Seminole is a city of about 19,000 people in mid-Pinellas County, between Largo and St. Petersburg and a short drive from the Gulf beaches. It was incorporated in 1970 and is known for Lake Seminole Park, the Pinellas Trail, and Seminole City Center.
Seminole is a city in mid-Pinellas County, between Largo and St. Petersburg. It was incorporated in 1970, and the 2020 census counted 19,364 residents. Many addresses that use Seminole as the mailing city are in unincorporated Pinellas County, not in the city limits. Shane Vanderson works with buyers and sellers in Seminole from Engel & Völkers South Tampa, often with buyers who want a home near the Gulf beaches without a barrier-island address.
Living in Seminole
Seminole is in mid-Pinellas County, inland from Indian Shores, Redington Shores, and Madeira Beach. Park Boulevard and Seminole Boulevard are the main roads. Seminole City Center, an open-air shopping center on the site of the former Seminole Mall, is the main retail area. Lake Seminole Park, a 258-acre Pinellas County park, has a two-mile paved trail, a boat ramp, and picnic shelters. Boca Ciega Millennium Park, a 186-acre county park, has an observation tower and access to the Pinellas Trail. The Pinellas Trail goes through the city and past Seminole City Park. Waterfront Park, a city park, has a boardwalk, a canoe and kayak launch, and a playground. St. Petersburg College has a campus in Seminole.
The Seminole market
Most homes in Seminole are single-family ranch homes in subdivisions. Condominiums, townhomes, and villas are also common. Waterfront homes are on Long Bayou, on Lake Seminole, and on the canals and bayous near the Intracoastal Waterway. The city limits are irregular, and many addresses that use Seminole as the mailing city are in unincorporated Pinellas County. Property taxes and local services can be different for a city address and a county address, so check the jurisdiction in the Pinellas County Property Appraiser records. Parts of the area near the water are in a FEMA flood zone. Check the flood zone, the elevation, and the insurance cost for an address before you make an offer. Waterfront homes need a seawall and dock review. Also confirm the bridge clearance and the water depth on the route to open water. See the waterfront homes guide, the St. Petersburg guide, Madeira Beach, and Indian Rocks Beach.
Boundaries
Mid-Pinellas County. Largo is to the north, and Lake Seminole is to the east. Indian Shores, Redington Shores, and Madeira Beach are to the west, across the Intracoastal Waterway. Park Boulevard and Seminole Boulevard are the main roads. ZIP codes include 33772, 33776, 33777, and 33778.
Homes in Seminole
Mostly single-family ranch homes in subdivisions. Condominiums, townhomes, and villas are also common. Waterfront homes are on Long Bayou, on Lake Seminole, and on the canals and bayous near the Intracoastal Waterway.
Nearby amenities
Seminole City Center (open-air shopping and restaurants); Lake Seminole Park (258-acre Pinellas County park with a boat ramp, a two-mile paved trail, and picnic shelters); Boca Ciega Millennium Park (186-acre county park with an observation tower); the Pinellas Trail; Seminole City Park; Waterfront Park (boardwalk, canoe and kayak launch, playground); Seminole Recreation Center; St. Petersburg College Seminole campus; the Park Boulevard bridge to Indian Shores; Madeira Beach, typically 10 to 15 minutes; Downtown St. Petersburg, typically 25 to 35 minutes; Tampa International Airport, typically 35 to 45 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Seminole, Florida?
Seminole is a city in mid-Pinellas County, between Largo and St. Petersburg and inland from Indian Shores and Madeira Beach. It is in Pinellas County, not in Seminole County, which is near Orlando.
What is Seminole known for?
Seminole is known for Lake Seminole Park, the Pinellas Trail, and Seminole City Center, an open-air shopping center on the site of the former Seminole Mall. It is also a short drive from the Gulf beaches.
Is Seminole on the beach?
No. Seminole is inland, east of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Park Boulevard bridge goes to Indian Shores, and Madeira Beach is typically 10 to 15 minutes away. Some homes in the Seminole area are on Long Bayou, Lake Seminole, or canals near the Intracoastal Waterway.
Is every Seminole address in the city limits?
No. Many addresses that use Seminole as the mailing city are in unincorporated Pinellas County. Property taxes and local services can be different, so check the jurisdiction in the Pinellas County Property Appraiser records.
