@Madeira Beach-John's Pass

The “Pass”, as locals refer to it, was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique, made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name, Johns Pass. Located on the waterfront at Johns Pass, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction. 

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Madeira Beach is a hop-skip-and jump from us via Gulf Blvd. The town has a mix of residential and retail/commercial entities, and is the first town entered when you enter the barrier island from the Tom Stuart Causeway. The Pass most active visitor activity is John's Pass where vacationers, visitors and residents for shopping, dining and just hanging out along with fee-based activities: half-day fishing charters, water scooters. There are over 100 shops and a great boardwalk to enjoy.

Photo Ops:

• John's Pass entrance
• Boardwalk - early morning and late night (lighted)
• Various shops (my preference at night lighted)
• Fishing boat activity - early morning before sunrise
• John's Pass Fishing Dock
• John'sPass from Bridge

Resources:
Wiki ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira_Beach,_Florida
John's Pass ... johnspassvillage.net/
Things to Do ... vacationidea.com/florida/best-things-to-do-in-madeira-beach-fl.html