Siesta Key Beaches Named the Third Best Beach in US

June 19, 2008

Siesta Key, FL - Siesta Key beach earns the number three spot in the 18th Annual Top 10 Beaches in the United States by Dr. Beach, Dr. Stephen Leatherman. Siesta Key has been a constant on the Top 10 Beaches in the United States for the past two years, last year taking the 10th spot. Recognized for its powdery, white sand, the crystal quartz keeps the sand cool even on the sunniest Florida day. Unlike most beaches, when the Siesta Key sand is packed near the water’s edge, you can easily jog, ride your bike or push a stroller.

50 criteria are used to evaluate Florida beaches, including water and sand quality, as well as facilities and environmental management, as part of the National Healthy Beaches Campaign (NHBC). The NHBC is dedicated to creating a balance between the recreational use of our nation’s beaches and maintaining the environmental quality and safety of this prized resource.

ResortQuest Siesta Key vacation rentals offers numerous homes and condominiums on or near Siesta Key beaches. Other ResortQuest vacation rentals include: Bradenton, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island, Venice, Fort Myers, Captiva and Sanibel Islands and Naples. Choose to stay in a five-bedroom estate on the beach, a bay front condominium or a resort-style property. Each vacation rental is fully furnished and vacation ready. For more information log onto ResortQuestSWFL.com or call 800-237-9505.

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