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| Town Shores encompasses several blocks in both directions from the club address above. |
Town Shores is a large over-55 community located in the picturesque village of Gulfport, which is adjacent to St. Petersburg's southwest neighborhoods. Built in the 1970's Town Shores incorporates 18 separate buildings (each with their own governing association) with about 1300 individual condominiums. Town Shores. It is nestled on the edge of Boca Ciega Bay which affords superb marine views for many its condominiums.
Town Shores of Gulfport offers all the amenities of other large complexes including a large central club house with an auditorium, billiard room, library, lounge, poker room, 2 bocce ball courts, 11 shuffleboard courts, 28 boat slips, 1 tennis court, and 4 heated pools. Units are moderately priced in a range as of mid-2015 from about $80,000 for a one bedroom, 1 bath with no special view to a $280,000 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with, to quote the MLS listing, "breathtaking marine views."
What makes Town Shores exceptionally appealing to many active retirees (especially those who are nostalgic for the 60's) is its location near the center of the picturesque, artsy village of Gulfport. Beach Dr. is the main drag that offers varied dining establishments, galleries, and charming little shops--not to mention that the Gulfport 1930's style Casino and pier--is at the foot where Beach Dr. meets the edge of Boca Ciega Bay. Outdoor waterfront taverns--with a very diverse clientele-- are almost always busy. During the regular Art Walk held twice a month on Beach Blvd. , one is likely to spot several local denizens wearing t-shirts or blouses emblazoned with a favorite local slogan, "Keep Gulfport Weird" What is scarcely found in Gulfport are big box stores or national chain stores of any type. The only mass market fast food outlet in town is a McDonald's, located on Gulfport Blvd., a major thoroughfare some distance from the galleries and independent restaurants of Beach Dr. Just a few miles north on Gulfport Blvd., however, one comes to the border of South Pasadena, a town with a largely retiree population living in waterfront condos. Here there is ample shopping with supermarkets, many chain stores, and food outlets typical of suburban America.
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| Gazebo aside Boca C iega Bay at Town Shores |
Gulfport started out in the early 1900's as a fishing village on Boca Ciega Bay. Even today, Gulfport still manges to combine the ambience of a sleepy Old Florida waterfront town with the sensibility of a hip artists haven. Its unique laid-back, festive, atmosphere and liberal political climate have led some to dub it "Key West North". However, Gulfport is less touristy and certainly far less expensive and geographicaly isolated than Key West. Just a few miles north and east of Gulfport are the urban amenities, shopping, cultural events, healthcare facilities, and entertainment centers of St. Petersburg. To the immediate northwest of Gulfport is the largely residential community of South Pasadena with the Gulf beaches just a few miles beyond.
Gulfport informational website
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Video about Town Shores, Gulfport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-cLrszBbOs
Tony Branch
Earnest Realty, Inc.
3136 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713
727-460-7887 direct line
727-323-1706 office
stpetetonybranch@gmail.com
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