No state is quite as consistently synonymous with "beaches" as sunny Florida. With more than 8,400 miles of stunning coastline along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico (renamed the Gulf of ...

I could hear the surf pounding the shore of Lovers Key State Park before I even got out of my car. It was daybreak, and I was anxious because a strong winter front out of the northwest had brought ...

An environment reporter selected the top beaches in Lee County, Florida, based on various features. Lovers Key State Park is named the best family beach, while Fort Myers Beach offers the best social ...