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St. Pete/Clearwater, known as the home for America's Top Rated beaches, adds another #1 beach. Fort De Soto Park has been named America's top beach for 2009 by TripAdvisor, the world's largest online travel community. Check it out, as well as other top rated standouts.


The Coast Is Clear

 

Family beach-goers, welcome to a sand-lovers paradise with no worries . . . The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is ringed by a coastline that contains every sandy option imaginable for mom, dad and the kids.

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Discover our rich history and culture. From early Native American settlements, to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s, to pioneering citrus farmers, railroad barons and entrepreneurial land developers.

A Year at the Pier »
Ever since it opened in 1899, The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg has been a center of life for the city. The inverted pyramid that makes up the five-story structure is a beacon for entertainment all year. Festivals and special events attract a lot of attention, and when they're not occurring, some sort of everyday amusement makes The Pier a must see.
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Armed Forces Military Museum »
There's a new beach being talked about in the St. Pete/Clearwater Area: Normandy. The Armed Forces Military Museum displays an extensive collection of authentic military artifacts ranging from WWI on thru to the present day.
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Great Scots! »
The bagpipes sound and tartan flags fly in Dunedin during the annual Highland Games and Spring Clan Gathering.
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In Touch With The Past »
A trip to Heritage Village at Pinewood Cultural Park in Largo lets the visitor step back in time and take a glimpse of life in 19th-century Florida.
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My Big Fat Greek Vacation »
The January 6 Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs brings out young men of Greek heritage with a special intent: Dive into the chilly Tarpon Springs water and bring ...
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Original Artifacts »
Indian Mounds are a historic curiosity at several spots along the St. Pete/Clearwater area.
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Sand and Seashell Stories »
Special things take time. It took more than two million years to make the fine, white sand you'll find at area beaches.
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