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| Demographics | 69 |
| Economy | 60 |
| Education | 59 |
| Health | 54 |
| Housing | 37 |
| Infrastructure | 48 |
#76. Clearwater, FL
Sunset lovers and beach enthusiasts, Clearwater, FL is calling. This Florida city outside of Tampa is known for its gorgeous white sand beaches and Pier 60, which holds a nightly festival with music, street performers and crafts. You’ll also have close access to Tampa International and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
Top Colleges/Universities: St. Petersburg College’s Clearwater campus
Top Industries & Employers: Tourism, health services, manufacturing and finance are top industries.
Weekend Plans: Enjoy Clearwater’s white sand beach and visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a marine life rescue, and see Winter and Hope, the dolphin stars of “Dolphin Tale” and “Dolphin Tale 2.”
Favorite Place to Feast: Frenchy’s, which is famous for its super grouper sandwich.
Beloved Beverage: Enjoy Gulf views and sip a Key Lime Colada at Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill and Bar.
Outdoorsy Activity: Slip away to Caladesi Island, a serene beach that you can reach by ferry and that’s great for bird-watching and beachcombing.
Rooftop Bar: Enjoy pastel sunsets and tropical drinks at Jimmy’s Crow Nest.
Why Your Pet Will Love It, Too: Sand Key Park has white sand beaches and a dog park for your furry friend to run around.
Remote Work Perk: Breaks on the beach. Does it get any better than that?
One More Thing … TripAdvisor has declared Clearwater Beach the best beach in America.
– Brittany Anas
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