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		<title>Unleash the Fun! Dog-Friendly Beaches and Vacation Rentals Await You and Your Pup!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/dog-friendly-beaches/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Large Ketcham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[He or she may be your family’s best friend, but when it comes to including Fifi or Fido on your next beach excursion, knowing where your pooch will be welcome can take extra planning. There are plenty of dog-friendly beaches in Florida and Alabama, including the ones highlighted below. We’ve also featured several pet-friendly vacation [&#8230;]
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		<title>Easter Happenings Will Soon Be Hopping on the Gulf Coast!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/easter-happenings/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fort Walton Beach]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[All along the Destin, Sandestin and 30A coasts, communities are getting ready to celebrate Easter with live music, egg hunts, bunny visits, and more — and visitors of all ages are welcome to join in. Following is a list of several Destin, Sandestin and 30A Easter events. Easter Celebrations in Destin and 30A — Sunday, [&#8230;]
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		<title>Jellyfish Facts: Safety Tips, Sting First Aid, and Fun Things To Know</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/jellyfish-facts/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 08:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Alabama Beaches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Northwest Florida]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Safely exhibited behind the glass of an aquarium, jellyfish, with their fluorescent colors, spots, stripes, and other markings, can be real crowd pleasers. However, a close encounter with a jellyfish in the ocean or on the beach can have painful consequences for vacationers. The good news is that these stinging nuisances, which are found abundantly [&#8230;]
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		<title>The Siesta Fiesta Art Festival Offers Unique Creations of Artists from Across the Nation</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/siesta-fiesta-art-festival-celebrates-40-years/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Siesta Fiesta]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Siesta Key art festival]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in a delightful array of handmade arts and crafts during this year&#8217;s Siesta Fiesta Art Festival. The annual block party is scheduled for May 4-5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in beautiful downtown Sarasota, Florida. The Street Fair setting will be in 5 Points Park and will showcase the unique creations of artists and [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/siesta-fiesta-art-festival-celebrates-40-years/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival: Ready, Set, Build Sand Sculptures!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/pier-60-sugar-sand-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pier 60 sand sculpture contest]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The sugar-white sands of Clearwater Beach will soon become raw material for works of art during the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. Sixteen of the world’s best sand sculptors are lined up to participate in this year’s 10th annual festival. It&#8217;s scheduled for March 29th &#8211; April 14th and themed “Sands of Time.” These incredible [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/pier-60-sugar-sand-festival/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Visit Tampa Bay Blues Festival, Banish the Lingering Winter Blahs</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/visit-tampa-bay-blues-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 19:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida blues festivals]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[St. Petersburg, Florida, comes alive with the blues at Vinoy Waterfront Park during the highly acclaimed Tampa Bay Blues Festival. Hailed as one of the world’s finest blues music events, the festival, scheduled this year for April 6-8, packs out the house with three days of legendary sounds from some of the biggest names in [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/visit-tampa-bay-blues-festival/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Celebrate Art at Springfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/springfest-festival-of-fine-arts-and-fine-crafts/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida art festivals]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Head to the Anna Maria Island Art League’s 30th Annual Springfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts and dive into art of all colors, textures, and mediums. Held each year in Holmes Beach, the biggest community on this beautiful barrier island, Springfest brings people of all ages together to share its three biggest attractions [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/springfest-festival-of-fine-arts-and-fine-crafts/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Make a Run for It in the Boca Grande 5K Run and Fun Walk</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/boca-grande-5k-run-and-fun-walk/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You know you love to run. And you know you love the beach. So, what are you waiting for? Join the folks at Boca Grande Community Center for an island 5K Run and Fun Walk through the historic town, one of Southwest Florida’s premier spots to take in the sun. Not only is the event [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/boca-grande-5k-run-and-fun-walk/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Festive Naples, Florida, Cocktail Party Raises Funds &#8220;For the Love of Art&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/naples-for-the-love-of-art/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:55:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Art connoisseurs know that the love of art comes from the heart, bringing joy and visual engagement. So it’s no wonder that “For the Love of Art,”  a festive cocktail party/gala organized by the Naples Art Association, is a highly anticipated event that has become as unique as the artistic creativity and artists it showcases. [&#8230;]
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		<title>ArtFest Fort Myers  – Waterfront Event Is Southwest Florida’s Premier Art Festival</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/artfest-fort-myers-is-southwest-floridas-premier-art-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you ever need a reason to head to the beach, ArtFest Fort Myers is destined to be one of them. The popular event gives you all the fun and sun you need wrapped in one sweet weekend. Held each February on the city’s beautiful waterfront, ArtFest features original artwork from more than 200 experienced [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/artfest-fort-myers-is-southwest-floridas-premier-art-festival/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Venice, Florida Christmas Boat Parade Dazzles Visitors</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/venice-florida-christmas-boat-parade/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Milberger Moore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 19:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Intracoastal Waterway will become a sea of floating holiday-light displays on December 2nd during the 35th annual Venice, Florida Christmas Boat Parade. Seasoned boating enthusiasts and novices alike will take to the water for the magical evening and a chance to claim top spot for the best-decorated holiday boat. The parade is set to [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/venice-florida-christmas-boat-parade/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>“Papa” Enthusiasts Pour Into Key West for 2017 Hemingway Days</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/hemingway-days-key-west/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Large Ketcham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 14:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ernest Hemingway in Key West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Key West Hemingway Days]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come one! Come all! Whether you’re a devoted Hemingway fan, a Key West lover, a white-bearded “Papa” Hemingway look alike, a fisherman, a paddleboard pro, a 5K enthusiast, a big-time partier, or all of the above, you’re in for six days of unrivaled fun at 2017 Hemingway Days. The 37th annual celebration of the life [&#8230;]
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		<title>Fort Myers Hosts Fifth Annual Fort Rock Festival, April 29 – 30</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/fort-rock-festival/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alison Large Ketcham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2017 20:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida Rock Festivals]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Music and beach lovers will experience rock-and-roll heaven on earth at the Monster Energy fifth annual Fort Rock Festival, Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. South Florida’s biggest rock festival will feature two stages with a lineup of artists that is sure to appeal to rock-and-roll [&#8230;]
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		<title>Key West Fishing is the Stuff of Legends</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/key-west-fishing/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2015 16:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[fishing in Key West]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you fish in the crystal clear turquoise waters surrounding Key West, Florida, you’re entering into a world where fishing legends were born. There’s no escaping the influence that fishing greats such as Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey have had on generations of fishermen, whether they’re seasoned professionals or just taking up the sport. Hemingway [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/key-west-fishing/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How To Pack the Perfect Beach Bag</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/what-to-pack-in-a-beach-bag/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[S. Lynne]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Alabama Beaches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Destin]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The best way to ensure a relaxing day at the beach is to start with a little planning. Giving some thought to what to pack in a beach bag means you won’t get settled on the sand only to discover that your bottled water and sunscreen are back at your condo or hotel room. Following [&#8230;]
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		<title>Beach Plants and Sand Dunes Were Made for Each Other</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/beach-plants-and-sand-dunes-were-made-for-each-other/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast plants and vegetation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[We all know how pretty sand dunes are, but did you know that sand dune systems on the Florida and Alabama beaches are formed by wave and wind action and help to protect mainland areas from tropical storms and hurricanes?  The sand dunes, which have evolved over millions of years, actually help to absorb the vast [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/beach-plants-and-sand-dunes-were-made-for-each-other/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why not Spend a Day in the Everglades?</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/why-not-spend-a-day-in-the-everglades/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 00:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; The Florida Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands make up one of North America’s most intriguing and beautiful untouched wilderness areas. This rugged subtropical landscape is everything you’d expect it to be and more!   Grass prairies, distant marshes, remote lakes and pristine tropical forests stretch as far as the eye can see.   You’ll be truly [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/why-not-spend-a-day-in-the-everglades/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Kicking Back on Fort Myers Beach</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/kickin-back-on-fort-myers-beach/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The best thing about Ft. Myers Beach is that you can choose to do everything or nothing at all! If you’re feeling adventurous, there is always plenty of activity to be found in the Times Square entertainment district at the north end of the island. Just follow the green and white “Fort Meyers Beach” signs [&#8230;]
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		<title>Camp Helen State Park</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/camp-helen-state-park/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Camp Helen Panama City Beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida State Parks]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Camp Helen is a day park located west of Panama City Beach just inside Bay County on U.S. 98 at the west end of the Phillips Inlet Bridge. The park is bordered on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell, one of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida. Named after an [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/camp-helen-state-park/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Lovers Key</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/lovers-key/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lovers key]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Lovers Keys is a natural undeveloped barrier island between nearby Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach which offers outdoor enthusiasts excellent opportunities for shelling, swimming, sunbathing, hiking, fishing, boating and much more! Once a courting site for young couples prior to the construction of Bonita Beach Causeway, the island is best known today for [&#8230;]
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		<title>Gasparilla Island</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/gasparilla-island/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charlotte Harbor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida State Parks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gasparilla Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast Vacations]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gasparilla Island is a scenic barrier island located just off the southwest coast of Florida between Fort Myers and Sarasota. Separated from the mainland by Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor, this idyllic tropical island boasts recreational opportunities for swimming, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving and nature viewing along with world-renowned fishing! If you enjoy saltwater [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/gasparilla-island/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Caledesi Island State Park</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/caledesi-island-state-park/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caledesi Island State Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clearwater Beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Beach Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida State Parks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gulf Coast Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kayaking in Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nature trails in Florida]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Caledesi Island is the only natural island on Florida’s Gulf Coast where you can enjoy the nation’s #1 rated beach, take a hike, go kayaking, have a picnic, and visit the island’s snack bar and gift shop–all in the same day! Beach lovers can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. Not only that, but the island [&#8230;]
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		<title>Sight Fishing on the Flats</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/sight-fishing-on-the-flats/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sight casting for permit and bonefish on the flats in the Florida Keys is like no other fishing experience you’ll ever have. The fishing guide is paid to expertly maneuver one or two anglers across the flats in a specially designed shallow water skiff. Standing on a raised platform so that he can spot tailing [&#8230;]
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		<title>Let’s Go Fishing in Marco Island!</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/lets-go-fishing-in-marco-island/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deep Sea Fishing Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Beach Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Fishing Charters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marco Island Fishing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Marco Island, located on the Gulf of Mexico in sunny Southwest Florida, where you can enjoy saltwater fishing at its finest. As the largest of the 10,000 Islands chain which stretches south all the way to Florida Bay and the Florida Keys, Marco Island is the northern gateway to a unique pristine coastal [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/lets-go-fishing-in-marco-island/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fishing Adventures in Boca Grande</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/fishing-adventures-in-boca-grande/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boca Grande Fishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deep Sea Fishing Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Beach Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Fishing Charters]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you come to Boca Grande in Southwest Florida, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy guided fishing adventures in some of the most famous fishing waters in the state! The backwater habitat surrounding Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island, Matlacha Pass and Gasparilla Sound has been referred to as an angler’s paradise and for good reason. Within [&#8230;]
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		<title>A Taste of Spain in Sunny Florida</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/a-taste-of-spain-in-sunny-florida/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Beach Vacations]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since 1905, Columbia Restaurant has been serving up authentic Spanish cuisine in beautiful open-air Mediterranean-style surroundings. As Florida’s oldest and most time-honored Spanish restaurant, Columbia Restaurant has been family-owned and operated for five generations. Serving up a long list of delicious recipes in the classic Spanish tradition, it is little wonder that Columbia has been [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/a-taste-of-spain-in-sunny-florida/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Island Living in the Florida Keys</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/island-living-in-the-florida-keys/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Beach Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Keys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Islamorado]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Key Largo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Key West]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Imagine a lifestyle so sublime and so removed you’ll swear you’re on a deserted isle somewhere in the middle of the Caribbean. Throw in some “R &#38; R”, snorkeling, palm trees, and reggae music and you’ll have all the ingredients for fun in the sun in the Florida Keys! From the time you arrive in [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/island-living-in-the-florida-keys/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Naples and Marco Island Are Heaven On Earth</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/naples-and-marco-island-are-heaven-on-earth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida beach vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marco Island Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Naples Florida]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The innkeepers are all fond of saying “My pleasure” in this corner of Southwest Florida, and believe me, after you visit Naples and Marco Island the pleasure will be all yours. The Mediterranean influences are evident everywhere you look in this luxurious corner of the state which is known as “Florida’s Last Paradise”, and certainly [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/naples-and-marco-island-are-heaven-on-earth/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Puttin’ on the Ritz in Sarasota &#038; Siesta Key</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/puttin-on-the-ritz-in-sarasota-siesta-key/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida beach vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sarasota FL travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sarasota Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Siesta Key FL hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Siesta Key Florida]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re ready for the adventure of a lifetime, there’s no better time to start than right now! Sarasota, Florida has everything you’d expect–haute couture, fabulous dining, and a charming mix of Mediterranean and Southwest Florida influences. There are beautiful harbors, majestic condominiums, modern high-rises and gleaming yachts of just about every size and description [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/puttin-on-the-ritz-in-sarasota-siesta-key/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Clearwater &#038; St. Pete Always On My Mind</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/clearwater-st-pete-always-on-my-mind/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clearwater Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Beach Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach FL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Petersburg Florida]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[One visit to the Clearwater-St. Pete area is normally all it takes to make this a regular stop on your annual vacation itinerary. There’s so much to do, it’s hard to know where to begin. For starters, I would suggest taking the Courtney Campbell Causeway east over the Tampa Bay to Pinellas County, then following [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/clearwater-st-pete-always-on-my-mind/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>See Ya on Anna Maria</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/see-ya-on-anna-maria/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anna Maria Island Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anna Maria Island Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anna Maria Vacation Home Rentals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Vacation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anna Maria Island, located just off the southwest coast of Florida, was first discovered by local Indian tribes and later by Spanish explorers, but it wasn’t until the early 1900’s that that the island began to be settled. Much has changed since those early days, but even now Anna Maria Island has a certain innocence [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/see-ya-on-anna-maria/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Living Is Easy On Sanibel and Captiva</title>
		<link>https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/living-is-easy-on-sanibel-and-captiva/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlie Peay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Southwest Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Captiva]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanibel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanibel FL Resorts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sanibel Island Florida Vacations]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[From the moment you cross over the newly renovated Causeway Bridge onto Sanibel Island ($6.00 toll for all 4-wheel vehicles), there is a mixed sense of coming home, nostalgia, and time standing still…but above all a profound sense of relief that you’ve finally made it back to this idyllic spot on the planet which surely [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://blog.beachguide.com/southwest-florida/living-is-easy-on-sanibel-and-captiva/">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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