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Pinellas County City Lands On List Of Top Five Family-Friendly Neighborhoods In Florida

Author Roxanne Wilder

Want to find out about the most family-friendly neighborhoods in Florida? We’ve got a list for you and we are happy to point out that a Pinellas County city cracked the top five.

Before we get to the list, let’s talk about the criteria that were taken into consideration in the development of this list on Square Foot Homes. Of course, family-friendly coincides with education for children, so excellent schools is a top factor. Safety is also a concern. And what about activities and recreation for kids and families? That’s a big factor, too.

In Florida, you will find a variety of people, terrain, vibes and culture. But the cities on this list have one thing in common. They have neighborhoods that are very family-friendly.

The top four cities on the list are as follows: North Miami Beach, Altamonte Springs, Winter Garden and Coral Gables. So you see South Florida cities showing up in the list. We know South Florida housing prices are incredibly high. So it’s nice to see the fifth city on the list: Palm Harbor.

What Makes Palm Harbor A Family-Friendly Neighborhood in Florida?

I grew up in Palm Harbor and can completely understand why it cracked the list of top five family-friendly neighborhoods in Florida. I attended Palm Harbor Middle School, which is a highly rated school, as is Palm Harbor University.

There’s plenty of nature to enjoy with the whole family in Palm Harbor. Visit beautiful John Chestnut Sr. Park. Or you can go to the Primate Sanctuary. Palm Harbor is close to Ozona, which has a fun marina where you can swim in the pool. You can also dine at Ozona Blue. Palm Harbor is also close to Caladesi Island. Along with outdoor enjoyment, you’ll find a handful of family-friendly dining spots or coffee places. Kids (and adults) love ice cream! Strachan’s is always a hit! They have locations in Palm Harbor and Dunedin. As far as family-friendly neighborhoods in Florida go, Palm Harbor is an affordable option.

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.

See What The 'Affordable' Tiny Homes In Tampa Look Like

We all know living in Tampa hasn’t been easy on the wallets in the last few years. From record high rent increases and sky high inflation on just about everything, to 50% insurance premium spikes, Tampa has seen it all, but one developer is looking to change that. ESCAPE Tampa Bay has debuted a community full of “affordable”, rent-only tiny homes in Tampa.

What Are ESCAPE Tampa Bay Tiny Homes?

Escape Tampa Bay Village started back in 2020 looking to bring unique housing to the people of Tampa Bay at a lower cost. Since it’s debut, ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village’s first phase of tiny homes sold out with the second phase, The Oaks, selling out just as quick.

But now, ESCAPE Tampa Bay is back, but joining in on the rental market.  The Village aims to give residents privacy you wouldn’t normally see in the heart of downtown Tampa and still gives easy access to everything the city has to offer. 

ESCAPE Tampa Bay’s newest addition, The Grove, is stocked with fully furnished rental units coming in at only $1,350 per month, all inclusive. “The demand for affordable rentals is extremely high in the Tampa Bay area,” says ESCAPE Homes founder, Dan Dobrowolski, “and The Grove is designed to provide the same level of privacy and comfort as our other sections with a little twist.” 

These tiny homes at ESCAPE Tampa Bay, The Grove, include large screened outdoor living areas that give each unit nearly double the living space. The community includes a large community pool with indoor and outdoor community work and relaxation areas for residents to use.

ESCAPE’S first entrance to the Tampa Bay scene came in 2020, introducing The Village. Their goal was to design 10 eco-efficient tiny homes in a quiet, nature filled setting in the heart of Tampa. 

In 2022-23, ESCAPE introduced The Oaks. The Oaks expanded the community with 23 new affordable, and sustainable tiny homes set inside a privately gated, tropical setting moments from downtown Tampa.

Dobrowolski is no stranger to the tiny home phenomenon. In 2019, he opened Canoe Bay ESCAPE Village in northern Wisconsin which is what started it all.

See Photos From Inside The Tiny Homes At ESCAPE Tampa Bay

  • Porch View

    The screened in porch offers a breezy way to expand your living quarters and gives a view of the yard. ESCAPE Tampa Bay

  • Living Quarters: Kitchen and Bedroom

    Inside the tiny home, you’ll have a bed, couch, and kitchen area when you walk in with a table/desk for a computer, to eat at, or to put a TV on.

    ESCAPE Tampa Bay - Living area of house.

  • Right Side Porch

    Here is the view of the screened in porch from the yard point of view on the right. ESCAPE Tampa Bay The Grove

  • Screened In Porch

    Residents have a couch with a coffee table as well as a small table with 2 chairs inside the screened in porch with string lights perfect for nights.

    ESCAPE Tampa Bay - Porch

  • Left Side Porch

    Here is the view of the screened in porch from the yard point of view on the left. ESCAPE Tampa Bay The Grove

  • Inside Dining Table/Desk

    The desk/table inside the living quarters inside the tiny home with a view of the yard and screened in porch. At least you’d still have room for a home office!

    ESCAPE Tampa Bay - Desk

  • Front Yard of the Tiny Home

    The front yard of the tiny home features freshly planted trees and freshly cut grass. ESCAPE Tampa Bay - Front of House

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