Look, we can sit here and discuss the merits of the plethora of bars/clubs/restaurants and other assorted establishments, but the bottom line is this: take a stroll down by the water during the world-renowned Clearwater Beach sunset. It´s quiet, romantic, (vaguely) private and a great place to show that you´re a sensitive person. No really, you are. Plus, dress code on the beach calls for bathing suits. You can get a good look at your date´s level of — shall we say — physical fitness before deciding how you want this date to end and whether you might want another.
This article appears in Sep 22-28, 2004.