BeachHunter's Florida Gulf Beaches Access Guidebook
http://www.beachhunter.net/book.htm
There are so many different types of beaches on the west central and southwest Gulf coast of Florida that it can be hard to decide which one is the best for you. Whether you want to pick one or try them all, this book has the information you need.

It covers more than 120 beach access points from Anclote Key near Tarpon Springs, to Marco Island down near the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands.

Detailed Information on:
Where the beaches are located and descriptions of the islands.
Famous beaches, infamous beaches, and beaches known only to the locals.
Where to park.
Access fees. Free beaches and where to find them.
Natural and manmade features.
Weather and water temperatures.
Food and facilities.
How to be safe from sharks, jellyfish, stingrays and other scary things.
Beaches for camping, surfing and snorkeling.
Dog beaches.
Gay beaches.
Nude beaches.
Includes 21 helpful maps and 127 black and white photographs taken by the author.
Details and personal recommendations on more than 120 beaches from Tarpon Springs to Marco Island.
Covers beaches at the following locations:
Anclote Key
Tarpon Springs
Honeymoon Island
Caladesi Island
Clearwater Beach
Sand Key
Belleair Beach
Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Shores
Redington Shores
North Redington Beach
Madeira Beach
Treasure Island
St. Pete Beach
Shell Key
Egmont Key
Fort Desoto
Anna Maria Island
Longboat Key
Lido Key
Siesta Key
Casey Key
Venice Beaches
Manasota Key
Knight Island (Palm Island)
Don Pedro Island
Little Gasparilla Island
Gasparilla Island (Boca Grande)
La Costa Island (Cayo Costa Island State Park)
Sanibel and Captiva
Estero Island (Fort Myers Beach)
Lover's Key
Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach
Naples Beaches
Marco Island Beaches