U.S. News took into account reader votes and factors like aesthetics, atmosphere and convenience to rank the best beaches in Florida ... sits off the coast of Sarasota on the Gulf of Mexico.

But the longer I live here (over half my life now), the more I’m convinced we have the most spectacular beaches of any ... the many places along Florida’s Gulf Coast devastated by a storm ...

If you're on the hunt for a gorgeous beach with stunning, crystal-clear water, look no further than Jupiter, Florida.

From Waveland to Gulf Shores to Pensacola, here's what Gulf Coast beaches looked like blanketed in a winter wonderland. ❄️ ...