Manatee Beach Plenty of free parking, bountiful concessions, volleyball courts, swings for the kids and more. This is one of the best family beaches around.  Location: Anna Maria Island Plenty of free parking, bountiful concessions, volleyball courts, swings for the kids and more. This is one of the best family beaches around. Location: Anna Maria Island
	Caspersen Beach With two-thirds of its shoreline relatively undisturbed, Caspersen Beach is a secluded and peaceful choice for couples or those seeking a more tranquil beach experience.  Location: Manatasota Key With two-thirds of its shoreline relatively undisturbed, Caspersen Beach is a secluded and peaceful choice for couples or those seeking a more tranquil beach experience. Location: Manatasota Key
	Coquina Beach Beautiful white sand, filled with coquina shells, gave this beach its name. Crowds also enjoy the barbecue pits and picnic tables under huge shade trees. The perfect beach for picnics and fun in the s... Beautiful white sand, filled with coquina shells, gave this beach its name. Crowds also enjoy the barbecue pits and picnic tables under huge shade trees. The perfect beach for picnics and fun in the sun. Location: Anna Maria Island
	Siesta Key Beach Its unique crystal white sand (once voted the whitest sand in the world), clear and calm waters, boardwalks and free parking makes Siesta Key a celebrated public beach for families, tourists and young... Its unique crystal white sand (once voted the whitest sand in the world), clear and calm waters, boardwalks and free parking makes Siesta Key a celebrated public beach for families, tourists and young and old alike.
	Venice Beach A fossilized reef is located one-quarter mile offshore of Venice Municipal Beach, making it a perfect spot for scuba diving. Take a walk along the shore and discover shark's teeth, for which the beach... A fossilized reef is located one-quarter mile offshore of Venice Municipal Beach, making it a perfect spot for scuba diving. Take a walk along the shore and discover shark's teeth, for which the beach earned national acclaim.
	Nokomis Beach Nokomis Beach is Sarasota's oldest public beach. Also known for its fishing, this beach offers a complete array of amenities including a boat ramp, picnic shelters, lifeguards, and restrooms.  Locatio... Nokomis Beach is Sarasota's oldest public beach. Also known for its fishing, this beach offers a complete array of amenities including a boat ramp, picnic shelters, lifeguards, and restrooms. Location: Casey Key
	Lido Beach Perfect for walking, North Lido offers a half-mile stretch of virtually undisturbed sand and sea oat. Lido Beach, with its pavilion, ample parking and concessions, is one of Sarasota's most popular be... Perfect for walking, North Lido offers a half-mile stretch of virtually undisturbed sand and sea oat. Lido Beach, with its pavilion, ample parking and concessions, is one of Sarasota's most popular beaches, being close to many restrants at St. Armands' Circle. Location: Lido Key
	Boca Grande Boca Grande, on the dial county island at the mouth of Charlotte Harbor, is best known as America's tarpon fishing center. Other than a small phosphate export port, Gasparilla Island was famous for it... Boca Grande, on the dial county island at the mouth of Charlotte Harbor, is best known as America's tarpon fishing center. Other than a small phosphate export port, Gasparilla Island was famous for its fishing plutocrats.
	Gasparilla Island Turtle nesting season begins in May and continues through September. Watch with wonder as you locate nests on Gasparilla Island. Acclaimed as the "Tarpon capital of the world," this is a fantastic pla... Turtle nesting season begins in May and continues through September. Watch with wonder as you locate nests on Gasparilla Island. Acclaimed as the "Tarpon capital of the world," this is a fantastic place to fish as well as scuba dive, shell and picnic.
	Manasota Beach Take a walk and discover sea shells along the shore of Manasota Beach. This beautiful setting includes a boardwalk through mangroves, picnic tables, lifeguards, shelters, and restroom facilities, maki... Take a walk and discover sea shells along the shore of Manasota Beach. This beautiful setting includes a boardwalk through mangroves, picnic tables, lifeguards, shelters, and restroom facilities, making it a favorite for toursists and residents alike. Location: Manasota Key
	Englewood Beach Ample parking, showers, restrooms and picnic tables make Englewood Beach a delightful option for families. No lifeguards on duty, however. While there are no concession stands, you'll want to visit th... Ample parking, showers, restrooms and picnic tables make Englewood Beach a delightful option for families. No lifeguards on duty, however. While there are no concession stands, you'll want to visit the numerous resaurants and shops just across the street. Location: Manasota Key
	Longboat Key Bordered by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key stretches 11 beautifully manicured miles. November through March, this small town of 8,000 more than doubles its p... Bordered by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key stretches 11 beautifully manicured miles. November through March, this small town of 8,000 more than doubles its population as tourists flock here from the North. Locating public beach access areas can be somewhat difficult. One of the best, however is at Whitney Beach on the north end of the island.
	Bradenton Beach offers plenty of free parking, restrooms and a huge section of beach. Great family beaches. Location: Anna Maria Island
	Port Charlotte Beach Complex offers family-packed fun with grills, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a heated pool and fishing pier, all along the tranquil Peace River.  Location: Don Pedro I... Port Charlotte Beach Complex offers family-packed fun with grills, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a heated pool and fishing pier, all along the tranquil Peace River. Location: Don Pedro Island
	Turtle Beach Stretching 14 acres, Turtle Beach is the perfect place for peaceful or romantic stolls. Also home to some of the highest beach dunes in the area.  Location: Siesta Key