Another great event in Treasure Island Florida Benjamin's is doing a fantastic job with all their events. If you need your hair done or just want to shop a little or need a set of new nails, Benjamin's is the place to go in Treasure Island Fl.     Benjamin's Studios Events 200 104th Avenue Treasure Island, Florida  33706 727-954-3444      A DAY OF BEAUTY     Benjamin's will once again be holding a  A Day of Beauty  for those interested in Facial Enhancements.    Dr. Nelson Castellano and Dr. Joseph Castellano will be returning on  Saturday, November 17th  starting at 10am   Botox and Fillers will be available for those interested in any of these treatments. Complimentary consultations on any other services of interest.  Champagne and Bloody Marys will be served along with a light break... 11/12/2012

Sandcastles in Treasure Island for RNC visitors This is going to be an awesome event and display for everybody visiting Treasure island or living in the area. SEE THELINCOLNMEMORIAL AND THE WHITE HOUSE MADE FROM 30 TONS OF SAND AT THE BILMAR BEACH RESORT TREASUREISLAND – FLORIDA   The Sand Sculpture Capital of Florida Recognizes the Republican National Convention inFloridaStyle!   TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – (August 6, 2012) – Thirty tons of imported sand will be used to create giant sand sculptures on the beach of Treasure Island behind the Bilmar Beach Resort.  Sponsored by the Bilmar Beach Resort and Sloppy Joe’s on the Beach, “sand castle” versions of President Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial and the White House will be reproduced, on a smaller scale, in conjunction with the Republican Na... 08/18/2012

Weather in Treasure Island | Storms coming in The weather here in Treasure Island Fl and for that matter everywhere along the Gulf coast is fascinating to me and it never gets old. In the summer time I love to see the afternoon storms roll in. When I first moved to Treasure Island I would watch the skies very closley and as soon as I saw big black rain clouds rolling in I would stop everything I was doing and go home. (who wants to get rained on) Once I was at home I would make sure all windows are closed, lawn furniture was secure, bring cushions inside etc. If I was supposed to meet up with friends for an outside event or to go to the beach, I would cancel. It took me a whole year to adapt the Floridian way of thinking when it comes to Weather in Treasure Island | Storms coming in. No... 07/11/2012

Information about the City of Treasure Island Fl | Data & Maps See below, some interesting information about the City of Treasure Island taken from the city website. I just love our City website, always good information and their webmaster has a good sense of humor. I also enjoy the bi monthly newsletter. Visit our blog about Treasure Island Fl and find out what it is like to live here. Treasure Island is located on a barrier island in Pinellas County on Florida's west coast. Or, more precisely at 27°46′8″N, 82°46′6″W. Total area - 13.8 sq. km or 5.3 sq. mi. Population Population by Race Total Population                       6,705 White                                           6,487 Population by sex/age African-American                            51 Male                              ... 07/08/2012

Let's talk about Treasure Island home values and Sunset Vista Condotel in specific. Home values change by the day but right now our lowest priced  listing in Treasure island is $69,00 for a one bedroom one bath condo with 580 square feet and our highest priced listing is  $4,900,000 for a   9800 square feet single family home on the water with 8 bedroom and 7 bath rooms and as you can imagine, we have everything in-between. In general we have about 150 listings at any given time and if you are interested in buying property here in Treasure island, we will find something for you. Click here to do a search for available homes and condos in Treasure Island. You can pick and chose from single family homes, condos, co ops, town houses, villas even condotel units. Buy as an investment, use yo... 07/06/2012

Boating in Treasure Island Fl is one of our most awesome pastime things to do. The weather is beautiful and Treasure Island is surrounded by water. The Gulf of Mexico on the west side, the Intracoastal Waterway and Boca Ciega Bay on the east, Blind Pass in the South and John's Pass in the north. In between we have all the saltwater canals that lead to our waterfront homes. When people move to Treasure Island, they usually have the dream of owning a boat one day and spend the weekends on the water. Nothing wrong with that BUT please make sure you know the rules before you get in your boat for the first time. There are all kinds of boating classes in Treasure Island and St. Petersburg, some last just a few hours, other a few days and trust me, it is a good idea to take one of these classe... 07/01/2012

Come out to the beach and enjoy all the things to do in Treasure Island Fl We have so many things going on in Treasure Island that some things just get lost and you learn about it when it is too late. Well check out the events below, they are awesome and you will enjoy them.   The City of Treasure Island will present its Friday Flicks in the Park on the 2nd & 4th Friday in June and July in the Treasure Island Community Center Park located at 106th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard.  The event begins at 7:00pm with food vendors and activities for the children, with the movies beginning at 9:00pm. Friday, July 13th        Big Miracle Friday, July 27th        Sherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows The movie will be shown under the stars on a giant outdoor screen. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs an... 06/30/2012

Treasure Island real estate is about falling in love. In more than just one way. I do not know how well you know Treasure Island but it is very easy to fall in love with our beautiful beaches, the Florida weather, the friendly people, the relaxed lifestyle, the fishing, the boating, the awesome food and on goes the list. Yes, we have 7500 people living in our little beach town but nobody was actually born and raised here, nearly everybody came on vacation, fell in love with Treasure Island and decided to stay. So I think now my statement about " Treasure Island real estate is about falling in love" makes more sense to you. Let me take you to some great places in Treasure Island like the Perl, a restaurant in downtown with the most awesome service and incredible food. Another thing you h... 06/29/2012

We are not selling a couple of walls here in Treasure Island, we are selling a lifestyle. I get a lot of inquiries that go like this Hi Anne could you help us find a 4 bedroom with two huge bedroom and two medium size bedrooms a sun room that has to be at least 13 x 28 feet 3 bath and the master has to have a shower and a bath tub inside laundry room granite counter tops 3 car garage   No problem, sure I can find that for you but I am wondering, are these your most important criteria? What kind of lifestyle are you looking for?         Do you want to be able to walk to the beach and see the sunset every night?         Or walk around the corner and have a happy hour drink at the neighborhood bar?     Or have a boat in your backyard?                             Or  stroll around downtown ... 06/28/2012

Stop, do not buy a condo or house in Treasure Island Fl. Unless you have talked to me.  Treasure Island here in Tampa bay is a beautiful little beach town with wonderful people, great restaurant, beach bars, fun shopping, all the water sports you can imagine, incredible fishing,  lots of sun and awesome daily sunsets.   People come to Treasure Island on vacation, see the great real estate deals that we have right now and next thing you know, they get carried away and walk into the any real estate office to make appointments to see properties. 3 days later they make their first offer  and 30 days later they are the proud owners of a condo in their dream vacation town of Treasure Island. So far it is a wonderful story and you might think "why on earth is she saying "Stop, do not buy a con... 06/27/2012

What are the Home values in Treasure Island Fl That is a question I get very often. Home owners and sellers want to know what the value of their home here in Treasure Island is. Manny people have waited and waited for the Treasure Island Real Estate market to change and for prices to go up again. Right now, with all the good news about sales prices increasing and homes selling faster, a lot of homeowners are considering to put their home up for sale. If you are one of these people that is not ready to call a realtor yet but still wanst to know what the home prices in Treasure Island are doing, I have a great new tool for you. Just type in your property address and this website will  tell you ASAP what the value of your home is and it will give you a ton of other valuable information. ht... 05/22/2012

Westwinds condos in Treasure Island are a great place to live or spend your vacation at. The Westwinds waterfront resort has 36 condos right on the waters of Boca Ciega Bay. Buy one of these condo or rent it for you trip down to beautiful Treasure Island. Westwinds condos in Treasure Island 05/04/2012

The Westwinds Waterfront Resort in Treasure Island Florida is a great place to live. Buy a condo here in Treasure Island and use it as a vacation place , live in it all year around or rent it out and make some money. The Westwinds Condos are simply beautiful. Welcome to Westwinds Waterfront Resorts, condos for sale in Treasure Island Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood $144,900 Condominium Main Features 1 Bedroom1 Bathroom315 UnitsInterior: 486 sqft Location 10265 Gulf Blvd315Treasure Island, FL 33706USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Anne Hensel South Beaches Real Estate Professionals(727) 410-7777annesouthbeaches@gmail.comhttp://www.SouthBeaches.info Listed by: South Beaches Real Estate Professionals Our rec... 05/03/2012

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Get a job as a lifeguard | get cerfified in St. Pete Beach Florida   I really like the St. pete Beach community centre ans all the things they offer.     One of them is a program to become a lifeguard. This could be an awesome summer job for a lot of people here in the St Petersburg area.  Click here to learn more about this program.   They also offer great event for easter, like th underwater easter egg hunt.   03/31/2012

Westwinds Conds for sale in Treasure island Florida | unit 213 I just read more interesting news from the National Association of Realtors. "Eighty-two percent of vacation-home buyers said the primary reason for buying was to use the property themselves for vacations, or as a family retreat. Thirty percent plan to use the property as a primary residence in the future, and only 22 percent plan to rent to others. Half of investment buyers said they purchased primarily to generate rental income, and 34 percent wanted to diversify their investments or saw a good investment opportunity. Sixteen percent of vacation buyers and 14 percent of investment buyers purchased the property for a family member, friend or relative to use. In many cases the home is intended for a son or daughter to use wh... 03/29/2012

I just read this in a press release from the national Association of Realtors "WASHINGTON – March 29, 2012 – Sales of investment and vacation homes jumped in 2011, with the combined market share rising to the highest level since 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). NAR’s 2012 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, covering existing- and new-home transactions in 2011, shows investment-home sales surged 64.5 percent to 1.23 million last year from 749,000 in 2010. Vacation-home sales rose 7.0 percent to 502,000 in 2011 from 469,000 in 2010. " This is very interesting news for buyers that are thinking about buying property here in Treasure Island like the Westwinds condos. Perfect property for investment, vacation and second home purposes. Below please find t... 03/29/2012

Westwinds condos for sale in Treasure Island Fl unit 306 The Westwinds Waterfront Condo Resort in Treasure Island is a beautiful building with 36 condos for sale. All condos are either 1 bedroom 1 bath or 2 bedroom 1 bath or 2 bedroom 2 bath. The smallest condo is 486 square feet and the biggest one is 1046 square feet. Altogether we have 6 different floor plans to chose from at the Westwinds. Below please see the detailed information for unit 306 at the Westwinds condos in Treasure island Fl. Waterfront condos for sale in Treasure Island Florida, Westwinds Waterfront Resort Overview Maps Photos Description http://listings.realbird.com/Real_Estate/Waterfront-condos-for-sale-in-Treasure-Island-Florida--West Westwinds condos for sale in Treasure Island Fl unit 306 03/29/2012

Westwinds Waterfront Condos on Treasure Island Florida for sale. Refresh your mind and feed your soul as you experience waterfront living at its finest. Welcome to Westwinds Waterfront Resort in Treasure Island, where a heavenly existence becomes your new way of life. Feel your spirits soar as you experience the wide open water views from your very own island paradise.   Each stunning residence at the Westwinds condo resort  has been designed to ensure a unique island living experience, providing maximum convenience and comfort, with meticulous attention to every detail.   Beautifully appointed with solid wood cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless appliances; the kitchen will please even the most finicky of chefs. The upscale casual decor and spacious floor plans will give you that... 03/24/2012

Westwinds Condos for sale on Treasure Island Fl #303 We have 36 units for sale at the Westwinds Waterfront Resort Condos here in Treasure Island. I just love this condo complex, it is really beautiful and the prices are on the low end. The location could not be any better, Westwinds sits right on the wide open waters of Boca Ciega Bay and across the street from the beautiful Treasure Island beaches. Westwinds Waterfront Resort, condos for sale in Treasure Island Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood $164,900 Condominium Main Features 1 Bedroom1 Bathroom303 UnitsInterior: 784 sqft Location 10265 Gulf Blvd303Treasure Island, FL 33706USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Anne Hensel South Beaches Real Estate Professio... 03/19/2012