Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin has again proved to be the state's most popular, with 1.2 million visitors during the year that ended June 30. ...more

July 24, 2009

Two Florida beaches made the list of top 10 beaches for 2009 by Stephen P. Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research. Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, has compiled the list annually since 1991 using 50 criteria, including water quality and temperature, cleanliness, weather, sand, safety and facilities. ...more

May 23, 2009

Why protect Florida's beaches from oil drilling? It's simple: Florida's beaches are ranked as some of the best in the country for their beauty, accessibility and facilities. For the sixth time since 1992, a Florida beach has been recognized as the "Best Beach in America" by Dr. Steven Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach". ...more

September 2, 2008