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275 275 ALT 19 301 301 581 611 699 699 75 75 41 41 41 19 19 92 Dunedin Madeira Beach St. Petersburg Beach Clearwater Largo Seminole Tampa Bay S T. P E T E R S B U R G Apollo Beach Sun City Clearwater Beach Mullet Key Indian Rocks Beach T A M P A Tarpon Springs Tampa International Airport St. Petersburg- Clearwater Intl. Airport Busch Gardens Gulf of Mexico Sunshin e S ky wa y 0 4 miles 0 4 km 2 5 1 6 9 7 8 10 3 TAMPA, ST. PETERSBURG & CLEARWATER AREA 4 60 Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater Area HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT & SPA O O O O O Facing the sands of Clearwater Beach, this resort brings world-class style and beach amenities to the west coast of Florida. All oversized guestrooms and suites feature fully-equipped kitchens, private balconies, and water views. The resort offers a spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, restaurants, lounges, and meeting space. SANDPEARL RESORT O O O O O With a stunning location on the white sands of the pristine Gulf of Mexico beachfront, the Sandpearl Resort's casually elegant surroundings provide guests with a luxurious vacation on the beach. Its guests experience the old Florida tradition of hospitality at this brand-new world-class property. Enjoy concierge attention in this unique setting that unites sea, sun, sand, and sky. CLEARWATER BEACH MARRIOTT SUITES ON SAND KEY O O O H Every room offers sweeping views of Clearwater Bay off your full, private balcony. An aquatic playground showcases a 35-foot cascading waterfall, poolside cabanas, and the kid-friendly Lisa's Klubhouse, featuring supervised activities daily. Antonio's Salon & Day Spa offers more than 25 spa services. Each room sleeps up to six at no additional fee. Amenities include two plasma TVs; A/C; telephone; coffee maker; hairdryer; data port/Internet access; wet bar with refrigerator/microwave; in-house movies; and iron/ironing board. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT O O O H Overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent to the nationally acclaimed Sand Key Preserve, this popular award-winning resort is home to one of Florida's most beautiful beaches. It features 390 well-appointed guestrooms, an array of water sports, lit tennis courts, and a wide variety of restaurants and bars. CLEARWATER BEACH 1 2 3 4 If you're looking for that mythical Treasure Island, you've found it here on the calm, casual west coast of Florida. This shell- collector's destination is just one of the delightful surprises you'll find in the waters between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, from scenic peninsulas to barrier islands like Fort De Soto Park, known for its two fishing piers and its beach, rated among America's best by Dr. Beach. Venture out to St. Pete for shells in yet another form; the region is sprinkled with pre-Columbian Native American shell mounds called middens. Local color isn't only hidden in the past—Tampa during Gasparilla Season paints fade-proof memories. Where else do 56 krewes of pirates host events in the name of their city's last great buccaneer? Or hop on pirate cruises like they do in Clearwater and St. John's Pass? The internationally influenced Ybor City has longstanding traditions of its own, from cultural festivals to its historic "La Setima" district. Clearwater's Pier 60 takes the spotlight any day of the week around sunset, and the International Plaza and Bay Street right near the airport are showstoppers for shoppers during the day. Finally, Busch Gardens ® and the Museum of Science & Industry continue adding modern shades to a picture of Florida that every mental gallery needs.

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