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2. Taste of Indian Rocks Beach Event Showcases Local
Restaurants The 6th Annual Taste of IRB event scheduled for this
weekend will provide locals as well as guests of our Indian Rocks
Beach rentals with a chance for sampling some great eats from local
restaurants. Whether youll be staying at one of our beach cottages
or just happen to be passing through, youre invited to stop by the
Chic-A-Si Park from 4 pm to 10 pm on November 3 to try out some
menu items from over 20 restaurants located in our area. The Taste
of IRB event is designed to be very similar to the much larger
Taste of Pinellas with a focus on what makes dining at Indian Rocks
Beach so special. With menu samples from some of the best
restaurants around, its a terrific way to get a taste of whats
available for an affordable price.So, who all is participating in
the event? As you can see below, Taste of IRB just about has itall:
Coasters Bar & Grille, Donnies Coastal Caf, Delectable
Edibles,Tapas Garden & WineBar, Marlin Darlin,On the
Rocks,Crabby Bills,Pajanos Pizza,The Pub,Red Lion Pub,SlycePizza
Bar, Havana Harrys,Kooky Coconut,IRB Sushi,Keegans Seafood
Grille,Cafe deParis,Le Bouchon Bistro,Stefanos Italian,Island
Fish,The Pie Facory,Slyce Pizza BarThere will also be live music to
enjoy throughout the afternoon, as well as beer from CrabbyBills
and wine at the Slyce Pizza Bar. As a special treat, men and women
from the PinellasSuncoast Fire & Rescue will be serving up
their world-class firehouse chili as a charityfundraiser.Now,
admission to Taste of IRB is completely free, but you will want to
bring along a little cash for themenu items themselves. See you
there!For more information about our area and our Indian Rocks
Beach rentals, contact Deanna at 1-866-945-1754.
3. Check Out the Studio @ 620 for International Film, Local Art
andCommunity If you are staying at our Indian Rocks Beach rentals
this season and are interested in catching a little cultural while
in town, we suggest making your way over to Studio 620 located at
620 1st Avenue South in St Petersburg, Florida. Created by local
art directors Bob Devin Jones and David Ellis as well as a wide
variety of local artists, vissioneers and volunteers, the Studio @
620 is dedicated to bringing the arts and diversity to individuals
and communities in the area. They offer several artistic programs
and educational events that are open to the public. Just take a
look at a few of the more interesting events that theyve got
scheduled for the early summer of 2012.Revenge of the Electric Car
June 21, 2012Presented by the Suncoast Sierra Club, Revenge of the
Electric Car is a new documentary that follows up onthe film Who
Killed the Electric Car, discussing the hows and whys of the
resurgence in popularity of this typeof automobile. Theres an
informal social scheduled at the studio at 6:30 if youre interested
in a little lightmingling, and the movie itself gets started at
7:00 pm. The Sierra Club will be providing tips and
otherinformation on how viewers can get involved with cutting down
on their energy consumption before and after theshow, if that
happens to be your cup of tea.In the Moment DANCE!!! June 24,
2012And next, for something completely different, T. Heffner offers
up a dance and choreography presentation of hisown design featuring
movements set to everything from pop and house to soul and opera.
The performance isdedicated to Ts grandmother. Tickets are
available for $20 General Admission/ $15 Seniors & Students.
Showtimes include 4 pm and 8 pm.For more information on
entertainment available in our region or to reserve one of our
Indian Rocks Beachvacation rentals, contact Deanna at
1-800-873-0224.
4. 5 Things to Do in Indian Rocks BeachIndian Rocks Beach is
conveniently located on the West Coast of Florida, 30 minutes from
the Tampa InternationalAirport, on a barrier island. Indian Rocks
Beach is nestled up against the water providing vacationers with
peace, quiet,and serene beach sunsets.One of the best attractions
is the beach itself. What beach vacation would be complete without
some time in the sun? Thereare several areas along the Indian Rocks
Beach line where families can enjoy the ocean spray. One place
vacationers canpark their cars is at the Indian Rocks Beach Access,
located at 1700 Gulf Blvd. This particular spot provides
beach-goerswith luxuries such as a restroom and outdoor showers.For
some truly superb lobster families should visit Crabby Bills.
Crabby Bills has been providing residents and tourists alikesome of
the best seafood for the last 27 years. They also provide live
entertainment and outstanding happy hour specials.Another great
restaurant to try while at Indian Rocks Beach is Guppys on the
Beach Grill and bar. This is a slightly moreupscale establishment
that is still family friendly. Guppys on the Beach is located
across the street from the actual beachbut does have outdoor
seating with magnificent views of the ocean.The Museum of the
Indian Rocks Area Historical Society is located at 203 4th Avenue.
The Museum is housed in thehistoric Carl and Caroline Moseley 1930s
beach cottage. Their exhibits circle around the Indian Rocks
heritage. Theyfeature exhibits that are centered on the storied and
intriguing heritage of the town.The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is
the largest wild bird sanctuary in the United States. It offers
visitors the chance toobserve how the sanctuary provides care for
injured wild birds. They are open from 9 a.m. until sunset year
round with freeadmission.The Beach Art Center showcases local art.
They have three gallery shows. One is in October, another is in
February, and oneis in April. They also provide art classes such as
water coloring, basic drawing, and pottery making.For a truly
relaxing and peaceful time Indian Rocks Beach is the place to
visit.
5. How to Enjoy a Day at Indian Rocks BeachWhen visiting Indian
Rocks Florida its a good idea to have a plan, with so much to see
and do youll be hard pressed tosee everything without one. Aside
from the pristine sandy beaches there are numerous attractions that
will delight thefamily.Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit
facility that is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and
release of injuredmarine animals. You can learn how everyone can
help to protect dolphins, otters, and sea turtles. It is one of the
only eightaquariums in the U.S. that is authorized for the rescue
and rehabilitation of marine mammals.A great place for the whole
family, you can learn about bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea
turtles, river otters and coralreefs through the presentations that
staff holds. They offer opportunities for everyone to be hands on
with dailyfeedings.Pier 60 is another great destination to visit
while in Indian Rocks. It features a covered playground under two
large bluepavilions. There is play equipment suitable from ages
pre-school to 12 including slides, monkey bars, swings, and one of
theworlds largest sand boxes. The playground is open from sunrise
to sunset every day, and each evening two hours before thesun sinks
into the ocean there is a street festival hosted by local artisans
and performers.The fascinating history of Indian Rocks is on
display in the Indian Rocks Area Historical Society. Hosted in the
originaland historic Carl and Caroline Moseley beach cottage that
dates back to the 1930s there are pictures, exhibits andartifacts
on display. The history of the area can be traced from its founding
to the present day through this informativeexhibit. There is an
Indian Room that contains weapons, clothing, doll collection and
hand crafted items to shed light onthe lives of the earliest
inhabitants of the region.A wooden bridge was built to connect the
barrier island to the mainland and there are many photos of the
bridge tendersitting in his chair, his lantern swaying beside him
on display. These and other fascinating items await those who
makethe trip to the museum.