1 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. "A beautiful antique Santa and his reindeer prepare to leap into the evening sky, illuminated by white twinkling lights."

5404 Pali Way, St. Pete Beach. Lighted Santa and reindeer, trees, snowman, "ho-ho-ho" Santa, bubble-blowing Christmas elephant. "Dedicated to the loving memory of my neighbor, Lou Saad, whose legendary Christmas-light spirit motivated our neighborhood to all light up and be festive."

11205 Eighth St. E, Isle of Palms, Treasure Island. Icicles hanging from five peaked roof gables ("the house looks like a New England Christmas"), lighted sleigh with three flying animated reindeer, Santa, snowman, miniature pine tree forest.

246-248 144th Ave. E, Madeira Beach. "Our 14th year!" More than 45,000 lights, animations, Santa's village theater with dancing elf, 33-foot tree with 7,500 lights, 23-foot candy cane with more than 6,000 lights, music, much more. With the exception of the animated dolls, "everything else is handmade, produced in memory of someone special who has helped me along the way."

545 Lillian Drive, Madeira Beach. "People from many foreign countries come back year after year. People from Germany have called this year to see when lights are going on since they read about it in their German paper." Angels, Santa, reindeer on roof, trees, Nativity, candles, soldiers, candy canes, bears, animated figures, trees and village in garage. Dancing bears on the porch; back yard decorated for an offshore view.

1212 Bayshore Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. New stilt house with thousands of lights, trees on balconies "with all the bells and whistles." The landscaper owner's "special touches in planting and landscaping" include flowers, hanging baskets and gardens.

3321 Hibiscus Drive E, Belleair Beach. "In neon lights, "Jesus Is the Reason for the Season'; beside driveway, Santa and reindeer; in the center, a large Nativity scene and more than 60,000 lights with Christmas music playing.

Belleair

Palmetto Road, Hibiscus Drive, Willadel Drive, Hunter Park, Town Hall -- "Thousands of lights!" town clerk Donna Carlin reports. "Residents on Palmetto Road have been placing Christmas trees along the street for 35 years."

Clearwater

2420 Summerlin Drive (Morningside). Numerous lights and several yard displays. "Come, see and appreciate!"

1832 Asbury Drive. Lights, figures, revolving reflector shining on the garage door, arches along pavement and garage.

1933 Gilbert (Marymount). Fenced corner lot, tree on the roof, "lots and lots of lights."

1625 Long St. A neighbor says that what makes this one special is "the reindeer scene, the Disney scene, and all the love they put out for the neighborhood. We really appreciate them."

1252 Bellevue Blvd. "A mixture of Florida and winter decorations."

301 Calais Lane (Bordeaux Estates). Candy canes, reindeer, teddy bears at bay window, polar bears under a palm tree, two polar bears sitting on "ice floes."

2481 Moore Haven Drive E (Woodgate). "Every bush is lighted up. Lots of handmade decorations."

1925 Beckett Lake Drive (Beckett Lake Estates). Six homes joined together by a Christmas walkway through back yards. Luminarias on Christmas Eve. Lights, music, animation, trains, Ferris wheel, carousel, two large Nativity scenes, many other decorations.

1571 Belleair Road. "For a child's-eye view of what Christmas is about, stop by and look." Thousands of lights, life-size wooden hand-painted lawn sculptures, Santa with sleigh and reindeer on roof.

501 N Saturn Ave. Snowman, Santa, reindeer, twinkling lights, Nativity. What's special: "To see children's eyes light up, especially my nephew, who lost his father two years ago. The warmth it brings out and the love for one another. Northerners need to feel at home."

Kenneth City

6200 block of 43rd Avenue N. Entire block is decorated, several elaborate displays. "Displays are tour-bus quality!"

Largo

13313 Balboa Drive (Del Prado). This house and the one next door put out a total of 400,000 lights. Santa and reindeer fly 20 feet above the house, "as big as a conversion van."

759 Royal Palm Circle (Palm Hill Country Club). "A different theme every year." This year a 5-foot wreath surrounds the heads of the Seven Dwarfs. 12-foot tree, Nativity, icicle lights.

1100 S Belcher Road, #502 (Fairway Village). More than 7,000 lights, big cross with Nativity scene, star on roof, Santa, sleigh and Rudolph, trees, bells.

1100 S Belcher Road, #681 (Fairway Village). Mobile home with many lights and figures. What makes it special: "The work to assemble this display."

9407 122nd Ave. N (Shadow Pines). Icicle lights on both levels of two-story house; multicolored lights, reindeer, three trees, two giant illuminated ornaments.

113th St. N and 126th Avenue (Shadow Lakes Condos). "A tribute in lights to Christ's birth with the manger scene and angels on high. Lots of lights in a small area devoted to the Christmas story."

2158 Orchid St. Merry-go-round, kissing Santas, singing mice, trees, new Nativity scene.

8664 92nd St. N. 13,000 lights, small trees, candy canes, toy soldiers, Santa and reindeer flying through air, citrus trees covered with lights. Figures, Frosty the Snowman.

13609 Robyn Court. Lots of lights, animation scene in garage.

11124 111th St. N. Twinkling colors with arches and a special Santa surprise. "Our dad works so hard every year to please everyone's eyes with Christmas joy."

12623 111th Lane N (Orange Wood). Life-size Nativity between two oak trees, deer and Santas, snowman, train, other lighted displays.

11172 106th Ave. N. An orange Florida snowman, carolers, candy canes, Santa's flagpole with imaginary tree, thousands of lights.

11340 113th Ave. N. "Lots of lights on and around the house. Adding more every week."

9163 93rd St. N (Clearwood). "Magical delight," a solid yard of lights.

11345 114th Ave. N. "Too much to list. Must see with own eyes."

11352 117th Ave. N. (One block south of Walsingham between Ridge Road and 113th Street. It's a dead-end street; must enter off Ridge Road.) Entire block lights up. Each home has a commercial-sized bell and candle. Lights, illuminated figures, flying reindeer and sleigh, animated figures, "much too much to mention it all." Santa in red shorts, tropical shirt and sandals will be lounging in a lawn chair pulled by eight tiny flamingos.

12962 Pineway Drive. Handmade cartoon characters: Flintstones, Pokemon, Tweety, Taz, Bugs, etc. "Kids really get a kick out of it."

Seminole

9133 Ridge Road. More than 75,000 lights; animated reindeer, toys, angels, bubble blowers. "Walk around and enjoy! Christmas music every night. Santa and his helpers here live every Friday and Saturday after 7 p.m." Look for pink flamingos kissing under the mistletoe.

11533 69th Ave. N. Four garden railroads with different tracks. Santa rides in one with a Christmas tree. "The children love it." Whole yard and house decorated.

13323 87th Place N. Reindeer, Santa's sleigh, archways, stuffed bears. "There is a new granddaughter in the family, and we will all be together to share this joyful time of year."

13850 88th Ave. N. Santa and reindeer on cable strung between two palm trees; "SANTA STOP HERE" sign over the garage.

8499 137th Lane N. Five lighted reindeer (two animated); animated dolls in window, lighted manger scene, lighted Santa and snowman, lighted Mickey and Minnie on fence; two dolphins pulling Santa's sleigh on the roof.

8517 109th St. N. Santa, reindeer, Frosty, angels, trees. What makes it special: "The person who owns it because of the thought and time devoted to it. All the kids love the house."

12353 Imperial Drive (Boca Ciega Ridge). Manger, Santa and Mrs. Claus and elves, choir children, snowmen, Garfield and Odie, many handmade wooden lawn decorations.

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