As one of the United States' premier beach destinations, Florida is all about sun and sand. With a prime position between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico — which offers visitors easy access ...

The best beach in the country isn't in Florida or Hawaii — at least according to Dr. Beach's 2025 list. The environmental science professor, whose real name is Dr. Stephen Leatherman, published his ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Four beaches in Tampa Bay were recognized among the best in the state, according to a new report. USA Today’s 10Best said its experts nominated their top Florida beaches and let ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two beach towns in the greater Tampa Bay area were ranked among the top 15 in the country. Southern Living readers selected their favorite beach towns across America. Out of the ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The best beach in the country isn't in Florida or Hawaii — at least according to Dr. Beach's 2025 list. The environmental science professor, whose real name is Dr. Stephen ...

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TAMPA, Fla. — With spring break right around the corner, visitors and residents will likely be flocking to the beach to soak up some sun. Tampa was recently ranked one of the top destinations by AAA ...