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Florida's miles of beaches both on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf, are some of the top spots for sand and sun in the world.

Fort DeSoto Beach (left), Caladesi Island State Park (below) and Cape Florida State Recreational Area ranked in the top ten US beaches in 2003 and continues its reputation as a top beach in the Sunshine State.

Florida Beach Guide - One stop browsing to find the top beaches, from the obvious to the offbeat, from Pensicola down to the Florida Keys searchable from a dropdown menu or clickable map. Just listen to those waves...

Daytona Beach Area Official Visitor Information - A good overall resource including what to see and do, dining, lodging, live beach cams, e-cards and screensavers, calendar of events.

City of Fort Lauderdale - Leisure - Probably the only guide you'll need to the area with extensive info on the world's famous Spring Break beach, along with city parks, sports and recreation, dining, lodging, plus a photo tour and lots of related resources.

Spring Break in Florida - A brief overview to all the action with information on the most popular beaches with college crowds who just want to have fun...

Best of the Florida Keys - Dynamic and colorful with info on Key Largo, Marathon, Key West, Big Pine Key and more, including a RealPlayer slide show, tips on getting around, travel FAQ, area history, maps, restaurant and lodging, weather info.

Caladesi Island State Park- Find out why this is considered one of the top ten beaches in the nation, featuring a downloadable brochure to whet your appetite along with practical information on what to do and see, directions, park fees, current water quality.

Florida's Beach - St. Petersburg-Clearwater, that is. With a central Florida location and comprehensive guide to the area's attractions featuring the top beaches, a beach finder, sports and recreation guide, lodging and more.

Visiting Lake Placid Florida - Offering 27 clear, freshwater lakes for fishing, swimming and other outdoor summer fun. Check out amenities, event calendar, pictures and driving directions.

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