That wide slice of quartz crystal white sand that is Siesta Key beach has won the title of the "Nation's Top Beach" last week.
Steven Leatherman, (affectionately known as Dr. Beach, director of the Florida International University Laboratory for Coastal Research, every year compares all the best beaches in the country and selects the top 10 beaches based upon 50 criteria. Those criteria include the look and feel of the sand, quality of the water, facilities available among other factors.
San Diego's Coronado Beach, which has scored at #1 previously, was the runner-up this year. Number 3 was Kahanamoku Beach in Hawaii, while #4 was Main Beach, in East Hampton, NY. Rounding out the top 5 was Cape Hatteras Beach in North Carolina.
Among other factors, Siesta Beach scored well on its shallow, warm water and gentle currents while losing a few points due to the heavy vista of condominiums.
Praise for the 40 acre Siesta Key beach comes as no surprise to Janet Dugan, a well-known seller of Siesta Key condos or to Judie Berger, a Siesta Key real estate agent and Siesta Key resident. herself.
2 comments:
Thanks for the kind nod, but I would like to point out that I also sell homes and condos on Longboat Key as well as on Siesta Key.
If you want to be close to Siesta Beach but still be in a golf course community, let me show you Stoneybrook. I'm sure you'll like what you see.
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