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Crystal Beach, FL Real Estate News

By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Crystal Beach Florida is just the greatest place on earth to live! A prime example is this adorable little flower bed that a neighbor has in their yard! I love ideas like this so much.   Naturally, it wouldn't be a seaside community without the typical island directional signs, telling you where to go and how far away various locations are. These are just a few of the things that I love about living here in little Crystal Beach Florida!   This is truly a seaside Paradise, secretly tucked into a corner of Northern Pinellas County!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Crystal Beach Florida is such a great place to live! I found this beautiful dragonfly garden while out on my morning walks through our little seaside town and wanted to share these photos. It is not only a dragonfly garden but also a pond with it's very own little waterfall among the dragonfly decorations, flowers and stones that decorate this quaint yard here in beautiful Crystal Beach Florida. It is not uncommon to see hundreds of dragonflies while I am out on my morning or late afternoon/early evening walks. They love all of the lakes and ponds as well as the seashore here in Crystal Beach. They dodge and sway back and forth with the breeze and as I walk, I send silent mantras their way, wishing them blessings and a good life. I appreciate these magical creatures that bless my walks ...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Crystal Beach Florida Homes For Sale - September 2012 So what is for sale in Crystal Beach Florida? Well, right now there are 15 homes on the market. They range from a small 2 bedroom 1 bath home with 810 sq ft that is listed for $137,000 up to a waterfront home with 4699 sq ft of living space that has an asking price of $1,495,000. This quiet little seaside community is our secret corner of Pinellas County. I am always amazed at how many people have never heard of Crystal Beach, even though they live just a few miles away. Many people think we belong to our big sister, Palm Harbor, but Crystal Beach has remained independent and is NOT incorporated into Palm Harbor Florida. If you are interested in learning more about our sleepy little town, where you can actually forget that the big ci...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
This is the night of the Blue Moon, the second moon in the month. It would have also been my mother's 87th birthday, if she was still alive. Happy Birthday, Mom. I went out late last night before going to bed, to attempt to get a couple of photos of the Blue Moon (photo above) and then early this morning, I was down at the seashore taking the photo below of the Blue Moon. Since I live two SHORT blocks from the Gulf of Mexico and it takes all of about three minutes to walk to the water, getting there a little after 6 this morning was not a big deal. What was surprising was the half dozen other people that were there. Even more surprising was the two dozen cars that were there with people that had their cameras in hand, at a little after 7 am. Guess this Blue Moon thing is making everyone...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
The sun was setting over the Gulf of Mexico as I was taking an evening walk here in Crystal Beach Florida last night and I had to take a couple of photos to share. Life here along the Gulf of Mexico is so beautiful and the shore birds add a tropical flare to the photos. These are examples of why I love living here in Crystal Beach Florida. The seashore is only two blocks from my front door. It doesn't get much better than that, so I can wake walks down there whenever I want. Give me a call and start your search for a home here in our little corner of Paradise! Crystal Beach Florida is an adorable little Gulf Coast community!!!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Live Oak Trees are amazing! They are one of my favorite trees and trees have always had a special place in my heart. I have always thought how wonderful it would be if they could communicate with us all of the events they have witnessed through the decades. Imagine what has transpired that they have silently observed. Wouldn't it be magnificent if we could learn from the trees. Perhaps the Live Oak trees are a favorite of mine because of the way they reach out in various directions, like human limbs contorting to express themselves. There is something magical about our Live Oak Trees and I wanted to share what I was able to capture for you here in Crystal Beach's Live Oak Park.
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Crystal Beach Florida is where I live and play in the Florida sun and it is also home to Live Oak Park! Live Oak Park is located right next to the shore of St Joseph's Sound, which leads out to the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Also across the street from Live Oak Park is our fishing pier, which is a favorite spot for the school kids to hang out and catch fish when not in school. Live Oak Park was once home to Faith Mission, a local orphanage, as well as the Blue Heron Hotel. Both of these facilities are no longer standing but there is a plaque in the park (below) commemorating the fact that they were once here. I love my strolls through Live Oak Park and wanted to share!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
As Hurricane Isaac passes by Crystal Beach Florida we are having unusually LOW tides. I went out for a late afternoon walk yesterday and took a few photos with my iPhone when I saw just how low the tide was! My walk was cut short when the rain suddenly started and unlike our normal gentle rains, this was cold and the raindrops were piercing like little needles. At that point, I started walking home doing double time. This morning, while we have had some rain, there have yet to be any real downpours and I think that Isaac has pretty much passed on and will be heading indeed more toward the Texas coastline. Stay safe everybody!!!!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Isaac is indeed coming our way and in preparation for the hurricane, those of us living along the Gulf Coast are filling up sandbags! All along the Gulf Coast, communities are offering free sand and bags to put it in. Residents usually bring their own shovel, since they are in limited supply and you might end up waiting a long time to get one of the shovels provided by the community. Those of us who live along the Gulf Coast are used to this situation....especially those of us who actually grew up here! My family moved to the area in 1954, so hurricanes are a way of life. We know what to do and don't make a big deal out of a little guy like Isaac when we know he is going to pass by out in the Gulf of Mexico. Why sandbags? Well, even if you live in a 'newer' home along the coast, you mig...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Today was indeed a beautiful day on the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Crystal Beach Florida with good friends. We started out early this morning and put the boat in at Sutherland Bayou, just about a mile south of where we live. We headed for the north tip of Honeymoon Island State Park, where Alice and I walked through the water while the guys fished. Since it looked like we might get some rain, Ronnie decided to head south, toward Clearwater. We had a great trip and ended up off the southwestern end of Caladesi Island State Park, where we enjoyed lunch and the guys attempted fishing once again since we had seen Redfish in the water. It was a great day out on the water and something that we are going to be doing a lot of in the future. The perfect foursome! Nothing like good friends s...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Yes, today is going to be a stormy day over Crystal Beach Florida. We got in a two-plus mile walk early, getting home just as the rain drops started falling. The thunder is rolling off in the distance to the north of us and over the Gulf of Mexico. I am sure lightening will be coming our way before long, so we stayed close to home during our walk. Better to be safe than sorry. While the beach goers and boaters may not appreciate this type of stormy weather, I know the plants are all loving it! Nothing like those warm Florida rains to keep everything lush and green! My bell peppers are smiling!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Before we take off for the day, we wanted to do our early morning walk through beautiful little Crystal Beach Florida and I wanted to share this photo with my ActiveRain family! Blue skies and sunshine awaiting us for a wonderful weekend. Our rains have been coming late afternoon and only lasting for less than a half hour without lightening, so it will be a perfect weekend out on the water! Wishing everyone blue skies this weekend!
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Crystal Beach Florida Market Report - July 2012 There are never many homes for sale in little Crystal Beach Florida since we are such a small waterfront community. Right now there are 18 homes on the market here, most of them larger and, naturally, more expensive. The currant list ranges in price and size from a waterfront home built in 1985 that has 4699 sq ft and is listed at $1,550,000 to a 1278 sq ft home built in 1957 that is listed at $119,900. Sixteen of the homes are regular sales and two are bank owned. Currently 7 homes are 'pending', waiting to close. Five of these are short sales, so it is anybody's guess when they will close. One is a bank owned and the other is a regular sale. There was only a single closing in July and when we reflect over the entire year thus far, we fin...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Eclectic and cozy are indeed two words that describe Crystal Beach Florida rather well! Here you will find everything from tiny little bungalows left over from a hundred years ago to modern multimillion dollar waterfront homes with all the bells and whistles. This quaint little waterfront town is the perfect retreat from the world 'out there'. Perhaps that is why there are not that many homes on the market at any one time.........generally about a dozen homes available in ALL of Crystal Beach Florida is pretty typical. Those of us who live here love our quiet corner of northern Pinellas County! Zoned for great schools, convenient to everything you could possibly need or want and a place that many drive past and do not know it exists. THAT is Crystal Beach Florida, my home! To find out m...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Sage Oaks in Crystal Beach Florida consists of newer single family homes that were built starting in the 1990's and is within walking distance of the Gulf of Mexico, Live Oak Park and the local fishing pier. The small subdivision of Sage Oaks offers three and four bedroom homes located within the golf cart community of Crystal Beach Florida. Convenient to all of Palm Harbor Florida's conveniences, the quaint beachfront town is a wonderful place to live and play in the Florida sun and is zoned for some of the best schools in Pinellas County! To find out more about purchasing a home in Sage Oaks or anywhere else in Crystal Beach Florida, give me a call. If you are considering selling your Sage Oaks home, ask me about a free market analysis.  
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Sea Grapes are plants that you naturally find along the seashore here in Crystal Beach Florida, as well as in the rest of the southern section of the Sunshine State. Right now these beautiful plants are producing grapes and can be used to make jams and jellies. Sea grapes are found throughout tropical America but are damaged by freezing temperatures. For this reason, they do not live in the northern sections of our state. The trees can grow up to 30 feet in height and are found along the seashore. They protect the shoreline from damage and thrive in the salty sand. If you have sea grapes on your property, check the trimming guidelines, since they are protected here in our state. Before you begin coastal yard work, it is imperative that you know what plants live on your property. Sea gra...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Crystal Beach Revised comprises most of the small seaside community of Crystal Beach Florida. Located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, this quaint little community has so much to offer. Construction here began a little over a hundred years ago and many of the adorable homes here are that old. Most of these older homes have had additions added to make them much larger and most have also been updated in the interim. Naturally, there has been a lot of more recent construction, so homes here were built from over a hundred years ago right up to present day. That provides a unique, eclectic combination that adds to the character of Crystal Beach! Also located in beautiful Crystal Beach Florida is Live Oak Park, across from the Crystal Beach fishing pier. The Pinellas Trail runs through ou...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Seaside Sanctuary - Crystal Beach Florida Homes For Sale Seaside Sanctuary is a beautiful deed restricted community within the sleepy little town of Crystal Beach Florida. These lovely homes were built during the 1990's - 2000's and consist of 3-6 bedroom homes. Most of the homes have well over 3000 sq ft of living space and many have private pools, as well as fantastic views of Sutherland Bayou. Crystal Beach is also zoned for some of the best public schools in Pinellas County! Life in little Crystal Beach Florida can easily be described as living in a tropical paradise, with miles of shoreline for early morning walks, our own fishing pier and Live Oak Park - which is the scene of many local musical events as the sun is setting. The Pinellas Trail, with over 47 miles dedicated for hiki...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Point Seaside - Crystal Beach Florida Homes For Sale Point Seaside deed restricted community that consists of a single street that runs along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico here in beautiful Crystal Beach Florida. These homes, built from the mid-1980's thru the year 2000, range from 3 to 6 bedrooms and many have elevators connecting the multi-levels. Part of Point Seaside is a peninsula (see map) and in that area, homes on both sides of the street have water views. As is the case with all of Crystal Beach Florida, there are no mailboxes. Crystal Beach residents are provided with free post office boxes at our post office on Crystal Beach Avenue. That is just one of the things that make this quaint sub-tropical community unique. Convenient to Honeymoon Island State Park and the Pinellas ...
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
So who uses your bird bath? Well, we are on the Gulf Coast of Florida, so how about a Great White Heron? This is just one of the things I love about living here in Crystal Beach Florida, you never know what type of tropical creature you are going to see while out for an early morning walk through town. I spotted this Great White Heron and he poised while I whipped out my iPhone and took his photo! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday!
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