St. Petersburg / Clearwater Film Commission

This "Best Beach Town" is a busy, active spot with activities for all ages, including water fun, volleyball, fishing, people watching, Sunsets at Pier 60 and even surf wheelchairs for the disabled. Beach Walk offers an attractive pedestrian walkway along the beach.

This quaint small town boasts a vibrant shopping district on Main Street day and night. Local boutiques and an impressive array of quality restaurants create a lively district that ends at the Dunedin Municipal Pier.

The park's 1,100 acres of world-class beaches and birdwatching areas can accommodate beachgoers along with the staging needs for a commercial or movie crew. Its five islands are all accessible by vehicle, and the park has spacious parking lots.

This laid-back artistic village is anchored by the historic Gulfport Casino, a quonset-style community center. All its galleries, restaurants, bars and businesses are independently owned.

St. Petersburg, St. Pete, the "Burg" ? in its homey and friendly downtown, there's an abundance of restaurants, live music, art galleries, marinas, green space and lounges to fulfill production needs while working ? and to savor in off hours.

Right in the heart of the area, here you'll find more than 150 acres of gardens filled with flora and fauna including a dazzling array of tropical plants - from fruits and herbs to hibiscus and bromeliads.

"Mad Beach" buzzes with a boardwalk shopping district, Johns Pass Village, and a busy beach with a marina and ample opportunity to shoot dolphins and boats.

Treasure Island has a diverse landscape with luxury resorts, kitschy hotels and small inns that line three miles of sparkling sand. The beach bars and beach drum circle add to its uniqueness.

On the Gulf of Mexico, St. Pete Beach has world-renowned resorts, mom-and-pop motels and quaint B&Bs. A variety of restaurants caters to everyone from barefoot beachgoers to fine dining connoisseurs. Resorts and vendors offer many activities, and the city hosts art strolls, gallery openings and beach pops concerts.

Bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway on the east and the Gulf of Mexico on the west, this small community features a gorgeous white-sand beach, and locally owned eateries and shops with a quaint feel.

With acres of hardwood trees and a large ceremonial mound from an ancient Indian settlement, this park in Safety Harbor is a perfect backdrop for an outdoor shoot.