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David McRee
Beach & Surf Insider 2008-2009
A Bradenton native, David spent nine years photographing and writing about Florida's beaches for his website. He is the author of Florida Beaches: Finding Your Paradise on the Lower Gulf Coast.
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Take a Walk with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society
June 29, 2009

June and July bring thousands of sea turtles to the beaches of Florida, and Brevard County is the top nesting spot in the world for loggerhead turtles. That's right -- Brevard County beaches are perhaps ... more

Jr. Lifeguard Surf Camps at Crowne Plaza, Indialantic
June 25, 2009

Do your kids love the water? Do they spend a lot of time in or near the ocean? Legacy Sports and Life, a nonprofit educational organization, is offering Jr. Lifeguard Surf Camps at the Crowne ... more

Albury Court - Key West Boutique Hotel
June 22, 2009

Lately I've been writing quite a few blog posts about beaches in the Florida Keys. This is because I recently took a road trip through the Keys and visited all the major beaches. I also ... more

Key West Beaches - Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
June 18, 2009

Key West is an amazing place. There is so much to see in such a small area, and yet it manages to maintain a very relaxed vibe. It's easy to think you are down ... more

Sunrise, Sunset and a Little Something In-between
June 17, 2009

Not long ago I had a great time with the VISIT FLORIDA video crew filming a short video that began on the Atlantic coast watching the sunrise, and ended on the Gulf coast watching a ... more

Florida Beaches Earn Top Rankings from TripAdvisor
June 12, 2009

Four Florida beaches have earned spots in the top ten in the TripWatch newsletter from TripAdvisor (the world's biggest and most popular travel community).

But that's no surprise to me. Florida's beaches deserve to be in ... more

Up and Coming: Englewood, Florida
June 12, 2009

Tucked away on the gulf coast just south of Sarasota, Englewood is often overlooked as a getaway destination. That's probably why its beaches are so quiet and relaxing. But here's a heads-up -- it ... more

Get Involved: Volunteers Needed for Beach Cleanups
June 11, 2009

Summer is here and everyone is headed for the beach. Many of us make the decision to do more than just hang out at the beach. Thousands of volunteers all over Florida get involved by ... more

Get Involved: Volunteers Needed for Beach Cleanups
June 11, 2009

Summer is here and everyone is headed for the beach. Many of us make the decision to do more than just hang out at the beach. Thousands of volunteers all over Florida get involved by ... more

Share the Beach with Nesting Birds
June 10, 2009

Part of the Florida beach experience is enjoying our beautiful seabirds and shorebirds. From elegant white egrets to raucous gulls and graceful terns, Florida beaches are blessed with a tremendous variety of birds.

We'd like to keep our ... more

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Waves close to Orlando: Cocoa Beach
Asked by Leigh on June 22, 2009
Q: Dave,My family and I are looking for the perfect quiet beach (with a great condo/house rental opportunity) within 2 hours or less of Sea World, Busch Gardens, Gatorland, etc. We want the biggest waves for the kids (1st week of August timeframe) so they can play in the surf.What beach and what rentals do you recommend.Thanks! Georgia Travelers!
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Hi Leigh,

You'll want to consider Cocoa Beach. It has the most consistent surf and has a wide range of ...read more

Fall Gulf Coast Getaway with Warm Water
Asked by Stan on June 22, 2009
Q: Hello David my wife and 2 children (5 & 8) are looking to come to florida between thanksgiving and christmas and we are looking to stay somewhere that has white sandy beachs and blue water that will be warm enough to swim. we also would like to be able to stay at the beach so that our accomoditaions will allow us to step out of the room on to the beach any suggestions on what city or where in florida (gulf side)
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Hi Stan,

You have lots of great choices. The further south you go, the warmer it will be. Marco Island will ...read more

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Seminole family at Big Cypress
A Seminole family at Big Cypress demonstrates ages-old customs. ... View
Girl Dancing at Pow Wow
Get a glimpse of Native American culture by attending a powwow ... View
Following the Seminole Trail
Why not take my family on a driving tour of all the Seminole historic sites ... More
Must-Sees for Native American History and Culture
Crystal River Archaeological State Park served as a vital religious and political center for regional ... More
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Ah-Tah-Thi-Khi Museum features the history and culture of Florida's "unconquered" Seminole Indians. See lifelike exhibits ... Read More
 
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