Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka “Dr. Beach,” has named Sarasota County, Florida’s Siesta Beach the top oceanfront location in his annual ranking of America’s best beaches.
“Siesta Beach boasts that it has the finest, whitest sand in the world, which attracts sand collectors and beach lovers from all over,” says Dr. Beach in a statement. “Siesta Beach is not only a beautiful location for beachgoers, but it is also an environmentally healthy beach and offers first-rate beach safety for its visitors.”
Beaches are ranked for beach safety, environmental protection and laws against smoking on the beach.
“It is an honor for Siesta Beach to receive this recognition for a second time,” Virginia J. Haley, CDME, President of Visit Sarasota County, said in a statement. “The investments by Sarasota County to improve the amenities offered at the beach have paid off with this #1 ranking.”
Ms. Haley said Sarasota County invested more than $21 million to renovate Siesta Beach’s amenities, including more parking spaces, a playground and extended picnic areas.
For more information about visiting Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota County on Florida’s Gulf Coast, go to visitsarasota.com.
• Eric Althoff can be reached at twt@washingtontimes.com.
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