Tarpon Springs Fred Howard Beach is Closing

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 7:53 pm, Viewed by 1775 Visitors, Read 1858 Times.

It's just temporary, but for 15 long months we can't go to our favorite beach.  I kind of forgot about this but an email today reminded me:

  • WE WERE AT FRED HOWARD BEACH TODAY AND ENJOYED OURSELVES .......WE SAW A BIG SIGN  SAYING   THAT THE BEACH IS TO BE CLOSED STARTING SEPT.2  AND CLOSED TILL NEXT YEAR......WHAT IS GOING ON......??????  YOUR REPLY WILL BE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.
We get all sorts of inquiries; we have lots of fun at staff meetings comparing notes between the emails and phone calls from our toll free number.  Some of them are hillarious; for this one I SHARE YOUR PAIN.  Since I know about this, I promptly answered the lady.
 

Fred Howard Park is Tarpon Springs best beach.  It's easy to get in and out of, it's clean and family friendly and best of all - it's free.  No entrance charge and no parking charges.  Many people frequent this beach.  In fact, 2.1 million people visit annually.  But, sadly, the bridges that were built in 1968 are in need of repair and hence the beach and causeway must close while they work.  $4.8 million is estimated to cover the reconstruction and once complete, officials promise that the beach will remain open for another 40 years.
 
The other areas of the park that are used for picnicing and the playgrounds will remain open for use.  There are lot of trees that provide shade so hopefully people will still come to the park.  Many people live within walking distance to the park in Tarpon Springs homes and no one is happy about the closing.   Many of our past customers have bought homes in the area of Fred Howard Park so that they can ride their bikes, watch sunsets, etc.  It's just a really nice park to visit.  Oh well, 15 months will go by quickly and having sturdy bridges is quite important.  Clearwater Beach is about to get even more crowded!

 

Robert Lipply heads up the team "Lipply Real Estate" under Remax Realtec of Palm Harbor.  Serving the entire Tampa Bay area, our team can help you with any Tampa Bay Real Estate interest.  The Lipply Real Estate team ranks in the top 100 real estate team in Florida and in the top ten in the Pinellas Suncoast region.  We have the expertise to guide you through the process of homeownership.  Whether you are buying or selling a home, we hope you contact us! 

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