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Get to Know the Islands and Beaches of Sarasota

05/04/201805/04/2018 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Get to Know the Islands and Beaches of Sarasota With six islands and a multitude of beaches within each, it’s safe to say that there will always be a spot for you on the beautiful islands and beaches of Sarasota. When you want to island hop or settle down onto a secluded beach and get into a good book, here’s what you can expect when you visit the islands and beaches of Sarasota.Casey KeyCasey Key, which is home to Nokomis Beach, is located on the southern end of Sarasota County. As the oldest public beach in the county, Nokomis has a wealth of activities that’s perfect for all—from the fishermen to the families. The kids will love finding shark teeth washed ashore. And don’t forget your maracas! Everyone will love to join in on the Nokomis Beach Drum Circle every Wednesday and Saturday evening around sunset. In addition there are also lifeguards year-round, picnic tables and a concession stand with everything from...

Sarasota’s Siesta Beach is the #1 Beach in the U.S.

06/02/201706/02/2017 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Sarasota's Siesta Beach is the #1 Beach in the U.S.Sarasota's Siesta Beach has been awarded the No. 1 beach in the country by Professor Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman! This is the second time that Siesta Beach has been acclaimed in the last seven years. It's no surprise to us here at Riviera Dunes Marina! With its glistening white sand, Siesta Beach is a beautiful beach to visit year-round! Visitors flock to the beach every year for the crystal clear waters, fantastic shelling opportunities and much more. The beach has also been renovated recently to offer more parking opportunities as well as a free trolley for beachgoers to utilize.Dr. Beach rates beaches from all over the country using 50 different criteria in order to score them for a total of 250 points. Siesta Beach scored a 238 out of 250 points! Some of the criteria included in the list are amenities, noise level, public safety, color of sand, number of sunny days and much more. The...

Siesta Beach Ranked No. 1 in the U.S.

02/24/201702/24/2017 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Siesta Beach Ranked No. 1 in the U.S.TripAdvisor just released their 2017 Travelers' Choice Awards and ranked our local beach No. 1 in the U.S.! Our own Siesta Beach, located just 20 minutes from Sarasota is ranked as the No. 1 beach in the country. It's no surprise to us as Siesta Beach is a lovely destination year-round! Runners up in the top five spots include Ka'anapali Beach in Hawaii and Florida's Saint Pete Beach, Clearwater Beach and the beach at Panama City.In addition to ranking No. 1 in the U.S., Siesta Beach also ranks No. 5 best beach in the whole world!With its white sand and nature areas nearby, Siesta Beach is a fantastic place to visit. Perfect for large families or as an intimate getaway for couples, this acclaimed beach does not disappoint. If you haven't visited Siesta Beach yet, here are some perks you'll get to enjoy:Cool beaches: Because the sand is comprised of 99 percent pure quartz, you don't have to...