Renowned beach addict Stephen Leatherman, Ph.D, ”Dr. Beach,” has released his 2022 Top Ten Best Beaches In America. The list is impressive! A little spit of an island in The Tar Heel State takes the top spot.
Fort De Soto Park is a gift in so many ways. It’s pristine natural habitat will never be developed, like so many areas of Florida. Situated on the Gulf of Mexico about 40 minutes west of Tampa, the beach at Fort DeSoto was named the best beach in America in 2005. On a recent visit,…
There are some things strolling the beach that make you cringe. For me, it’s things so touristy they’re just plain “cheesy.” Forget the beach ball. Here’s the Florida version of the cheese ball. See for yourself when you hit play for the short video version of my most recent encounter.
An island with so much splendor should be a sin. Turquoise water as clear as gin. Sprawling coconut palms with plump green fruit. Bleach white sand as soft as a baby’s skin. Watch the sun rise from the Atlantic Ocean and then set on the Gulf of Mexico from the same spot. The wonders of…
