With warm, sunny, beaches, fabulous sunsets and crystal clear water, Clearwater Beach is a great place for a weekend getaway or a week at the beach. Clearwater is located just outside Tampa, Florida and visitors will find plenty to do year round. For those into water sports, Clearwater Pass offers direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Boaters will find the calm clear waters of the Gulf a great alternative to the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean. A place where fishermen often target, Snook, Tarpon, Redfish and Sea Trout.
 
Another option is to rent a personal watercraft. It’s a great way to explore the area. Nature lovers may rent a kayak or canoe so they can get up close to birds and other wildlife.
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If you’ve ever spent a late afternoon on the beaches of east central Florida, you probably noticed the lines of brown pelicans flying south around 5:00. Like many Space Coast workers, they’re headed for home - in this case, Pelican Island, located near Sebastian, Florida.

As you drive through the city of Sebastian, you will see signs proudly announcing that Sebastian is the home of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge consists of the three-acre Pelican Island and another couple of acres of surrounding water in the Indian River Lagoon. The Refuge was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903 to protect egrets and other birds from plume hunters, and bears the distinction of being the first wildlife refuge in the United States.

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By Nathan Lewis

Picnic baskets contain all the essentials for a family meal except the food. Flatware, plates, glasses, napkins and a table cloth are generally included with every picnic basket. You will find some baskets that are so well equipped that they also include wine glasses, bottle opener, cutting board and cheese knife. Some picnic baskets also include plastic bags for the trash and dirty dishes. All you need to do is add in your favorite foods and you are ready to hit the roads.

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Vero Beach is an upscale seaside Florida community and located about an hour southeast of Orlando, FL. Its location is ideal for warm weather and water. Vero Beach has many great golf courses, restaurants and resorts.

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By Jennifer Weiss

While Florida may be home to some of the greatest theme parks in the world, it is also a state that draws visitors en masse to its pristine, natural beauty and soft sandy beaches. Away from the crowds that flock to Orlando and Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach invites you to enjoy the very best of the Sunshine State as you swim, surf, laugh, and play to your heart’s content.

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Author: Andrew H

The St. Augustine waterfront is composed of hundreds of miles of land bordering the Atlantic Ocean as well as rivers and lakes. If being near the water is your dream and you want to be able to enjoy all that the St. Augustine waterfront has to offer, it is time for you to look into properties in the area.

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Daytona Beach is one of the most exciting beaches in America. It is home to the famous spring break tradition of partying and live concerts that hordes of college students attend. Sports enthusiasts come here to see car races and visit the Daytona USA racing museum that features awesome racecars. And in fall season, the Biketoberfest attracts bikers from all over the country to take part in the annual four-day fest.

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