New Dolphin-Themed Hotel In Clearwater

An eco-friendly, dolphin-themed hotel is opening on Clearwater Beach.

It’s called Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club and it opened on July 1st.

Money guests pay to stay there will go towards marine life care and education.

It’s got beautiful vistas. It overlooks Sand Key Park and Clearwater Pass. It’s located at 655 S. Gulfview Blvd.

Winter the dolphin starred in a Hollywood film. You can visit Winter and dolphin friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

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Geno’s favorite Clearwater dining spots!

• Cristino’s

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  Hands down one of the best pizzas in the world. The first time I had Cristino's, it was so good that when I visited NYC the following week I didn't even look for pizza.

• Teriyaki Madness

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  I've waited so long for them to open a location in Pinellas. It finally happened a few months ago. Get the spicy chicken with noodles and a side of crab rangoon!

• Bangkok Clearwater

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  The Chicken Pad Thai is top notch. It even tastes better the next day as a leftover!
• Don Pancho Villa

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  Growing up in Maine, I was never a big Mexican food fan. But after living in California for a few years, I got hooked... and THEN I moved back to Florida where great Mexican food is hard to find. I have two places that are never fail: Miguel's on Kennedy in Tampa and Don Pancho Villa in Clearwater. It's far from fancy. But it's great!

• Frenchy’s

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  It's all about those grouper nuggets with some fresh lemon squeezed over the top!

• Columbia Restaurant

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  I do love the Ybor location most, but I'll go anywhere for that 1905 Salad! And if you know me well, if I'm raving about a SALAD, it's gotta be good.
• Wingstop

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  I like their wings, but I LOVE their fries. Perfectly seasoned. Back when I lived in California, this was my Super Bowl food every year. So glad they're popping up in Florida.

• Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

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  Their signature pasta is incredibly good. It's cool pasta with grilled chicken in a balsamic glaze with feta crumbles. Thing is they serve it only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

• Cousin’s Lobster

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  Being a kid from Maine, finding legit lobster rolls in Florida isn't easy. These guys are SUPER legit... even down to the whoopie pies. Yes, whoopie pies. They have them. If you're from here, you may not even know what they are.

#GenoAteTampa: Geno’s favorite spots to eat in St. Pete

• Engine No. 9

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  They're a bit pricey. You'll pay about $20 for a burger, tots and a Coke. But their burgers are creative and top notch. The goat cheese burger is my usual.

• Big Stein’s Deli

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  This monstrosity you see in the photo is the "Park Avenue" triple decker. Roast beef, turkey, Swiss cheese, cole slaw pilled high with Russian dressing.

• Mazzaros

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  It gets no better than Mazzaros. The Hot Italian #20 sandwich is my must get. But they have fresh pasta, pastries, wines, cheeses and it's the only place you can find the blueberry soda from Maine I love.
• Fresh Kitchen

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  It's on 4th not far from the radio station. It's a healthier choice and I'm not known for healthy eating so you know it's good. Only strike against this place is the portion size is kind of small. But it's one of those places most go to eat healthy. I'm 6'4 and about 300 pounds so I'm probably not their usual customer.

• Italia Mia

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  Their chicken parmesan is probably my favorite in all of Tampa Bay. It's so good that I probably visited 2 or 3 dozen times before I finally tried their pizza, which is fantastic too. But stick the NY style. The Sicilian pizza wasn't so great.

• Tropicana Field

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  I know it sounds crazy but seriously this Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich they served at Rays game could be the answer to the attendance problem.
• Red Mesa

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  They usually serve a steak burrito for lunch that'll be your last meal of the day. Don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu here though.

• Metro Diner

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  OK, I said I'm not a chain restaurant fan. However, the cinnamon roll pancakes are epic.