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The beaches of Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Key Bradenton, Venice, and Port Charlotte
A guide to Florida's Gulf Coast beaches
Sun safe guidelines and UV index
Find boat & kayack rentals, yacht charters, sunset cruise reservations
All your favorites! Scuba diving, parasailing, fishing, canoing, kayacking and swimming with dolphins
Boating and fishing on the gulf coast
Tour the gulf coast's golf courses and country clubs
The best of the gulf coast's theater, film, dance, museums, art galleries, nightclubs and entertainment.
Where to shop - where to dine
School information
Tour the gulf coast neighborhoods
Gulf coast area maps, weather & tide tables
The white sugar sand beaches of Siesta Key Casey Key's beaches are a seashell hunters paradise! The prisitine beach and crystal waters of Anna Maria Island Starfish on Longboat Key's sandy beach.    

 

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Helpful tips on Florida Sun Safety!

  • Minimize exposure to the sun during the hours when exposure could be most damaging, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Typically, exposure at
    8 a.m. or 4 p.m. is only one third that at midday. Try getting outdoor activities accomplished during minimum exposure hours. Remember, however, you can still get a sunburn even in the mid-afternoon.

  • Remember that incidental time in the sun can add up to long-term sun damage, including the time spent walking the dog, window shopping, performing outdoor chores, or jogging at lunch. Even on overcast days, 30 to 60 percent of the sun's rays can penetrate to the Earth's surface.
  • Wear a hat and other protective clothing, as well as sunglasses, to protect your body from too much sun.

  • Use 'broad spectrum sunscreens,' which are those that contain active ingredients that absorb at least 85 percent of the UVA and UVB rays of the sun. Read labels carefully and choose a broad spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15, which filters out both UVA and UVB radiation.

  • Apply sunscreen liberally to all exposed skin, about 20 minutes before exposure, especially to easily overlooked areas like the rims of the ears, the back of the neck, and the tops of the feet. For an average adult, the recommended dose is 1 ounce, or one quarter of a 4-ounce bottle, per application. Reapply every 2 hours, after being in the water, or after exercising and sweating.
Find fossilized Sharks teeth on Venice's uncultivated beaches The natural, unspoiled shore of the Venice beaches Meander a scenic boardwalk that winds through Florida mangroves Enjoy spectacular views, scenic overlooks and nature trails at Lido Key beaches

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