I am interested in knowing this also. At first, I was going to visit Cocoa Beach, but couldn't get over my reluctance since I once vacationed on the Gulf side many years ago. Seeing everyone's posts against the Atlantic Side sent my tentative plans changing once again. So far, we are planning on spending three (or more) nights in Clearwater upon our arrival (and one in Orlando on the night we check out of WDW).
I would sort of like beachfront, but I like the family atmosphere of a Mom and Pop place. I'm torn so any recomendations would be of interest to me right now.