Here we are in Central Florida and the kids want to go to a beach. Where do we go? An article in the Orlando Sentinel lists the five closest beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and seven beaches on the Gulf Coast. Driving times and descriptions of the beaches make it easy to decide where to head. Get the information at http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/beach/orl-closestorlando-story,0,4514450.story.
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