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	Terry Tomalin
	Terry Tomalin, the St. Petersburg Times outdoors editor, has traveled from the jungles of South America to the deserts of Australia, but his favorite adventure destination is St. Pete Beach, where he likes to build sand castles with his son Kai and daughter Nia.

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	• Natural Beaches
	• Florida's Real Life Water Parks
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	• Pier-Fection
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	• Kayak Trails Across Florida
	• Key West Calls
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	• Breathtaking Waterways
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