Pinellas County, Florida is located on the west coast of Florida by the Gulf of Mexico. Residents of Pinellas enjoy its sandy beaches, fabulous weather, the benefits of large cities such as St. Petersburg and Clearwater and the charm of small communities such as Indian Shores and Treasure Island. From anywhere in Pinellas County you will be no more than 40 minutes from the Tampa International Airport and 15 minutes to the beach.

There is prime real estate for sale in all the communities of Pinellas County, and with real estate prices down slightly from their recent highs, now is a great time to buy real estate on or near the beach.

Prospective home buyers of all kinds can find what they are looking for in this diverse county. Condominiums, apartments, luxurious mansions and modest single family homes are all available in a variety of price ranges. First time home buyers, families, empty nesters and retirees live by side by side in the cities and towns of the county.

No matter what type of home residents live in, they all share the beautiful surroundings of Pinellas County. The temperature remains steadily warm throughout the year. There are 35 miles of beaches. Two of the beaches, Caladesi Island State Park and Fort De Soto Park, have been identified as being in the top ten beaches in the country. There are several beautiful parks, a 34 mile bike trail that cyclists, in-line skaters and joggers safely travel, and Heritage Park ? a 21 acre, historical village and museum for all to enjoy. Music, arts and cultural events abound in the county.

Pinellas County has a great school system with innovative and creative school choices for all grade levels. There are programs for families, singles and seniors throughout the county. Pinellas County has excellent offerings for its residents and for those who choose to visit its beautiful beach-lined coast.