Odd Attractions Great Florida <strong>Beach</strong>es Florida is graced by beaches on every side. If sun and sand is what you seek, you are most definitely in the right place. Mini Golf with Live Gators at Smuggler’s Cove 3815 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, (941) 351-6620 • Smugglersgolf.com This mini golf at Smuggler’s Cove is not your standard mini golf set up. Throughout the facility you’ll find live gators within habitats around each turn. This concept brings new meaning to the expression, “challenging game.” World’s Largest Shuffleboard Courts 559 Mirror Lake Drive North, St Petersburg (727) 822-2083 Whether you are 20 or 80, the World’s Largest Shuffleboard Courts are an absolute must see. These well lit shuffleboards span for what seems like miles. Not only will you and your friends have a blast, but you also learn the history of the legends inducted into the Hall of Fame. Siesta Key Public <strong>Beach</strong> It’s just a quick jaunt from downtown Sarasota. The beaches are white and beautiful with sugar fine sand. They’re wide too, which helps to accommodate the people. This is a popular beach. This is probably the cleanest beach in the area and it’s protected by lifeguards and equipped with restrooms and snack bar. Siesta Village is close by where you can enjoy some great restaurants and beach attire is ok. Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Ft. Myers <strong>Beach</strong> Daytona is often thought of nationally as The Party <strong>Beach</strong>, but we suggest you visit Fort Meyers <strong>Beach</strong> instead. If you are looking for a party and want to do a little mingling, this is the spot. Lots of beach bars, tourists, dives and hotel accommodations. Crescent <strong>Beach</strong>, Siesta Key Located on Siesta Key in an area called Pointof-Rocks. If you like to snorkel, you will enjoy this beach immensely. It’s shallow with lots of flat rock and the fish like to feed here. It’s not very crowded and many don’t know about this wonderful gem. Its major drawback is a lack of parking. Manatee County Public <strong>Beach</strong> Located west of the City of Bradenton, off Manatee Ave. This is such a great family beach. The sand is white and the water is clean, calm and shallow. There are life guards on duty, restrooms, showers, a pier for fishing, picnic area, cafe and even a gift shop. French Café Themed McDonald’s 7344 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, <strong>FL</strong>, (407) 264-0050 If you love McDonald’s, you must see these French themed McDonald’s restaurants. Each menu option boasts a French aspect such as Le Big Mac. These more upscale versions of the franchise also provide non traditional options. These options include portobello eggplant and blackened grouper. Blind Pass <strong>Beach</strong>, Sanibel This beach is great for a little get-a-way. Rent one of the small cottages and take yourself and a loved one away for the weekend. This beach resort offers many restaurants. Smathers <strong>Beach</strong> in Key West A fun beach with plenty to do. If you are the active type you will be in heaven. There are rentals for jet skies and rafts, parasailing, and windsurfing. The water is much too calm for surfing, so there’s no need to lug your board here, but the snorkeling is great and there is a designated swim zone. It’s the longest and one of the best known beaches in Key West. looking for great offers and freebies in your neighborhood - visit localsupersavings.com • ©2015 THE BEST OF magazine • 1-888-816-2295 4
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