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From racing to fishing, golf to art – Fun spring events near our apartments in Clearwater

Spring is in the air! And with flowers blooming and temperatures rising, that means fun spring events are right around the corner. For residents of our apartments in Clearwater, there’s never a dull moment in the spring months. From race cars and golf championships to fishing and fine art – you’re sure to find something exciting to do this year. Here are just a few of the super entertaining spring events taking place just a few miles from Bayside Arbors. Now, get out there and have some fun! Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Held annually, the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is an IndyCar Series race that can’t be missed. The temporary circuit is set up as a 1.8-mile, 14-turn configuration running through the heart of the city. Circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, and The Dali Center, the track continues onto the runways of Albert Whitted Airport, overlooking the gorgeous St. Petersburg Harbor. This year, the event is taking place from April 23-25 with multiple races and heats. Buy tickets, view the schedule, and learn more about the festival at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg official website. Valspar Championship Golf fans of Bayside […]

Historic Ybor City: Tampa’s hub for Cuban and Latin art, culture, and cuisine near Bayside Arbors apartments

Here in Tampa, we have a taste for the good life. Whether we’re cooling down in our resort-style pool or exploring Downtown Tampa, we’re always after the best of the best. That’s why we’re so lucky that our Bayfront apartments in Clearwater are situated just under 30 minutes from the richly historical Ybor City – a colorful hub of Cuban and Latin culture and cuisine that’s like no other town you’ll ever experience. The History of Ybor City: Where the Cigar Industry Flourished Ybor City is listed as a national historic landmark right here in Tampa, and for good reason. It’s been serving up delicious cuisine, entertainment, and world-class cigars for more than a century. Ybor City got its start as a cigar manufacturing hub in the 1880s when cigar manufacturers and Cuban and Spanish immigrants flooded the city to take advantage of the booming industry. It wouldn’t be long before Ybor City would earn the reputation as the cigar capital of the world, with some of the world’s most famous cigar factories calling the city home. Although Ybor City would lose its title as the cigar capital of the world in the wake of the Great Depression, the impact […]

Tampa Riverwalk: Amazing shopping, dining & culture near our Clearwater, FL apartments

When you live in our apartments in Clearwater, FL, you’ll be delighted to find that there’s plenty to do, right outside your door. Whether you love grabbing happy hour drinks with friends after work, enjoying some local art, or simply taking a stroll outside, we’re excited to share with you everything our community has to offer. One of the highlights of living at Anchor Riverwalk is our proximity to the famed Tampa Riverwalk. Just a quick 30-minute drive from our Bayside Arbors apartments, the Tampa Riverwalk offers everything from high-end dining, to live music and street art, to unique shopping experiences, to stunning waterfront views that will keep you coming back for more. Shopping on the Riverwalk: Something for everyone If you have a wedding, birthday, or holiday coming up that requires gift-giving, where are you going to go? The Tampa Riverwalk, of course! Whether you’re looking to splurge on yourself or find that perfect gift for your hard-to-shop-for mother-in-law, you’re sure to find something special as you stroll along the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk. You’ll find unique and eclectic shopping opportunities all along the 2.6-mile Riverwalk. Hyde Park Village is one of them. Located right on the Riverwalk, Hyde Park […]