floridastateparks.org, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Other great hotel options in the area include the boutique-style, award-winning Palm Pavilion Inn, and Gulf-front Hyatt Clearwater Beach.

Florida’s sunniest locale is packed with outdoor attractions, including some of the country’s favorite beaches, over 40 golf ...

"With some cold weather a few weeks ago up in the Panhandle, they got over 1,000 turtles that stranded within just a few days," said the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Kelly McNally.