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Summer 2012

Monday, May 21, 2012

What's the Best Beach in the Tampa Bay Area?

From Caladesi Island to Siesta Key, there are plenty of renowned beaches just a day trip away.

  • READERS' CHOICE
  • Monday, May 21, 2012

With Memorial Day weekend and its rising gas prices on the horizon, we're in luck: There are plenty of celebrated beaches within a one-tank trip of the Tampa Bay area. Which local beach is your favorite? Maybe it's Siesta Key, named best beach in the U.S. in 2011. Farther north, Fort De Soto beach and Caladesi Island took top honors in 2005 and 2008. Or maybe you prefer Anna Maria Island, St. Pete Beach or Clearwater Beach, which are perennial vacation favorites. Here's a rundown of some of the most popular coastal destinations in the greater Bay area — just follow the links below for directions and information. Cast your vote for your favorite beach in the poll below. Did we miss your favorite? Please let us know in the comments. About …

In this Article:

Caladesi Island State Park (in Dunedin Patch), Honeymoon Island State Park (in Dunedin Patch), H. S. "Pop" Stansell Memorial Park (in Palm Harbor Patch), and 1 more ›

Gluten Free Friend

4:05 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Honeymoon Island Beach is my favorite!   more ›

Monday, May 7, 2012

What's the Best Museum in the Tampa Bay Area?

From Sarasota to Tarpon Springs, there are plenty of excellent museums just a day trip away.

  • ARTS
  • Monday, May 7, 2012

School is almost out for the summer, and parents in the Tampa Bay area are in luck: There are plenty of esteemed museums within an hour's drive of the Tampa Bay area. Which local museum is your favorite? Here's a rundown of art, science and history destinations across the Bay area — just follow the links for hours, directions and upcoming events. Cast your vote for your favorite museum in the poll below. Did we miss your favorite? Please let us know in the comments. About Readers' Choice: Voting is open from 9 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Friday. Any ties will be broken based on reader comments and reviews. Poll choices represent a sampling of local businesses and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Would you like a free business listing in the…

In this Article:

Henry B. Plant Museum (in South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch), Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) (in Temple Terrace Patch), G. WIZ Science Museum (in Sarasota Patch), and 13 more ›

Audrie R

11:55 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

BTW, I just heard that St. Petersburg was voted the Best Cultural Destination in the US for a medium sized city the third year running! Hello, that speaks volumes for all of the Arts in the area!!!   more ›

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