Tour du Jour

At home in paradise

[Times photo: Lara Cerri] This home on the Pass-a-Grille tour, designed by architect Vaughn McCarthy, offers dramatic views from every window.

By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published March 29, 2003

A thumbnail guide to neighborhood tours in the Tampa Bay area.

What: Sixth annual Beach Stroll, tour of five homes in Pass-a-Grille, St. Pete Beach, sponsored by the Pass-a-Grille Woman's Club

When: 1 to 5 p.m. April 6

Where: Park at Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church, 107 16th Ave., and walk or take a shuttle to the homes.

Tickets: $20. Purchase in St. Pete Beach at Moon Shadow, 326 Corey Ave.; Markoe Gallery, 2112 Pass-a-Grille Way; and Paradiso, Eighth Avenue in Pass-a-Grille. Also at Acorn in BayWalk, St. Petersburg, or by mail: Send check payable to PAGWC and 9- by 12-inch envelope with $1.06 postage to PAGWC Home Tour, 3111 Pass-a-Grille Way No. 112, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706.

Information: (727) 497-2655.

The homes: They range from beach cottages to contemporary homes. The house featured here was built on the site of the home where the residents had lived for almost 18 years. The three-story house, designed by architect Vaughn McCarthy, offers great views over Boca Ciega Bay toward Shell Island and the Tampa Bay ship channel. From the private deck off the master bedroom the homeowners can simultaneously see the fireworks on July 4 in Tierra Verde, St. Petersburg and St. Pete Beach.

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