@kpine's next destination

I originally wrote this as a comment to @kpine's contest but realized it should probably be a post. That being said, since I am posting this a day later, I am going to update this post by adding a timelapse video of the sunset I watched today from my favorite spot (mentioned below). Enjoy!

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Right now its 58 degrees with clear skies and sun, I'm sitting at my desk with the windows open in my house. The breeze from the a dying "coldfront" is subtle, but carrying with it the salty air from the ocean less than 3 miles away. The blue skies with a small fluffy, cotton ball like clouds make the perfect view out my office window. Being a native Floridian, of course I also have a small heater by my feet since 58 degrees is still a tad chilly for me, nothing like Canada. Today, once my work day is over, I'll be headed to my favorite spot on the beach where I will back my car up to the waters edge, sit in the bed of my truck, and watch the sunset. Living on the west side of Florida has it perks.

From that spot, the sun sets between a pass. The island on the right is honeymoon island, the island on the left Caladesi Island, both rated number one beaches in America within the past few years. The white sugary sand feels so good between your toes. This weekend, if the waves arent too choppy, I'll take the kayaks out to Caladesi, or one of the nearby sandbar islands where I can hang out and soak up some sun without the noise of tourists.


Even the pup loves it

If it is too choppy for the kayaks, I'll ride the ferry over to Caladesi Island where I'll hike (in shorts and T shirt since it will be in the low 70s :)) down one of the 6 mile long trails that run through the natural preserved part of the beach.
If I'm in the mood to people watch, I head over to the next beach (only 15 min away), Clearwater Beach, to walk down the board walk, shop, hang out at great bars and eat at delicious restaurants. I'll enjoy my day people watching, watching the skateboarders and long boards roll past me, the cruisers with their handlebar mustaches and santa clause like beards flowing in the wind, and the bikini bottoms walking by.

(stock photo of clearwater beach pier)

**This could be you.. ** visit anytime, enjoy the beautiful warm weather, the beautiful sugar sand beaches, the minimal amount of tourists and amazing restaurants. Sink your toes in the warm sun soaked sand, let the refreshing but not freezing water penetrate your pores, smell the ocean breeze and relax in good ole Tampa Bay Florida.

AND, if you feel like hanging out on Steemit while at the beach, just hop up to the pavilion at Honeymoon Island, enjoying the sounds of the waves kissing the shoreline while upvoting my page ;)

My second favorite spot to watch the sunset. At the edge of Dunedin Marina there is a Shack like structure with picnic benches. Sometimes I grab food to go and hang out here. I specifically live in Dunedin. I am so proud to say that I am born and raised in this little gem of a city. With its quaint Downtown, artsy vibes and microbreweries scattered everywhere, It's an evening you dont want to miss while visiting.

Shot with my drone. View from north side of clearwater beach (residential area) looking south. You can see how the white sugar sand beaches extend for miles and miles..