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Gulfport Gecko Fest:

Dress in your wacky best and enjoy the annual parade in this offbeat, artsy town on the Gulf.

Gecko Mobile:

Kids always welcome at this end of summer celebration.

Quirky Gecko Fest

Gulfport Goes Gecko!

Celebrate the end of summer in a uniquely wacky way. Think of it as Mardi Gras meets the Renaissance -- then throw in a healthy dose of colorful gecko costumes and you’ll get a sense of this whimsical send off to summer. Celebrating its’ 10th year in the funky town of Gulfport, Gecko Fest is your chance to dress like a lizard, wear your wildest hat and get out your favorite noisemakers.

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State of the Arts:

The Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg attracts art lovers with the most comprehensive collection of the Spanish artist's work. Here, guests admire Hallucinogenic Toreador.
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Escape to America's #1 Beach:

With its remote location, forts, bike trails and miles of sea oats-lined sands, it's no wonder that travel site TripAdvisor's online community named Fort De Soto Park the top beach in the nation.
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The Sound of Music:

St. Pete/Clearwater strums up numerous music festivals, including the Tampa Bay Blues Festival, held in late spring, and the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, held in October.
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