Sand Key is actually a 14-mile stretch along the Gulf of Mexico between John's Pass and Clearwater Pass that includes Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Shore, Belleair Beach and Clearwater Beach

The extra wide, mile-long, white, soft sand provides plenty of recreational opportunities for the public and enough parking for easy access. Lifeguards are on duty year-round, and near the pier entrance are well-maintained picnic shelters, shaded playground equipment, open-air restrooms and concessions.

It is no wonder that Caladesi Island is a consistent contender for America's best beach — there's four miles of beautiful white sand that glisten in Florida's sunshine and the waters of the Gulf meet the sky in shades of clear blue. It's a picture perfect beach.

Venice Beach comes highly recommended by a friend of mine, there are opportunities abound to find sharks teeth and shells! There is also a Dog Friendly Beach (Brohard Paw Park). Caspersen Beach is the longest in Sarasota, Venice Municipal Beach attracts divers to its coral reefs, and Nokomis Beach, a quiet, family-oriented beach.

Come out and enjoy the Sunset on on the water at Pier 60. Its fun, free, and an experience not to miss!

Don't let the limited access keep you from enjoying this curved, crescent-shaped beach. The two-and-a-half mile stretch of sand is located in the middle of Siesta Key. While there are two access points — Point of Rocks, at the west end of Point of Rocks Road and Stickney Point; and, at the west end of Stickney Point Road — parking is limited to just a few roadside spaces.

Madeira Beach was once a popular hangout, so popular it was nicknamed "Mad Beach." a fun place. though the beach is consumed mostly of condos today making the fun harder to find there is still there is a special charm to Madeira Beach. It is currently mostly populated by tourists, so give this little beach a try, let's put some local fun back into it!

Green Key has phenomenal sunsets year round. As a beach it's pretty standard for what you will find on the Gulf of Mexico in this area and northward. There is a long boardwalk through scrub and swamp that leads to the north side of the key where the Gulf views are from a shaded gazebo. A playground offers amusement to children as well as a swimming area for beachgoers.

Scalloping season arrives in Citrus County

Enjoy a day at the park and help us celebrate McGough Nature Center's 20th birthday. Enjoy guided hikes, turtle presentations, an owl encounter, activities for children and adults and much more!