By Kara Franker Forget Hollywood, Clearwater Beach was what all the stars were talking about! Not only did the beach town provide the backdrop for both Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, but movie stars from the films sang the beach town's praises. Ashley Judd starred in Dolphin Tale 2…
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By Kara Franker There's something about a picture-perfect white-sand beach and calm aquamarine waters that sets the mood. Clearwater Beach has both of those qualities, which makes it a wonderful choice for lovers looking for an escape. One hotel in particular stands out for me. Maybe it's the…
Read MoreAn animal care specialist and her dolphin friend share a special moment at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. - Clearwater Marine Aquarium Winter and Hope were the best of friends. - Clearwater Marine Aquarium By Saundra Amrhein It was around 9 a.m., the hour when tourists…
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By Janet Fusco No matter how young or old the kids are, you'll find activities for everyone in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida, two of Florida's best family destinations. Read on to discover why it might be just right for your gang. Beach Bonanza With 35 miles of soft, white sands, the…
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By Kara Franker Located in picture-perfect Clearwater Beach, a Sandpearl Resort is surrounded by 700 feet of powdery, white sand beach and aquamarine waters, making it an ideal location for an elegant Sandpearl Resort wedding…
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By Saundra Amrhein The adults hang back with expressions that say, “No way.” Men taunt each other with dares: “I’ll pay you $100 to do it.” But on this summer afternoon in Clearwater Beach, the adventure is left to spry teenagers and pre-teens, willing to have their legs knocked out from under…
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There's something magical about a destination wedding overlooking a white-sand beach. For the bride and groom-to-be looking for a sophisticated resort in a tropical setting, the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa is a great wedding venue choice in Clearwater Beach. Whether you're…
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By Nicole Hutcheson The palm tree-lined Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach swarms with people just before dusk. The sky is an orange sherbet color with cracks of pink and purple as the sun begins to set. A saxophonist belts a tune as adults and kids clamor for a good view of the sinking sun. Sunsets at…
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In the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, outdoor activities are as diverse as the wildlife. Just below the surface of the aquamarine waters off Fort De Soto Park, I spotted what looked like a half-ton potato cruising toward me. If other swimmers hadn't tipped me off that manatees were grazing just…
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When you live on a peninsula, the fishing is always good somewhere, sometime. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area has many of those faithful fishing spots. With Tampa Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west, anglers here are usually assured of a sheltered place to cast a line. Here's a…
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