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Bradenton
Named for early physician Joseph Braden, this Manatee River city has some 20 mi of beaches and is well situated for access to fishing, both fresh- and saltwater. It also has its share of golf courses and... (more) -
Clearwater
Residential areas are a buffer between the commercial areas that center on U.S. 19 and the beach, which is moderately quiet during winter but buzzing with life during spring break and summer. There's a... (more) -
Crystal River
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Dunedin
If the sound of bagpipes and the sight of men in kilts appeals to you, you might catch an earful or a glimpse if your timing is right. Founded and named by two Scots in the 1880s, this town hosts the Highland... (more) -
Homosassa Springs
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Sarasota
Sarasota is a winter destination and in some cases permanent home to some of Florida's most affluent residents. Circus magnate John Ringling and his wife, Mable, started the city on the road to becoming... (more) -
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg and the Pinellas coast form the thumb of the hand that juts out of Florida's west coast and grasps Tampa Bay. There are two distinct parts of St. Petersburg: the at-times snobbish downtown... (more) -
Tampa
Tampa, the west coast's business and commercial hub, has a sprinkling of high-rises and heavy traffic. A concentration of restaurants, nightlife, stores, and cultural events is amid the bustle.... (more) -
Tarpon Springs
Tucked into a little harbor at the mouth of the Anclote River, this slowly growing town was settled by Greek immigrants at the end of the 19th century. They came to practice their generations-old craft... (more) -
Venice
This small town is crisscrossed with canals like the city for which it was named. Venice beaches are good for shell collecting, but they're best known for their wealth of sharks' teeth and fossils, washed... (more)
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