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9/01/2006

Why pay paying premium prices at the pump, when you can get around town without breaking the bank? The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB invites you to park your car and give gas a break. Experience some of the area’s environmentally-friendly and fun ways to travel around town without breaking the bank.

GLIDE IT …
Segway Tours
CONTACT: Alan Dobrzeniecki
375 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 896-3640; www.gyroglides.com

It's a whole new "high tech" way to step up and enjoy the city, without gasoline. This mode of
transport runs on batteries. Glide into the future as you cruise the sights, sounds and photo ops of
the beautiful waterfront of downtown St. Petersburg. All ages and abilities can enjoy a guided tour
on a Segway Human Transporter.

The Segway is an electrically powered, two-wheeled marvel that provides a quiet, easy-to-use
solution to short term pedestrian travel. Resembling a futuristic push lawnmower, Segways use
technology called Dynamic Stabilization with tilt sensors and gyroscopes to perfectly balance itself
and the rider for an effortless glide.

All 1 1/2 hour tours leave at 10:30a.m. and 3p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. One-hour tours leave at
1pm, and 3pm on Sunday and 12:30.pm., 2:30p.m. and 4:30p.m. on Monday. All tours leave from
The Museum of History, in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. Segways are electrically powered,
tipless, two-wheeled transporters that will allow you to effortlessly glide down the walkways and
byways of beautiful waterfront St. Petersburg and enjoy "celebrity status" attention as you go!

RIDE IT…
Fun Ride Rentals
CONTACT: Sandra or Armand DeBerzzinae
Located in the parking garage at Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & at Shephard’s
400 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater Beach, FL
(727) 519-3008 or (319) 329-4144

Getting around the beach is easier than ever. And at Fun Ride Rentals you’ll have lots of gas-saving
rides to choose from. This family owned business operates on Clearwater Beach and rents
electric bikes, bicycles built for two, strollers, pedicabs, surrey bikes and much, much more. Wanna
get tons of miles to the gallon? Try a Fun Couple or electric scooter. Best part? If you like what
you rent, you can buy it.

PEDDLE IT …
Bike the Pinellas Trail
727-549-6099
www.pinellascounty.org/park/12_Trail.htm
www.pinellascounty.org/volserv/rangers/rental_shops.htm

Located throughout the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, this 37-mile long, 15-foot wide trail is part of
the county park system and is one of the longest linear parks in the southeastern United States. It
enables visitors and residents alike to bike, in-line skate, jog or walk -- all without the hassle and
safety concern of being in automobile traffic. There are rental shops for bikes and skates at
numerous points along the trail. The trail runs from the sponge docks at the north end of Tarpon
Springs to St. Petersburg in the south end of the county. The original rail track saw the first Orange
Belt Railroad train in 1888. The first stretch of rail line opened for recreation in 1990.

Stop for lunch in downtown Dunedin at Al Frescos or Sea Sea Rider’s. Park your bike and stroll
down Main Street and shop for antiques. Molly Goodheads in Ozona, Tarpon Springs sponge docks

PADDLE IT …
KaYoga
CONTACT: Tim Ganley, owner
Sculptured Bodies, Central Avenue Fitness
664 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-424-2899; www.beachadventure.com

Looking for a new way to work out? Want to be outdoors, on the water? Then look no further than
this amazing new adventure called KaYoga. Kayak to a secluded barrier island and unwind with
gentle relaxing yoga. Hear the seabreeze, watch dolphins swim by, and experience the most
incredible sense of inner peace there is. Feeling more adventurous? Then try Kayakercise -- an
intense workout that has your kayaking to a barrier island, then doing a mini-boot camp complete
with stretch bands, medicine balls, and push ups. Sunset sails and eco-tours are also available.

SAIL IT…
Sunset Sail on Dolphin Landings
CONTACT: Cyndy Pemberton or Vickie Kolb or Captain Dan
4734 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-360-7411; www.dolphinlandings.com/
Who needs gasoline when you’ve got the wind as your engine? Our area’s sunsets are truly among
the finest in the world and there is no better way to see a west coast Florida sunset than from a
sailing yacht. Setting sail an hour before sunset gives you time to experience the full range of hues in the sunset, so relax and enjoy the cosmic brush which paints our sky like no other. Dolphins often grace us with their presence year around. Island excursions, dolphin watching

BOAT IT…
The Electric Marina
CONTACT: Nancy Frainetti
375 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 898-BOAT (2628); www.ElectricMarina.com

The wave of the future has arrived in downtown St. Petersburg with “z” electric boats. They’re
fumeless, safe and silent and the perfect alternative to a conventional motor boat. And, you don’t
need to hire a captain because the boat is as easy as a golf cart on water. Within a five minute
orientation you’ll have no problem navigating your journey. Best of all, you never have to fill-up on
expensive gas or diesel - batteries are included!

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