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>> I am looking for family friendly beach with in an hour or so from Tampa. A beach with umbrella rentals and restaurants near by.
@foxymama: Yep Clearwater Beach fits the bill too!!
@Jpgurl:
Are there shells there? How is the water color?
@foxymama: the water is so clear- and a beautiful azure color. The sand is bright white and sugar soft.The shelling is fabulous- ESP if you walk to the North part of the island. Lots of Sand Dollars- BUT please do not go out to the sand bar to dig them up- they are living creatures that are key component to the environment. I've seen people dig them up and bring them onshore and bleach them. I have jars and jars of shells and sand dollars( the ones that wash ashore are dead). My favorite she'll is the shark eyes. You can also find real sharks teeth. There are horseshoe crabs, tons of Dolphins, schools of small sting rays- they run up and down the shore at dawn catching breakfast. There's a "pirate" ship at the marina that provides cruises- kids love that. Also parasailing and boat rentals.
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