where warm emerald tides caress crystal white shores.

Discover seven alluring islands offering unique personalities, natural beauty and a profusion of recreational options.

The pristine shores and waterways of Anna Maria Island and Manasota Key provide exceptional sport fishing as well as birding, kayaking and guided turtle walks along the beach. Sophisticated Longboat Key is ideal for golf, tennis and pampered luxury while Lido the epicenter of shopping, is just a short stroll from the public beach to St. Armands Circle.

Ranked year after year among Americas most beautiful, is Siesta Keys Crescent Beach, where toddlers to seniors relish the feel of ultra-fine, stark white sand. Drive across Caseys one-lane, swing-bridge and glimpse the lodgings of Stephen King and Martina Navratilova. Then head to the Island of Venice where you can sift the sand and find the teeth of fossilized sharks. Theres even a Best Paw Beach Park where you can catch a few rays while paddling with your four-legged friend.

Fortunately, theres more

Sarasotathe cultural center of Floridas West Coast is only a bridge away offering theatre, ballet, opera, symphony and museums as well as Zagat Rated restaurants and nightlife.

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