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A Beach for Each - Crystal clear waters, sugar-white sand and sun-kissed skies… getaways to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel are as pleasure-filled as any cruise or Caribbean isle.

Castaway for a Day - As an alternative to a Tahiti vacation my husband, James, and I sought to find our fantasy island closer to home – the keys and islands of the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. We began with one of the most celebrated islands in the area, Caladesi Island, which regularly ranks among the nation's best beaches.

Sandy Feet Welcome - Always wanted your own beach house? TOPS'L Beach and Racquet Resort in Northwest Florida is the perfect solution, with all the amenities and none of the hassles.

Rockin' Around the Clock in Panama City Beach - Wind your watches and get ready, get set, and go for an around-the-clock review of the best the family-friendly beach town of Panama City Beach has to offer.

Fort Myers Beach on the Flip Side - The ivory-tower sanctuary of DiamondHead Beach Resort rises like a bookmark between the frivolity and sophisticated beach indulgence that is Fort Myers Beach.

The New Daytona Beach - Daytona Beach ups the ante with families with exciting top-of-the-line attractions, new beachfront parks and upgraded resorts that offer kid-friendly amenities. If you haven't been here in awhile, you're in for a big surprise.

Martin County Beaches: A to Z - Martin County, on the east coast, has some of Florida's most beautiful and natural barrier island beaches. Some are relaxing and quiet, others are family friendly and full of kids. Find the beach that's right for you.

Fort De Soto: Fortified with Fun - Ever wonder where the local families go for a fabulous beach? In St. Petersburg, they go to Fort De Soto Park, recently ranked "America's #1 Beach."

Sunny Treasures of Sand and Sea - Much as Marco Polo had sought adventure and riches in Xanadu, our writer seeks beauty and relaxation in Fort Lauderdale. Join him on his exploration of the "Venice of America" and uncover treasures both on and off the beach.

Naples: The Finer Side of Island Life - Hours after sinking my toes into the sugar-sand beaches of Naples, I'm sitting in a posh restaurant on Fifth Avenue South, sipping a glass of wine and indulging in the fine life. Here, it's big city life meets the beach.

Caladesi Island: Pristine Perfection - The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area's Caladesi Island State Park, one of Florida's few remaining undeveloped barrier islands, is the ideal place for angling, kayaking, birding or hiking. Or just relaxing. Its soft white sand invites you to sink in, to rest a while – and you won't want to pass it up.

Timeless Fun in Panama City Beach - In northwest Florida's Panama City Beach, there are plenty of ways to be entertained and to find your own fun, both on and off the beach. And you can enjoy it all at your own pace, whether that's laidback or action-packed. Which makes coming here a true escape.

Gateway to the Gulf - If you're looking for a gateway to the Gulf's manifold charms, Bradenton area beaches will afford you passage onto parasails and kayaks, as well as into volleyball games. And whether you linger beachside or prefer to get wet, the area is the home base for Gulf-inspired activities of all kinds.

Daytona Beaches Hit the Gold Standard - Many NASCAR drivers have taken home gold after speeding around that famous track, but there's another gold standard in Daytona: the beaches. Twenty-three miles of them to be exact. Take a surfing lesson, go swimming, stroll the shore, cruise the beach in your car or just chill.

Culinary Heaven Meets the Coast - An award-winning culinary team sets up shop in a first-class resort resting on a famous stretch of Atlantic coastline – a surprisingly short distance from Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. It's the Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort, and it's at the center of it all.

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