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John's Pass Village
The north end of Treasure Island is marked by John's Pass which is a natural water boundary that separates Treasure Island on the south from neighboring Madeira Beach to the north.
The "Great Gale" of 1848 created John's Pass created John's Pass which was discovered by a local fisherman named, you guessed it, John, when he returned to the area following the storm. The storm surge from must have been a very large hurricane literally punched a hole in the long island that ran along the Pinellas County coast forming a water pass.
Today, John's Pass serves the area's marine interests as one of the few ways to get from the Intercoastal Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. A recently reconstructed John's Pass Drawbridge connects Treasure Island and Madeira Beach.
On the north side of John's Pass in Madeira Beach is the famous John's Pass Village. Modeled after an early 20th century fishing village, John's Pass Village is home to a wide variety of shops and resturants that attract both tourist and locals.
Below is a guide to some of the shop and restaurants that call John's Pass home.
John's Pass Village News and Events
Progress Energy Foundation Donates $50,000 to Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium
The grant is among the first that have been awarded to The Pier Aquarium’s new visitor attraction that is scheduled to open at John’s Pass Village by the end of the year.
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Aquarium project moves forward
The lease is complete and construction is expected to begin soon on the $5 million Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center at John’s Pass Village in Madeira Beach.
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Don's Dock Fishing for Buyers
Don’s Dock has been a mainstay at John’s Pass in Madeira Beach for decades, and now the private ownership group that bought the property two years ago is hoping for a return on its investment.
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John's Pass caters to locals too
The John’s Pass Village Merchants association is reaching out to Pinellas County residents with its message that John's Pass isn't just for tourists.
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John's Pass Bridge fishermen-friendly
Fishing from the “fish friendly” John’s Pass Bridge has been considered a traditional, almost sacred, right since the first bridge spanning the pass was constructed in 1927.
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Ghost Tour John's Pass: Hear tales of buried treasure, eerie tragedies and modern-day sightings or hauntings on this walking tour of the boardwalk and village of John's Pass. Meets at the Hubbard's Marina information booth under the boardwalk. 8 p.m. $15, $8 ages 4-12. Hubbard's Marina & the Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, 170 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. (727) 894-4678. ghosttour.net/ johnspass.html.
John's Pass Village offers great dining, shopping for both locals and tourists
Restaurants in John's Pass Village have cause to be upbeat. The grindingly slow bridge project is now in the past, a new mayor in Madeira Beach is gearing up for dynamic changes, and heavy hitters like Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Hooters bring their big advertising budgets to talk up this boardwalk-and-bathing-suits seaside village.
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John's Pass Restaurant Guide
The Hut Rest. - Tiki Bar Waltz Seafood Grill A Sportsman's Saloon De Losa's Pizzeria Tom & Jerry's Boardwalk Grill Courtyard Cafe Cafe Fresh Island Time Cafe Hooters Time Out Sports Bar Hammer Heads Restaurant Kohr Family Frozen Custard |
Friendly Fisherman Restaurant Sculley's Boardwalk Restaurant Julio's Crepery & Cafe Inc Hugo's Topside Cafe Dag Bros Inc Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Bamboo Bch Bar & Grill JJ’s Ice Cream and Ices Sugar Daddy’s |
John's Pass Shops and Stores
Wind Works Kites Bronze Lady Merry Mouse Gift Shop II Lori's Soap and Sponge Fantasy Planet Beach Co Island Attitudes Cool Style USA |
Overhead Surf Shop 12991 Village Blvd. John's Pass Madeira Beach, Florida overheadsurfshop.com Natural Comfort Footwear Surf Style Sports Fan Attic Wild Time Surf Shop Impressive Designs Art Gallery & Florida Wines |
John's Pass Things to Do
FishingMultiPorpoise Fishing Charters
Family ActivitiesPirates of the Pass Ghost Tour John's Pass: Hear tales of buried treasure, eerie tragedies and modern-day sightings or hauntings on this walking tour of the boardwalk and village of John's Pass. Meets at the Hubbard's Marina information booth under the boardwalk. 8 p.m. $15, $8 ages 4-12. Hubbard's Marina & the Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, 170 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. (727) 894-4678. ghosttour.net/ johnspass.html.
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Boat Rentals, Sightseeing Tours, Parasailing & Water ActivitesHubbard's Marina Jack's Boat Rentals Fly-N-High John's Pass Parasail Eagle Parasail Gator's Parasail John's Pass Waverunners Parrots of the Caribbean Woody's Watersports |
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