Step off the beaten path to discover the fun and artsy town of Gulfport located just a few miles from St. Pete. At this coastal community you can enjoy morning (or evening!) outdoor markets, local brews and live music, shopping, art and fabulous festivals.

If you like a bit of adventure and exploration with your beach vacation, Ft. De Soto Park, Tierra Verde, Pass-A-Grille Beach and Weedon Island are for you.

In this episode, you'll hear from world-traveler/blogger Travelling Ted about his experiences, kayaking, hiking and birding in these beautiful parks. You'll also find out what he considers "Florida's Big Five" of wildlife and where you might spot them!

We'll close out with our host Kerry O'Reilly from the Tampa Bay Times and audio engineer Dave Morrison on the beach at Pass-A-Grille attempting to spot the green flash as the sun sets.

Q: Where can you find the largest collection of Salvador Dali's works this side of Spain, plus Michelin rated restaurants, a children's museum, microbreweries, live music venues, local shops and art galleries all just a few miles from an epic beach?

A: St. Pete and St. Pete Beach

In this episode you'll find out from Tampa Bay Times Food and Dining Critic, Helen Freund and popular local influencer Kathy Fortner some of their favorite spots to eat, drink, shop and enjoy the finest our area has to offer for every generation.

With 35 miles of sun-drenches beaches, and tranquil emerald gulf waters, it's no wonder people flock to St. Pete-Clearwater to enjoy sun, sand and so much more.

In this episode, we'll start at the Florida Botanical Gardens just off the beach where you can relax and refresh strolling through lush gardens of hundreds of varieties of plants, plus native birds and wildlife.

From there, we'll head to the our famous beaches where you'll hear what makes, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, the Redingtons, Madeira Beach and Treasure Island each unique.

We'll wrap up at Hubbard's Marina where you'll pick up tips from local fishing expert Dylan Hubbard on how to make the most of a day on the water.