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Beautiful Siesta Key Beach: Home to “The Whitest & Finest Sand in the World”

Sarasota’s Siesta Key Beach often ranks near the top of most travel publications “best of” beaches lists. Travel Channel rated it “The Best Sand Beach in America,” in 2004. This is because the sand is 99% quartz. The sand is absolutely soft and beautiful, and it ...

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A Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida

One of the best ways to explore beautiful Clearwater is via a relaxing cruise. Tropics Boat Tours on Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast offers a variety of entertaining cruise options throughout the year, including: dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, party cruises, and specialty themed cruises. We ...

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Clearwater: A Beautiful Florida Beach…If You Can Find Parking!

One of Florida’s most iconic beaches, Clearwater, is the liveliest beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This beautiful wide, white sandy beach offers a more upbeat vibe than many other Pinellas County beaches. My favorite aspect of this beach is definitely the shear amount of space ...

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A St. Petersburg Oasis: Beautiful, Tropical Sunken Gardens

There are plenty of beautiful, unique places to explore in St. Petersburg, Florida. Sunken Gardens, a 100+ year old historical attraction, features an amazing collection of exotic plants and animals. Sunken Gardens is a tranquil place to visit when you need an escape from the hustle and bustle of ...

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Lettuce Lake Park: Walking Amongst Florida Swamps

The Tampa Bay area is home to a handful of beautiful parks. One of the best is Lettuce Lake, located near the University of South Florida, in north Tampa. This gorgeous park enables visitors to take a walk along a 3500 foot shaded boardwalk across hardwood swamp forests. The scenery is ...

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St. Pete Municipal Beach: A Wide Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast!

Although technically located in Treasure Island, the city of St. Petersburg owns and maintains this beach, which happens to be one of the widest on the Gulf coast. At St. Pete Municipal Beach, you will find plenty of room to enjoy the day without any noisy neighbors! If someone is too loud or ...

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A Hot June Afternoon at St. Pete’s Pass-A-Grille Beach

Pass-A-Grille Beach, located on the southern end of St. Pete Beach, is a popular spot amongst locals due to the pristine nature (you will notice an absence of hotels and restaurants lining the beach, unlike commercialized St. Pete Beach). Although a bit less crowded than St. Pete Beach, it is ...

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An Afternoon of Sunny Skies & Trails at Conner Preserve in Land O’Lakes, Florida

This morning we planned for a small hike at Conner Preserve in Land O’Lakes, Florida. We made the mistake of leaving a bit too late. By the time we got to the preserve (around 10:30am), it was much too hot for a stroll in the blazing Florida sun. However, we had already made the drive […]

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Clear Water, Light Waves & Relaxation at Indian Rocks Beach

What better way to enjoy a weekday afternoon than a relaxing afternoon of reading, swimming, and listening to the waves? Indian Rocks Beach, a hidden gem on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is the perfect place to escape for a day of R&R. Take a refreshing dip in the clear waters of the Gulf. The ...

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A Stormy Ride along Florida’s Pinellas Trail

This weekend, Mike and I embarked on the 11 mile journey from Dunedin to Tarpon Springs, Florida via the popular Pinellas Trail biking/walking path. The entire journey is 40+ miles (starting in St. Petersburg and ending in Tarpon Springs), however, we felt like taking a leisurely Saturday ride. ...

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