Sarasota Florida is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Slather on the sunscreen, grab your towel and some beach games then head out to find out what all the fuss is about. The blue-ribbon winner in the area, Siesta Key Beach has earned bragging rights for its 99% pure-quartz sand; Dr. Beach just ranked Siesta Beach #1 on his annual list of America’s Best Beaches!
You’ll find more of this famous sand at Crescent Beach now rated #10 on Travelocity’s 2011 Top 25 Beaches in the United States. Once you step foot in the powdery sugar soft sand you’ll understand why folks come from all over the world to relax on these shores. Families will want to take the short drive south to Venice - the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World”.
On Caspersen and Venice beaches you can hunt for washed up sharks’ teeth of all types and sizes. Nokomis Beach on Casey Key is the area’s oldest public beach and is popular for fishing and surfing. Even if you don’t surf its fun to watch others catch a good wave. Take in a spectacular view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from Anna Maria Beach, or head out to Lido Key’s beaches just a short walk from St. Armands Circle. The warm Gulf breeze, sand between your toes and the sun on your face….ah, this is Southwest Florida beaches at their best.