Did you know that Florida has a secluded island with gorgeous beaches that are only accessible by boat? And it was just ranked in the top five best beaches in the U.S. It also costs less than $10 for ...

Dr. Beach has come out with his annual list of the Top 10 Beaches, and once again a Tampa Bay area beach is among the elite. Caladesi Island State Park in Dunedin and Clearwater was ranked at No. 7.

From hidden barrier islands to quiet preserves, explore secluded Florida beaches where soft sand, calm waves, and tranquility ...

With over 30 years of ranking sand under his belt, Florida International University coastal scientist Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman has released his annual list of the nation’s top beaches, and only ...

Another Florida beach, at the state park on St. George Island, won top honors on the yearly ranking by “Dr. Beach.” The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days ...

Caladesi Island State Park is just as pretty as you think. MargaretW/Getty Images Florida is home to more than 800 miles of beaches, each worthy of a visit. But when you're on the hunt for the best of ...

Caladesi Island 2 and a half hours from Orlando One of the few untouched islands along the Gulf Coast, Caladesi Island is only accessible by boat. But the view is always worth it, as well as the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA/AP) – With its “crystalline quartz” sand surrounded by sparkling clear waters, Caladesi Island State Park has got it going on. The secluded island, which is just north of ...

CALADESI ISLAND, Fla. -- Kaylee Sturm sat in the low surf, the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico lapping around her. The University of Tampa senior had never been to this barrier island north of ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 9-mile stretch of Florida sugar-white sand in an unspoiled natural setting alongside the Gulf of Mexico is the nation's best beach for 2023, according to the annual ranking ...