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1. Tampa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Clearwater ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Daytona Beach

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4. Destin

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5. Delray Beach

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6. Pensacola

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7. Florida Keys

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8. Fort Lauderdale

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9. Fort Myers

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10. Gainesville

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11. Jacksonville

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12. Key West

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13. Miami

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14. Naples, Florida

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15. Wakulla, Florida

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16. Orlando, Florida

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17. Panama City Beach

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18. Everglades National Park, Florida

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19. Sanibel

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20. Sarasota

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21. Siesta Key, Florida

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22. St George Island

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23. St. Augustine

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24. St. Petersburg, Florida

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25. Biscayne National Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, Florida is a world of magnificent beaches, spectacular fishing, parks, caves, great diving, and diverse wildlife both above and below water. The cities range from huge, modern Miami to quaint, colorful Key West, and endless fun for the kids of all ages at Orlando’s Walt Disney World. Florida's parks are spectacular, from the world-significant Everglades to the underwater paradise of the Biscayne National Park.

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