Picture it first: our free design preview turns one photo of your Apollo Beach home into a picture of the finished permanent Christmas lights.
JellyFish permanent lights for newer Apollo Beach homes on the eastern shore of Tampa Bay
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36.6% of all homes in Apollo Beach were built from 2010 to 2019 and 14.2% in 2020 or later, and the Census puts the median build year at exactly 2010. It’s one of the newest places in Tampa Bay, and its owners are now thinking about the finishing touches. Keywest Lights & Electric (KWLE) is a woman-owned, licensed electrical contractor (EC13014717) and an authorized JellyFish Lighting dealer. We’re 23.9 miles away in a straight line, at 6248 Seminole Blvd.
Schedule your free design visit: (727) 476-7079, or use the form on this page.
Nearby: permanent Christmas lights in Ruskin, permanent Christmas lights in Gibsonton.
We are an Authorized Dealer of JellyFish Lighting, not JellyFish Lighting itself.
Strands every year vs. a permanent system
| Seasonal strands | JellyFish permanent track | |
|---|---|---|
| Ladder work | Every November and January | Once, at install, by our crew |
| Colors | Whatever’s on the strand | Any color, per light, from your phone |
| Rest of the year | In a box in the garage | Accent, security and event lighting |
| Storm prep | Take down or tie off | Nothing to do; it’s under the eave |
| Where it mounts | Clipped wherever it fits | Under the soffit and along gable rakes only |
New neighborhoods, new expectations
When much of a community’s housing is newer, the street has a finished, uniform look, and a sagging strand of clip-on bulbs stands out. A permanent system keeps the clean lines a newer house was designed with. It sits flush under the eave, and its color-matched track disappears by day.
Our mounting rule
We fix the track to the underside of your soffit, following the eaves, and up the gable rakes to frame the peaks. We never mount on the roof covering or along the ridge, and we never drive fasteners through tile or shingles. On a new home that’s still under a builder’s roof warranty, that matters.
Built for a coastal community
Apollo Beach is on the eastern shore of Tampa Bay. Hurricane Helene in 2024 showed what a bay-front location can mean: the National Weather Service reported water levels of 5 to 8 feet above the normal high-tide line along coastal Hillsborough.
How we design for it:
- Controller indoors. It mounts on the garage wall, well above the floor, on an existing outlet. No exterior box sits in the weather.
- Track sheltered. The overhang takes the wind and rain, not the lights.
- Low-voltage runs. The cable between the controller and the lights is low voltage, routed through the soffit.
For your official evacuation zone, use Hillsborough County’s lookup. We only describe the general picture here.
Checking the garage outlet
Many newer homes have GFCI-protected garage circuits. We still test. We find the breaker, see what’s sharing it, and check the receptacle before the controller is plugged in. A newer garage can hold an EV charger, a beverage fridge or a golf cart charger. We make sure the lighting controller won’t be the thing that trips. If we find a problem, we explain it in writing and leave the decision to you.
Who lives here, and why it matters for lighting
Census figures show 85.7% of occupied homes in Apollo Beach are owner-occupied, and 82.9% of housing units are detached single-family houses. That’s a community of owners planning to stay. For them, a permanent system makes more sense than a seasonal service hired every year. It’s also why we design for the long run: a clean track line that won’t look dated, a controller placed where you can reach it, and runs laid out so you can extend them to a future addition or outdoor kitchen.
What install day looks like
Our crew arrives with the track pre-planned from the design visit. We protect plantings under the work area and set ladders on the ground, never on the roof. Track mounts along the soffit and up the gable rakes. Low-voltage cable runs back through the soffit to the garage. The controller goes on the garage wall next to the outlet we tested. Then we power up, check every light, and sit down with you to set up the app. We clean up before we leave, and you’ll see the first scene come on at dusk.
Single zone or dual zone
On one zone, the whole house shows the same scene; two zones (front and back) is an extra KWLE option. For many Apollo Beach homes, the back of the house matters as much as the front. A water-facing rear elevation or a pool cage is the classic reason to choose our two-zone option, which is an extra. You can run a holiday show out front and a quiet warm white facing the water, or swap them for a party.
What owners program
- Thanksgiving through New Year’s: permanent Christmas lights in classic red and green, or cool white with a slow sparkle.
- Game days: your team’s colors.
- Summer evenings: soft warm white on the back elevation for the pool deck.
- Security: bright white over the driveway, scheduled overnight or switched on from your phone.
- Special dates: birthdays, anniversaries, a graduate’s school colors.
Each one is a permanent holiday light scene you can save and schedule on the calendar.
HOA rules
If your neighborhood has an HOA, check its rules on exterior lighting and holiday decorations before install. Some associations set display dates or limit animated effects. JellyFish makes it easy to comply, since color and motion can be scheduled to the allowed window. We’ll provide product photos and a written description of the track and mounting location for your architectural application.
Permits and inspections
Apollo Beach is unincorporated, so Hillsborough County is the permitting authority. When a permit is required for your install, we pull it under our license and coordinate the inspection.
Warranty
Parts: JellyFish 5-year parts warranty on the track, LEDs and controller.
Labor: KWLE 2-year workmanship warranty on our installation, or 5 years for Member Care Plan members.
Our process
- Free design visit: measurements, photos, outlet and Wi-Fi checks, and a conversation about scenes and zones.
- Written proposal. No pricing at the door.
- Install by our own licensed crew, not subcontractors.
- App walkthrough and scheduling before we leave.
- Warranty service whenever you need it, one call away.
Neighbors
Apollo Beach neighbors Ruskin, Gibsonton and Riverview. See JellyFish lighting across Hillsborough County, Tampa, and our Apollo Beach electrician page.
Christmas light installers for Apollo Beach addresses
Booking professional Christmas light installation with Keywest Lights & Electric in Apollo Beach begins with a free mockup of your property. The rail for JellyFish Lighting follows the fascia board, which keeps the look clean from the street.
Clean permanent lighting installation on an Apollo Beach house comes down to careful spacing along the eave edges and gable rakes. Homeowners comparing JellyFish lights with clip-on strands notice the clean line along the trim right away. Our state-licensed electricians, EC13014717, handle permanent holiday lights from design to the final app setup.
Apollo Beach FAQ
Looking for permanent Christmas lights near me around Apollo Beach, where do I start?
Request a preview here or call (727) 476-7079; an Apollo Beach visit to measure for Christmas light installation follows.
What happens during permanent Christmas light installation at an Apollo Beach address?
For permanent lights on house fascia, we confirm the plan, fasten the track along the eave edges and gable rakes, connect the control hub and walk you through the phone app.
Will installation affect my new roof’s warranty? We don’t fasten anything to the roof covering. The track mounts under the soffit and on the gable rakes.
Can you light the back facing the water differently? Yes, with our optional two-zone setup.
What if a storm is coming? Nothing to do. The lights stay put under the eave and the controller stays inside.
Is KWLE woman-owned? Yes. We describe ourselves as woman-owned and claim no certification.
Can the system grow with my house? Yes. If you add a screened lanai, a summer kitchen or a detached garage later, we can extend runs or add a controller for the new space.
Do you serve the south shore regularly? Yes. Hillsborough County is a regular part of our service area.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Apollo Beach CDP (data.census.gov); NWS Tampa Bay Hurricane Helene county impacts (weather.gov); Hillsborough County evacuation lookup (hcfl.gov). JellyFish product images are courtesy of JellyFish Lighting.
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