Dr B thanks for asking this question and I agree with many of your impressions and of the beaches mentioned.
Howard beach park is OK if you just want to sit and relax by a palm tree but the water is full of seaweed and not enjoyable. Smyrna beach is too far and its shark waters. The other beaches mentioned are just too far. I like Cocoa beach on the Atlantic especially since its a straight highway ride with little traffic and easy to get to (Alan Shepard park next to Ron Jons).
Clearwater beach (Sand key park area) is beautiful and more peaceful than the Pier 60 area. The only problem is the traffic and getting there. I am going to try the directions given by dotti105 and JonhW since 275 through Tampa is such a mess. I will time it and see if I can get there in 1 and 1/2 hours using this new route.
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