By Janet K. Keeler Feb. 29 comes around just once every four years, and 2024 has that extra day. What will you do with those 24 hours? Have no idea? Let us help. The obvious way to celebrate Feb. 29 in the Sunshine State is to toast the morning at sunrise on the East Coast and kiss the day goodbye…
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By Lauren Tjaden Florida promises a glittering paradise of sandy beaches that welcome mobility challenged beachgoers with perks like beach access ramps, beach wheelchairs and ADA parking. Check out these favorites from all around the Sunshine State. Hollywood Beach The classic Florida beach town of…
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COCOA BEACH Where Cocoa Beach is blessed with a sandy smorgasbord of inviting beaches, including Coconuts Beach, Alan Shepherd Park, Sidney Fisher Park, Lori Wilson Park and Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park. At the center of the fun is the beach at Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier, located at 401 Meade Ave…
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DAYTONA BEACH Where While Daytona Beach has 26 beach access points and numerous parks, the center of the action is Breakers Oceanfront Park, located at 13 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, just south of the iconic Daytona Beach Main Street Pier. Vibe Dubbed “World’s Most Famous Beach” by…
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FLAGLER BEACH Where Flagler Beach Municipal Pier is located at 215 S Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, FL 32136, plus you’ll find multiple street beach accesses north and south of it. The beach is pet-friendly north of N. 10th Street and south of S. 10th Street. Vibe Laidback, quirky, and hip…
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ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH Where St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080, marks the northern tip of St. Augustine Beach. Here’s a map of beach access points. Click on each one to view its amenities. Vibe Popular and active, historic St. Augustine Beach…
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JACKSONVILLE BEACH Where The beach runs east of 1st Street for the entire length of Jacksonville; here’s a map. Jax Beach Pier, at the center of the action, is located at 503 1st Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Vibe Kicked back, with a strong surfing culture and a vast array of paddling…
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PANAMA CITY BEACH Where With over 100 beach accesses spanning 27 miles, you have plenty of beaches to choose from in Panama City Beach. Russell-Fields Pier, located at 16201 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 32413, marks the center of this sandy smorgasbord. It’s directly across the street…
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PENSACOLA BEACH Where The Pensacola Beach area tempts beach lovers with a stunning array of white sand beaches, which include two dog beaches and Opal Beach, a hidden escape in Gulf Islands National Seashore. But none is more famous than Casino Beach, sited at 20 Casino Beach Blvd., Pensacola…
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SIESTA KEY Where The eight-mile-long barrier island of Siesta Key encompasses Palmer Point Beach, Turtle Beach, Crescent Beach and Siesta Beach, located at 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242. Vibe Laid back, stunning, and plenty to do. Set just a splash down the road from Siesta Key Village, a…
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