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A flock of roseate spoonbills at J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel, Florida.
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The Lower Gulf Coast Travel Guide

With its subtropical climate and beckoning family-friendly beaches, the Lower Gulf Coast, also referred to as the state's southwestern region, is a favorite vacation spot of Florida residents as well as visitors. Vacationers tend to spend most of their time outdoors—swimming, sunning, shelling, fishing, boating, and playing tennis or golf. More »

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