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The Coast is Clear
Family beach-goers, welcome to a sand-lovers paradise with no worries.
That Swiss Family Robinson, sure, they lived on a gorgeous deserted island. But the threat of pirates kept them stuck in their treehouse. For families along Florida's Beach, there are no such difficulties as those endured by their literary peers. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is ringed by a coastline that contains every sandy option imaginable for mom, dad and the kids. And the coast is clear from pirates.
The Natural Way
People come to Florida because of its nature. The beaches and parks combine with the climate to draw visitors year-round. And if you're looking to see Florida "the natural way" on your next vacation, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area offers one great choice after another.
Area Superlatives
There is something for everyone when talking about golf in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area. A mix of new and old, expensive and inexpensive. And you don't have to go far to find what you are looking for, whether it be a high-end resort or an affordable muni. All are represented, and all are within an easy drive of the beaches. Here is a sampling of area accolades when it comes to golf.
By Air and by Sea
The beautiful waters and clean air are strong attractions for visitors to our area. But current-day visitors aren't the only ones taking advantage of these natural resources, they have been attracting visitors for thousands of years. So, who's been coming her for that long? Wildlife.
A Winter Miracle
View Winter's Tale as seen on NBC's Today Show
Winter wasn't supposed to live, but she did.
She wasn't supposed to swim, but she did.
Now visitors can see this inspirational story at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter, a female Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, stranded on December 10, 2005 as a three month old. She was found entangled in a crab trap near Cape Canaveral. The trap mangled her tail so badly that it fell off.
Experts thought she would not survive and knew she would never swim. But Winter has defied all expectations. With round-the-clock medical attention, she has grown into a completely healthy juvenile dolphin.
However, she is one that has learned to swim like a fish. The Aquarium is in discussion with a major prosthetics manufacturer to develop a series of prosthetic tails to be placed on Winter, which, if successful, will allow her to swim in a normal dolphin style.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium features live and model displays of area marine life are on exhibit at this research and rehabilitation facility which frequently houses rehabilitating sea turtles and dolphin. Popular exhibits include tanks containing numerous varieties of fish and baby sea turtles.
The Aquarium also features Marine Life Adventures, Sea Life Safari programs and Trainer-for-a-day programs. Summer marine biology class available for children ages 8‑l6. Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $9, Children 3-12 $6.50, under 3 free. 727‑447‑0980. www.cmaquarium.org
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