Area Guide for Countryside
Clearwater, FL 33761 · Pinellas County · prepared 2026-08-11 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Countryside is a large, established master-planned residential district in northeast Clearwater, ZIP 33761, bounded roughly by US Highway 19 N to the east, Enterprise Rd to the north, and McMullen Booth Rd to the east/southeast, with Countryside Blvd running east-west through the heart of the community. This particular pocket (subdivision Countryside Tr 8 Unit One, MLS-listed neighborhood “Forest Run”) is reached via Curlew Rd/Countryside Blvd and N Belcher Rd.
- Countryside Blvd — main east-west spine, connects US-19 N to McMullen Booth Rd through the heart of the community
- US-19 N — primary commercial corridor, ~1-1.5 mi west (Countryside Mall, Home Depot, Lowe’s, grocery, big-box retail)
- McMullen Booth Rd — ~1.5-2 mi east, connects to Safety Harbor and Mease Countryside Hospital
- Curlew Rd (SR-586) / Enterprise Rd — north edge of the community, connects US-19 N to McMullen Booth Rd
Local streets: Red Oak Ct, Countryside Blvd, N Belcher Rd, Northside Dr.
Map
Use the box at the map’s top-right to toggle schools, grocery, dining, parks & culture, and shopping. Pin locations are approximate.
Schools (assigned attendance area)
Assigned schools were not populated in this listing’s MLS fields, and Pinellas County attendance boundaries are reviewed periodically. Confirm by exact address:
Pinellas County Schools directory ·
GreatSchools ·
Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Publix — Northwood Plaza | 2514 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater | ~1.5 mi |
| Winn-Dixie | 2519 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater | ~1.5 mi |
| Target / grocery | 27001 US-19 N, Clearwater (Countryside Mall) | ~1.5 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 23656 US-19 N, Clearwater | ~2.5 mi |
| ALDI | 24756 US-19 N, Clearwater | ~2.5 mi |
| Costco | 2655 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater | ~4.5 mi |
| Sam’s Club | 2575 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater | ~4.5 mi |
Shopping & home improvement (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | 30280 US-19 N, Clearwater | ~1.5 mi |
| CVS Pharmacy | 30387 US-19 N, Clearwater | ~1.5 mi |
| Home Depot | 30144 US-19 N, Clearwater | ~1.5 mi |
| Lowe’s | 26990 US-19 N, Clearwater | ~2 mi |
| Countryside Mall (Westfield) | 27001 US-19 N, Clearwater | ~1.5 mi |
| Northwood Plaza | N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater | ~1.5 mi |
Restaurants & cafés (local independents emphasized)
| Name | Cuisine | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon Street Diner | Breakfast/brunch | ~2.5 mi |
| Grillsmith — Countryside | American/steakhouse | ~2 mi |
| Outpost 611 Eatery & Taphouse | Gastropub | ~2.5 mi |
| Trattoria D’ Anna | Italian | ~2.5 mi |
| Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar | Seafood | ~3.5 mi |
Confirm current hours/ratings.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: Kahwa Coffee (Clearwater) · national chains along US-19 N/Countryside Blvd
- Gyms: Orangetheory Fitness, 25853 US-19 N · Crunch Fitness Countryside, 2591 SR-580 · LA Fitness, 2134 Gulf to Bay Blvd · Countryside Recreation Center (community facility)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closest highway: US-19 N at Countryside Blvd | ~1.5 mi | ~5 min | via Countryside Blvd |
| Downtown Clearwater | ~6-8 mi | ~15-20 min | Countryside Blvd/Gulf-to-Bay Blvd or McMullen Booth Rd/SR-60 |
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~19-21 mi | ~30-40 min | US-19 N to Courtney Campbell Cswy (SR-60) or Veterans Expwy |
| Downtown Tampa | ~20-22 mi | ~30-40 min | SR-60/Courtney Campbell Cswy or SR-580 |
| St. Pete-Clearwater Airport (PIE) | ~8-10 mi | ~15-20 min | US-19 N |
| Nearest hospital: Mease Countryside Hospital | ~2-3 mi | ~5-8 min | 3231 N McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor |
| Clearwater Beach | ~9-10 mi | ~20-25 min | SR-60/Memorial Cswy |
| USF Tampa | ~20 mi | ~30-35 min | SR-580/I-275 |
| MacDill AFB | ~26-28 mi | ~40-45 min | Courtney Campbell Cswy/I-275 |
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Forest Run Park — shaded green space with lighted tennis courts, handball/racquetball courts, a basketball court, and a playground; within the immediate Countryside/Forest Run area.
- Cliff Stephens Park — 44-acre City of Clearwater park along McMullen Booth Rd, ~2 mi; hiking/biking/inline-skating trails, disc golf, an outdoor exercise course, and boating/fishing access.
- Del Oro Park — along the paved Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail; basketball court and trail access, ~2 mi.
- Countryside Recreation Center / Countryside Community Park — playground, basketball court, and family recreation programming.
- Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail — paved multi-use trail with access points through the broader Countryside area.
- Clearwater Beach — ~9-10 mi via SR-60/Memorial Causeway.
Local extras
- Golf: Countryside Country Club (private), 3001 Countryside Blvd — established 1974, 27 holes across three nine-hole courses designed by Gary Player, plus 14 lighted tennis courts and two outdoor pools. Membership/access private; verify current terms directly with the club.
- Breweries: Clearwater Brewing Company, Big Storm Brewing Co. — within ~5-8 mi.
- Farmers market: Downtown Clearwater Farmers’ Market, 600 block Cleveland St — Wed 9am-2pm, seasonal Oct-May, ~6-7 mi.
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy Florida |
| Water / sewer | City of Clearwater Public Utilities (public water & sewer confirmed for this listing) |
| Internet / fiber | Spectrum (cable) · Frontier Fiber · AT&T Fiber — confirm exact availability by address |
Confirm availability and current plans for a specific address.
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- ER: Mease Countryside Hospital, 3231 N McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor
- Urgent care: MD Now Urgent Care and other clinics along the US-19 N corridor
- Veterinarian: Countryside Animal Hospital, 2740 Curlew Rd
- Library: Countryside Public Library, 2642 Sabal Springs Dr
This guide lists factual points of interest with sources for the buyer’s independent review.
It is not an endorsement or assessment of any neighborhood, school, or community.
Distances are approximate and business ratings change; buyer to verify all information.