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Long before the hurricane hit, the island was populated by pirates and Native Americans. One such pirate was Juan Leveque, a Frenchman who began working the seas in 1836.
Many stories surround Leveque, who is also known as John Leveque and Juan LeVique. Some doubt that he was even a pirate -- instead, he may have been a mere turtle farmer. But legend says that the pirate Leveque buried his treasure on Madeira Beach, only to lose it when the hurricane halved the island.
The hidden treasure may be a myth, but some think it remains buried somewhere on Madeira Island. The one sure thing is that Leveque's memory remains alive on Madeira Beach. The city celebrates its pirate history during the annual Juan Leveque Days festival. And in 1980, developer Wilson Hubbard opened a waterfront boardwalk that he named after Leveque. The John's Pass fishing village is now among Pinellas County's most popular attractions. Remodeled in 2006, the restaurants and quaint shops are a tourist's dream.
Activities
Florida'sJohn's Pass Village and Boardwalk is a quaint shopping district that's home to a large commercial and charter fishing fleet. More than 100 shops, galleries and restaurants line this unique retail center, which also provides access to boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing.
Try your hand at catching some grouper, one of Florida's most popular fish, or sample some at a local eatery -- more grouper is brought into John's Pass than any other place in the state!
Each year, residents honor the town's most-famous pirate during Juan Leveque Days. The weekend event includes a "pirate invasion," treasure hunt, children's costume contest and adult Pirates Ball.
Other annual events include the John's Pass Seafood Festival, the Veterans Day Boat Parade, the Grouper Festival and the Young Anglers Inshore Fishing Tournament.
Madeira Beach is also close to Tampa and St. Petersburg, which offer shopping, fine dining, amusement parks, museums and professional sporting events.
Madeira Beach Fast Facts
Location: Madeira Beach is located on the Central West Florida coast, about 10 miles from St. Petersburg*Total area: 3.27 square miles (1.03 square miles land area; 2.24 square miles water area)
*Population: 4,511
*Housing units: 3,976
Average annual rainfall: 49.58 inches
Average temperatures: 83F in summer, 62F in winter
*Information provided by 2000 Census
Schools
There are two public schools in Madeira Beach: Madeira Beach Elementary and Madeira Beach Middle School. Older students attend classes in neighboring communities.Madeira Beach Homes, Condos, Condo-Hotels
There are a variety of beach cottages, homes, condo-hotels and condos available in Madeira Beach. Homes and condos are available for year-round occupancy or seasonal rentals. Intercoastal waterfront views and gulf front views bring sparkling sandy beaches close to home. Condo prices range from the mid-$200,000's to $3,000,000's. A few to review include Bellarte on the Gulf, Sereno Condos, Princess Condos, Crimson on the Gulf , Madeira Sands Condos, Ocean Sands Condos and Wave Resorts. The number of homes for sale in the area is still on the rise and now is the perfect opportunity to find that waterfront condo, home or estate you have always imagined yourself in. In this buyer's market, you have the leverage to land you dream beach cottage/house or condo at a price you'll be happy with.Click here to view my listings in Maderia Beach.
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