Climate: Average temperature is 73°.
Airport & Flight Accessibility: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, or Tampa International Airport, located 30-45 minutes from the beach.
City Personality: Home to top-rated beaches plus several distinct communities, from casual beach towns to chic cities. |  | Property Diversity: Historic hotels, beachfront resorts and bed-and-breakfast inns.
Natural Assets: Parks and nature preserves, plus 35 miles of white-sand beaches on some eight major barrier islands.
Golf & Spa: More than 50 courses, including some of Florida's best; world-class resort and day spas. |