Best of the Bay
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BEACH GUIDE
A look at the Gulf coast beaches
Ready for a weekend getaway or vacation? Our beach profiles describe the area and include
lists of things do to, local restaurants and attractions.
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Victor Junco/Tribune photo
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Best beach bars
Like frozen daiquiris, beach bars take the pain out of summertime's smoldering heat. And like those chilly concoctions made of rum and strawberries, bananas or tangy lime juice, Bay area beach bars have some things in common - but each has its own personality.
 Best beach bars
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BEST BEACHES
Florida beaches among nation's best
Not much has changed according to Dr. Beach, and that's good news for the Bay area. Stephen "Dr. Beach" Leatherman released his annual "America's Best Beaches" list this week and Caladesi and Fort DeSoto are in the Top 10 again.
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Florida beaches photo gallery
No. 1 beach: Poipu, HI
Delnor-Wiggins State park
Top 20 beaches for 2001
Top 20 beaches for 2000
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Video:
Gail Bottone, author of "Florida Beachfront Lodgings: The West Coast," spent almost two years researching hotels, motels, condos and cottages located on directly on the beach.
Multimedia report
News Channel 8's Nerissa Prest travels to Fort DeSoto to find out why the park is among the Top 10 beaches in America.
Multimedia report
It is owned by the federal government, managed by the state and treasured by some 80,000 visitors. Yet no one lays claim to Egmont Key, securing the future of the historic island refuge at the mouth of Tampa Bay.
Multimedia report
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• Beach photo contest gallery
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