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1. Clearwater Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Jacksonville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Sarasota

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4. Bok Tower Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Cabbage Key

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6. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Dali Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Everglades National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Honeymoon Island State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Miami

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11. Naples

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12. Orlando

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13. Palm Harbor

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Pine Island

Romantic Islands
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15. Plant City

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16. Punta Gorda

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17. Sanibel Island

Romantic Islands
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18. Tallahassee

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19. Venetian Pool

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20. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Tampa makes a great jumping-off point for exploring the surrounding area. The classic Florida day trip usually involves some time at the beach, and there's no shortage of options to choose from, including the secluded Cabbage Key, the shell-speckled sand on Sanibel Island, and the bustling boardwalk at Clearwater Beach.

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