On May 25, Stephen Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, named Siesta the best beach in America. Most people know Leatherman from his yearly rankings and media appearances, including on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — The sand on Siesta Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast is as fine as powdered sugar, a pure, sparkling white and soft as a kitten’s fur — all because it’s comprised of 99 ...

You might be surprised what makes Siesta Beach in Florida so dangerous -- and even deadly. You'll want to know about this risk before visiting any beach.

The event runs from Nov. 15-18 on Siesta Key Beach and will feature dozens of sand sculptures, activities, food and retail vendors.

Siesta Beach's reputation as one of the country's top beaches has only grown since it was first recognized in 1988 for its white-sugar sand beaches. Just this year, it placed second on a Top 10 ...

Nestled along the stunning Gulf Coast of Florida is the number one beach in the country, according to TripAdvisor's 2025 ...

Siesta Key's annual sand-sculpting festival draws crowds from around the world to the Gulf coast town, ... As for Siesta Key beyond the beach, I liked that a lot, too.

Sarasota County's most famous stretch of sand is back in the national spotlight. For its annual Traveler's Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches, Tripadvisor named Siesta Beach No. 2 in the U.S ...

A favorite local event, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns for its 7 th year on the white sandy beach of Siesta Key this Veteran’s Day, November 11 th. Honoring the Veteran’s Day kick-off ...

“We’re 100 percent now," said Lee Jennings, the Operations Manager of Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites. "It’s been a long trek, but we’re there now, you know.” ...

Siesta Beach Eats will be open this Saturday as Sarasota County reopens Siesta Beach and several other beaches following the impacts of recent storms. The sand pavilion, sun deck and retail store ...