It's summertime, and the living is miserable. <\/p>\n
If you want relief from oppressive heat and humidity, think of how your fur-coat-clad best friend feels. So where can you take a hot hound to cool off? <\/p>\n
Algiers Beach in Gulfside City Park on Sanibel Island was just named one of the top eight dog beaches in the country by VetStreet.com, a commercial and educational website. It was the only Florida beach named to the list, though like most dog beaches you are required to keep your pooch on a leash at all times. <\/p>\n
\"There are so many things here that are accessible to dogs and dog owners,\" says Lee Rose of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau. \"We have several hotel properties that accept dogs, and more and more restaurants are welcoming them as well.\" <\/p>\n
Great if you don't mind driving to Sanibel. <\/p>\n
If you're looking for something closer to Orlando, there are other choices. <\/p>\n
Lake Baldwin Park <\/p>\n
The place formerly known as Fleet Peeples Park isn't a true beach in the sand and surf sense. But it one of the rare places among Central Florida parks where dogs can swim. You'll find doggy drinking fountains, a dog-wash area and a fenced small-dog area. <\/p>\n
Most days you'll also find Winter Park retiree Wesley Hunt and her two 9-year-old rescues, a golden retriever and Brittany spaniel mix. \"My dogs love the water,\" she says. \"I think the park is a real treasure.\" <\/p>\n
Smyrna Dunes Park <\/p>\n
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