Suncoast and Indian Rocks Beach can offer!

Indian Rocks Beach

Indian Rocks Beach A quiet town of approximately 4,000, Indian Rocks Beach was initially developed in the 1920’s as a weekend getaway destination for wealthy inland residents. Its 2.7 miles of beachfront are popular with all ages and between its array of motels and condominiums there are more than 20 beach accesses.

Despite its sleepy appearance, Indian Rocks Beach is home to some of the best known restaurants along the Gulf Coast, and holds an Arts and Crafts Festival every November and April. The city’s tourist population, especially in the winter months, is one of its greatest assets.

Our easily accessible beaches and intracoastal waterways provide an array of enjoyable activities for residents and visitors alike. Whether you swim, fish boat or just sunbathe there are an endless number of amenities available for your pleasure.

No waiting for crowded elevators or abiding by endless rules of

View from the Balcony Unit 4

larger complexes. Located in a quiet neighborhood just steps away from white sandy beaches. With  4 comfortable units on the property, all have a home-away-from- home feel. Each of our spacious units are tastefully furnished and feature a  kitchen complete with microwave and coffee maker; separate living area with satellite television and DVD. In addition, each includes ceiling fans,  central heat and air, washer & dryer, telephone and a balcony with seating area.

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