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Indiana Randy 06-27-2020 06:05 PM
I vote for Tarpon Springs and Sunset Beach. You can browse the shops in Tarpon Springs, enjoy fabulous Greek restaurants and bakeries, then swim and by all means, watch the sun set from Sunset Beach.

Buzman 06-27-2020 06:59 PM
St. Armands Circle and Lido Key.
The circle is similar to a town square in The Villages, but with the Columbia restaurant for Cuban cuisine and several other really good places. It’s a little more family oriented than the spring break hot spots like Daytona or Clearwater, but those can be really fun!

gpk111 06-27-2020 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mollyb (Post 1793326)
St Augustine!!
St Augustine if you have a 4 wheel drive. Drive on to the beach and just stay in the car if you're concerned.

ANY beach is a must for someone from Nebraska.

greenflash245 06-28-2020 06:13 AM
go to a nude beach. should be lively

Juniper 06-28-2020 07:22 AM
Lido beach / St. Armand’s Circle

dlwretired 06-28-2020 07:24 AM
St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach in Sarasota. A little over 2 hours away. You can enjoy long beaches, fun shopping on the Circle (the only time a mask is advised) and lots of choices for great places to dine outside.

LarsB 06-28-2020 07:35 AM
How about Madeira Beach. Beautiful beach close to John's pass which is a great shopping area and restaurants.

msilagy 06-28-2020 08:23 AM
Madiera Beach with St John's Pass for restaurants and shops and a fun atmosphere. At least more so that other beaches I think. You can walk right over to St John's Pass from the beach. As far as music I'm not sure - maybe in the evenings.

life is fun 06-28-2020 08:34 AM
Honey moon island state park. Go during the week not as crowded! Our favorite is Venice beach and look for sharks teeth

John_W 06-28-2020 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LarsB (Post 1793611)
How about Madeira Beach. Beautiful beach close to John's pass which is a great shopping area and restaurants.
You're right, that's a great little place to eat and shop. Between Madeira Beach and Treasure Island, off St. Petersburg.

Google Maps

https://www.visitflorida.com/bin/vf/...500.imagecache

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Kids would love a ride on the pirate ship. This time of year, motels are cheap along that area, especially since most are older and have to compete with the newer highrises.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dqg-m4M1o...pirateShip.jpg

rugbyjohn 06-28-2020 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Troopie (Post 1792650)
If you could go to a "fun" beach that is within a two-hour drive of The Villages, where would you go?
My cousin will be visiting in a few weeks and I'd like to take her to a beach for the day. I'm not familiar with any of the beaches in Florida -- I don't want a rural/quiet beach -- am looking for a beach that has a lot of fun options such as tourist shopping, music and restaurants. I searched the forums, but didn't find exactly what I'm looking for. I'd really appreciate suggestions. Thanks in advance!
St. Pete beach or Clearwater beach. St Pete has music on the beach in various hotel bars.

Stu from NYC 06-28-2020 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by greenflash245 (Post 1793520)
go to a nude beach. should be lively
Only if they only allow people under 30. Who wants to looks at us old fogies.

MandoMan 06-28-2020 09:56 AM
Caliente Resort is “lively” around the pools.

Stu from NYC 06-28-2020 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Choro&Swing (Post 1793745)
Caliente Resort is “lively” around the pools.
Hmm how lively is lively?

Nick B 06-28-2020 10:55 AM
Clearwater or Anna Maria or St Pete. West Cost is best


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