We asked ‘Dr. Beach,’ to compare the Florida beaches. “If you like the sand, the sand is clearly better on the West coast of Florida – the southwest coast of Florida,” he explained.

The latest plaudits come from Southern Living magazine which listed its 7 Best Beaches on Florida's West Coast this week. Two Lee County beaches are on the list — Fort Myers Beach and Boca Grande.

The Florida Gulf Coast was once a world of small beach towns. But in recent decades, sprawl has joined these towns into a metropolis, making many communities feel connected only by the endless ...

Expert ranks 2 Florida beaches among top 10 in US, and they're both on the west coast Dr. Beach developed 50 criteria to rate each beach and has been compiling annual lists since 1991.

Beaches across parts of the west coast of Florida are dealing with a significant issue. It’s called red tide, and it can completely ruin a day of surf and sun. Skip to main content ...