Sarasota Herald-Tribune
While the rest of the country shivers, the Sunshine State is enjoying temps approaching the 80s. It s officially beach season in Florida.
So with spring break around the corner and a forecast of balmy weather for pretty much the next eight months, we thought it would be a good time to share our picks for best beaches in the state. Plus, we can t think of a better way to social-distance than with our toes in the sand.
The list is culled from USA TODAY Network contributors in coastal communities across Florida. Presented in alphabetical order, these are 10 of our favorite places to be when the sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean or sets on the Gulf of Mexico: