Pinellas County

Provincie ·🇺🇸 Verenigde Staten

Bevolking 959.107

Oppervlakte 883 km²

Tijdzone America/New_York

Officiële website pinellas.gov

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Pinellas County features a diverse range of cultural and natural landmarks along Florida’s Gulf Coast. St. Petersburg serves as an artistic hub, housing the world's largest collection of Salvador Dalí’s work outside of Europe and Dale Chihuly’s glass installations. The region's natural landscape includes the white sands of Clearwater Beach, the undeveloped keys of Fort De Soto Park, and the century-old Sunken Gardens. Historic sites like the Florida Holocaust Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts complement coastal attractions such as the modern St. Pete Pier and Pier 60.

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Beaches and Piers

The Pinellas County coastline features a diverse range of maritime attractions, from the historic fortifications and five interconnected islands of Fort De Soto Park to the modern architectural design of the St. Pete Pier on Tampa Bay. Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach offer expansive stretches of white quartz sand along the Gulf of Mexico. The area's piers, including the 1,080-foot Pier 60, serve as central hubs for fishing and local gatherings, while North Beach provides a preserved natural environment frequently recognized for its ecological quality.

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Museums and Galleries

St. Petersburg's cultural district features the Salvador Dalí Museum, which houses the largest collection of the artist's work outside Europe. The city's artistic breadth includes the permanent Chihuly Collection of glass art and the Museum of Fine Arts, with collections spanning 4,500 years. Complementing these are specialized institutions like the Florida Holocaust Museum and the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, which showcases rare front-wheel drive and rear-engine vintage vehicles. Local venues like the Morean Arts Center and various downtown galleries highlight contemporary regional talent.

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Florida's Natural Escapes

Pinellas County’s landscape features diverse ecosystems ranging from the barrier islands of Fort De Soto and Caladesi to the ancient tropical flora of Sunken Gardens. This selection highlights extensive trail systems like the Pinellas Trail, waterfront access along Boca Ciega Bay, and managed wildlife sanctuaries at Lake Seminole. Visitors can explore historical Tocobaga mounds at Jungle Prada, utilize public boat ramps at War Veteran's Memorial Park, or visit specialized facilities like the Twin Brooks par-three golf course.

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