A Treasure in St. Pete
"Home" for the Holidays A late December vacation along the Gulf Coast in Central Florida can be dicey between the unpredictable weather and the throngs of holiday shoppers looking for those special last minute gifts. What's not a gamble this time of year are the gorgeous vistas that make the St. Pete and Clearwater beaches a definite must-see for any vacationing family. The House That Ruth Built? Tucked away on a quiet beach access road right off of Gulf Boulevard on Treasure Island is a beach bungalow we called "home" for four days this December. The house is listed as the "Award Winning Beach House" on several vacation rental sites. According to the sites, the renovated house won the Treasure Island beautification award in 2004. The original beach house was built sometime in the 1920s. In 2003, three friends bought the rundown structure with the goal of restoring it for family getaways. You can see a video of their renovation efforts on H