Step into the crystal clear waters and take in the natural beauty of this pristine park where Tampa Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico. Fort De Soto offers miles of white sand, beautiful turquoise blue waters, nature trails, fishing piers, and much more! Next time you’re looking for the perfect beach day or a day to explore nature, visit Fort De Soto on Florida’s West Coast! 😎🏝️☀️ • • • • • #hiddengem #beach #crystalclearwater #beachday #nature #beachlover #tampabay #gulfofmexico #thingstodotampabay

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Relax on one of Tampa Bay’s most hidden gem beaches: Sunset Beach! 🏖️ Sunset Beach is located on the southern end of Treasure Island and just north of St. Pete Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. This pristine shoreline offers a serene picturesque beach with calm waters and laidback beach vibes. Next time you’re looking for a relaxing beach day, visit beautiful Sunset Beach on Florida’s West Coast! 😎🏖️☀️ • • • • • #hiddengem #hiddenbeach #sunsetbeach #stpetebeach #whitesandbeach #paradise #thingstod

A Bradenton man caused dozens of protected shorebirds to flee their nests when he landed his company’s helicopter earlier this month on the southern tip of Egmont Key State Park, a protected area where tens of thousands of birds have gathered for breeding season, according to Florida wildlife officials. Video of the incident, obtained by the Tampa Bay Times, shows the helicopter’s whirring rotors stirring up sand and flocks of shorebirds retreating from their beach nests on the restricted wildli

This #tinyguy was trying to hitch a ride! When they figured out they couldn’t grab on, they started running beside us 😂😂 Blue crabs like this one are a common sight out at Shell Key, but their distinct behaviors are always fun to encounter! 🦀 Want to go on an adventure that brings you closer to wildlife? Then look no further than our guided clear kayak tours!🏝️☀️ 📍Shell Key Preserve, just minutes from St. Pete, FL Kayak, tour, things to do, wildlife, clear kayak, Florida, Tampa bay, St. Pet