Where do the locals go and what do they do?

This is a fabulous area with happenings almost every day of the week somewhere nearby. We have an abundance of waterfront parks in the area, bike and walking trails for all and we can use them pretty much all year round. Every time I travel anywhere and come back to my Pinellas County I have a new appreciation for this community of friendly down to earth people and living. This is a great place to live, work and play!

Most all of our quaint cities of Pinellas County have community festivals, arts and crafts fairs, free concerts, car shows and other local events in their downtown areas and parks, here are a few good sites to get a calendar of events:

• City of Tarpon Springs
• City of Oldsmar
• City of Dunedin
• City of Safety Harbor
• City of Clearwater

You may also want to check out the historical society of Dunedin, the annual Victoria street walk is something you won’t forget it. Ruth Eckerd Hall, one of Pinellas Counties best venues for the arts and the Capital Theater are definite places of interest with year round concerts and events.

Lynda’s top 11 restaurants

As we all know, some of the best restaurants are visited by the locals all the time. After asking many friends for their favorites, certain places kept coming up, here are the top eleven. Yes eleven, had to get an extra one on there, love Mexican food!

• Southern Fresh, Safety Harbor - best southern fried chicken, don’t be in a rush
• Thirsty Marlin, Palm Harbor - great menu, famous for grouper sandwich
• Tarpon Turtle, Tarpon Springs - dine overlooking Lake Tarpon, good menu
• Mystic Fish, Palm Harbor - fine dining, early bird specials, always delish!
• Frenchy’s Outpost - casual fun, good menu, great food, eat outdoors
• Hellas, Spongedocks Tarpon Springs - if you love Greek food, this is your spot!
• Cuban Breezes, Tampa (Oldsmar area) - authentic Cuban, casual, great food
• Hot Tuna, Oldsmar - excellent sushi, plus other items for non sushi eaters
• The Living Room, Downtown Dunedin - good food, Jazz, quaint Dunedin spot
• Ozone Blue Grill, Palm Harbor - swim and dine poolside, great menu, bands
• Poblano’s Mexican Grill, Safety Harbor - consistently excellent food, casual, outdoor patio