Articles in Category: Gulf Coast

Dolphin Watching in Madeira Beach, Florida

Dolphin Watching in Madeira Beach, Florida

A trip to Florida’s Gulf Coast would not be complete without catching a glimpse of a few bottlenose dolphins. Taking a cruise is your best bet for viewing these beautiful marine mammals up ...

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Columbia: Florida’s Oldest Restaurant

Columbia: Florida’s Oldest Restaurant

In 1905, Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. founded Columbia. Today, it is Florida’s oldest restaurant as well as the world’s largest Spanish restaurant. The original location still receives much ...

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Myakka State Park: One of Florida’s Largest, Oldest & Most Scenic Parks

Myakka State Park: One of Florida’s Largest, Oldest & Most Scenic Parks

Myakka River State Park, one of the largest and most gorgeous parks in Florida, is one of the best I have visited thus far in the state. I love exploring all the wonderful parks and preserves around ...

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Peaceful Hiking in St. Petersburg: Weedon Island Preserve

Peaceful Hiking in St. Petersburg: Weedon Island Preserve

I love the beaches in St. Pete, but sometimes they just get too crowded. Whether you are a local looking to bypass the tourists or a tourist looking for something low-key to do, I recommend checking ...

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A Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida

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 options throughout the year, ...

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

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 ...

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A St. Petersburg Oasis: Beautiful, Tropical Sunken Gardens

A St. Petersburg Oasis: Beautiful, Tropical Sunken Gardens

St. Petersburg is one of my favorite cities in the Tampa Bay metro. In addition to being home to world class beaches (I love the low-key charm of Pass-A-Grille), I enjoy exploring the many beautiful ...

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Lettuce Lake Park: Walking Amongst Florida Swamps

Lettuce Lake Park: Walking Amongst Florida Swamps

Tampa is home to so many great parks. I’ve lived in several suburbs around the city and explored almost all of the beautiful preserves populating the metro. No matter where your day’s ...

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

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 beautiful beach, which happens to be one of the widest on the Gulf coast. At St. Pete Municipal ...

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

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

Mike and I have been checking out all the wonderful white sand beaches since relocating to Tampa from Massachusetts. Recently, someone told us about this quite gem located near Clearwater that ...

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