If you are fortunate enough to live in one of the many beach communities along the 30 mile chain of barrier islands bordering the Gulf of Mexico, you can enjoy the same amenities that draw millions of tourists to Pinellas County each year. Resorts, hotels, restaurants, marinas, golf, state parks and tranquil surf make the white sugar-sand beaches a favorite vacation destination. Residents of the beaches can kick back and relax in this balmy seaside setting. Home styles vary from palatial and grand estates to cozy "Key West" style bungalows and waterfront condominiums.

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