Lodging Recommendation
 

Can anyone recommend a nice get-away location / property for family of 5 (2 adults, kids 11-13) preferably on gulf or Keys. Prefer on nice beach with some room to spread out in own little villa or the like. Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks.

Check out Clearwater/St Pete beaches. Beache goes all the way from St/Pete to Cleaarwater. you might find a house on North Clearwater beach for rent. that location would put you in walking distance to everything you would need/want.

Most places in the Keys have very small, man made beaches. While the water is clear and nice, the beaches typically don't extend out.

Also, the panhandle (Destin, Ft Walton Beach, Pensacola) has some great beaches.