Thanks, TPAbound for the additions of Siesta Key and Rainbow Springs. I'd like to say a great idea posted is also Cedar Key , take US 41 when you leave Rainbow Springs,go north a few miles to Williston and take US 27 west to Bronson.When you get to the crossroads there at SR26 take it west to Cedar Key.When you leave Cedar Key, if headed back to TPA, take SR26 to US 19, go south to Crystal River and Homosassa Springs especially see the springs and famous fishbowl.You'll see thousands of fish and manatees at the park, check this out also at the state parks website.You can't go wrong,head back to TPA by going a few miles south on 19/98 and cut off on the Suncoast Parkway toll road that ends just west of the Tampa Airport.That IS seeing real Florida.I am a native from the Tampa Bay area and think we are all blessed with places like this. (and it's a relaxing drive too for the most part)