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Take half a day to explore some the fantastic areas
located just outside of Clearwater Beach. The Tampa Bay
area offers great options, many a mere 10-15 miles from
the Sheraton Sand Key Resort.
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Tarpon Springs:
Experience the unexpected in one of Florida's most
unique communities. Tarpon Springs became America's
sponge capital when Greek sponge divers settled there in
the early 1900s. Visit this small fishing village where
the Greek heritage is rich and maintained with
religious, music and food festivals throughout the year!
- Immerse yourself in the Greek culture on the
sponge docks or on a diving expedition!
- Tickle your taste buds with authentic Greek
cuisine. Have lunch at Mykonos and experience their
famous Greek salad and some peel-and-eat shrimp too!
- Antique-lovers will enjoy a stroll down Tarpon
Avenue
- Visit the beautiful Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- Don't forget to stop for some Greek pastries for
dessert!
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Dunedin:
Take a trip to one of the oldest towns on the West Coast
of Florida, rich with Scottish heritage. Although it
boasts a relaxed lifestyle, there is no shortage of
things to do in this town!
- First stop - breakfast at Kelly's, an absolute
must!
- Visiting in the spring? Don't miss our boys of
summer, as the
Toronto Bluejays come to Dunedin for
spring training!
- Wander down the streets of Downtown Dunedin to
explore the eclectic shops and antiques.
- For a little adventure, rent bikes or in-line
skates and make your way down the Pinellas Trail.
- Do a little sight-seeing in the park and marina.
- For swimming, fishing, boating or nature
exploration, venture over to Honeymoon Island State
Park. Take a ferry ride over to Caledesi Island,
named one of the top 10 beaches in Florida.
- Grab a meal at Bon Appetit and enjoy fantastic
weather and spectacular sunsets.
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Downtown St. Pete:
Known as the "Sunshine City", St. Petersburg holds a
Guinness World Record for logging the most consecutive
days of sunshine - a stretch of 768 days! It's home to a
fantastic variety of museums, recreation, sporting
events and attractions.
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John's Pass Village &
Boardwalk:
Located in the southernmost part of Madeira Beach,
John's Pass is said to have been created by a major
hurricane in 1848. While it began as a quaint fishing
village, time has transformed it into a vibrant shopping
and entertainment district.
- Hop on the Suncoast Trolley and venture South to
experience John's Pass
- Wander through your choice of more than 100
shops, restaurants, galleries and nightclubs
- Step aboard a gambling or sightseeing cruise or
take an excursion on a charter fishing boat!
- Enjoy an ice cream cone as you meander down the
1,100-foot boardwalk and watch the fishermen come
back from sea!
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