W
Whether your
passion is
enjoying a day
on the water,
exploring Florida's rich histor y with
a tour back in time, or experiencing a
variety of arts and cultural amenities,
Florida's Suncoast is unmatched in
the number of gems and riches that
can be explored from Tampa Bay to
Boca Grande.
e breathtak ing views of the
Sunshine Sky way Bridge and its
surrounding inlets offer some of
the area's best fishing spots. Fort
DeSoto is the perfect place to kayak
through the winding tunnels of
mangroves. e islands offer a unique
combination of both natural and
Florida's unspoiled natural habitats to
explore.
A rts and culture fills the streets of
St. Petersburg with its revitalized
downtown district along Beach Drive
and surrounding streets. A rt lovers
from around the world converge on
the Suncoast to enjoy a wealth of
collections from some of the world's
best-k nown artists, from the Salvador
Dali Museum in St. Petersburg , the
sprawling R ingling Museum and
estate in Sarasota, or the Tampa
Museum of A rt. Exploring the rich
histor y of Tampa's Ybor City is also a
favorite stop to enjoy a café con leche
and tour the cigar museum.
Farther south in Sarasota, the
city also offers several world-class
entertainment and theater options to
enjoy, from the ballet to the orchestra
to the performing arts. Enjoy miles
of unspoiled, pristine beaches from
A nna Maria Island to Longboat Key
to Lido Beach. Comb the miles of
famous beaches in Venice for prized
sharks teeth. As the second largest
estuar y in Florida, Charloe Harbor
is a popular destination for sports
fishermen and snorkeling , and offers a
bev y of eco-tourism options to enjoy.
Secluded Boca Grande marries luxur y
with old Florida histor y with the
Gasparilla Inn & Club, a private resort
that has hosted dignitaries and former
presidents over the past centur y.
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