Gulfport is one of southern Pinellas County’s most distinctive waterfront communities, known for its colorful personality, walkable downtown, local restaurants, galleries, and relaxed atmosphere along Boca Ciega Bay. Located just west of St. Petersburg and north of the beaches, Gulfport has developed an identity all its own while remaining closely connected to the surrounding Tampa Bay area.
Much of the community’s activity centers around Beach Boulevard and the waterfront, where locally owned shops, restaurants, and gathering places contribute to Gulfport’s small-town feel. The nearby Gulfport Beach Recreation Area and Williams Pier provide direct access to Boca Ciega Bay, while the city’s residential neighborhoods extend inland from the waterfront.
Traveling northwest from Gulfport brings you toward South Pasadena and the Bay Pines area, an important part of the western Pinellas landscape and a familiar gateway toward Seminole and the Gulf beaches. Together, these communities illustrate how quickly this part of Pinellas County transitions from established mainland neighborhoods to waterfront destinations and barrier-island beaches.
That relaxed, individualistic character also makes Gulfport a natural match for Cottonseed Casual Wear. With men’s and women’s casual clothing featuring tropical influences, comfortable fabrics, and plenty of color and personality, Cottonseed offers styles designed for the way people actually dress and live along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Since 1987, Cottonseed Casual Wear has offered something different from ordinary department-store clothing. The emphasis is on comfortable men’s and women’s apparel with distinctive colors, patterns, tropical influences, and an easygoing style that works particularly well in Florida.
This time, the spotlight is on the women’s collection. Cottonseed carries colorful Jess N Jane tops, including distinctive prints and artistic designs that can add personality to an otherwise casual outfit. Women can also discover comfortable dresses, hoodies, casual separates, and accessories for creating a wardrobe that’s relaxed without looking predictable.
Men aren’t forgotten. Cottonseed also carries Bamboo Cay, known for men’s tropical and island-inspired shirts that combine distinctive designs with a comfortable, casual feel. Add shorts, hats, and other casual selections, and there’s plenty to explore for both men and women.
Cottonseed’s original location has been part of the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks since 1987, and the new Corey Avenue store in St. Pete Beach brings that same distinctive approach to casual clothing to another part of Pinellas County.
St. Pete Beach
421 Corey Ave
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Phone: 727-201-8022
Directions
Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese Blvd, Shops #18 & #32
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Phone: 727-943-9378
Directions
Store Locations
Sponge Docks Store
735 Dodecanese Blvd Shop #18 and #32
Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
Phone: 727-943-9378
Store hours - 11am-5pm daily
St Pete Beach Store
421 Corey Ave
St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Phone: 727-201-8022
Store hours - 11am-5pm daily
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