Located in Okalossa County, Florida, Fort Walton Beach is a fishing and beach resort phenomenon. Named one of the Top 100 places to live, it is also teeming with visitors all spring break and summer long. Fort Walton Beach has 24 miles of powder soft beaches to walk upon while you enjoy things such as the sun set, fishing, swimming in the ocean or catching some waves. Families can enjoy one of the beachside parks and the elders can hit up one of the many golf courses for an 18 hole game. There’s so much to do, and what there is to do is only limited by your imagination, so follow me as I describe to you some of the places you can enjoy and leave your mind to wonder.

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With warm, sunny, beaches, fabulous sunsets and crystal clear water, Clearwater Beach is a great place for a weekend getaway or a week at the beach. Clearwater is located just outside Tampa, Florida and visitors will find plenty to do year round. For those into water sports, Clearwater Pass offers direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Boaters will find the calm clear waters of the Gulf a great alternative to the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean. A place where fishermen often target, Snook, Tarpon, Redfish and Sea Trout.
 
Another option is to rent a personal watercraft. It’s a great way to explore the area. Nature lovers may rent a kayak or canoe so they can get up close to birds and other wildlife.
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If you’ve ever spent a late afternoon on the beaches of east central Florida, you probably noticed the lines of brown pelicans flying south around 5:00. Like many Space Coast workers, they’re headed for home - in this case, Pelican Island, located near Sebastian, Florida.

As you drive through the city of Sebastian, you will see signs proudly announcing that Sebastian is the home of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge consists of the three-acre Pelican Island and another couple of acres of surrounding water in the Indian River Lagoon. The Refuge was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903 to protect egrets and other birds from plume hunters, and bears the distinction of being the first wildlife refuge in the United States.

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By Nathan Lewis

Picnic baskets contain all the essentials for a family meal except the food. Flatware, plates, glasses, napkins and a table cloth are generally included with every picnic basket. You will find some baskets that are so well equipped that they also include wine glasses, bottle opener, cutting board and cheese knife. Some picnic baskets also include plastic bags for the trash and dirty dishes. All you need to do is add in your favorite foods and you are ready to hit the roads.

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Vero Beach is an upscale seaside Florida community and located about an hour southeast of Orlando, FL. Its location is ideal for warm weather and water. Vero Beach has many great golf courses, restaurants and resorts.

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