Fort De Soto beach tops annual list | NowPublic News Coverage

Fort De Soto beach tops annual list

by debwire | May 30, 2005 at 03:40 am

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The Pinellas County beach is the fifth Florida strand to top Dr. Beach's annual ranking of the best beaches in the nation.

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debwire

at 03:42 on May 26th, 2005

Per the St. Pete Times article:

ST. PETERSBURG - Luke Lahaie and his family were sunbathing at the
beach at Fort De Soto Park Wednesday when a coastal geologist
approached and asked his opinion of the place.

"I told him how I liked it," Lahaie said. "He said, "Good. I'm Dr. Beach, and I'm naming it the No. 1 beach in the country."'

Dr. Beach, whose real name is Stephen Leatherman, thrilled Pinellas
County civic leaders Wednesday when he named Fort De Soto's north beach
as the nation's best on his annual list.

Fort De Soto has been included on Dr. Beach's widely watched top 10
list for several years, but this is the first time it or any Pinellas
County beach has earned the top spot.

gonzo

at 12:05 on May 26th, 2005

I'd be shocked if you didn't have a photo Deb. I'd love to see the beach in all it's glory. Let's see what it takes to be number 1.

gonzo.

debwire

at 16:17 on May 26th, 2005

Actually, my playground, grill and picnic table photos were taken at Fort De Sota a few weeks ago -- and who'd a thunk the beach itself would be rated number one just a short while later. I'm heading to Fort De Soto again this weekend so I will definitely have some pictures (this time of the beach)! :-)

debwire

at 20:18 on May 31st, 2005

When I went to Ft. De Soto's North Beach this past weekend my camera went wonky and I was only able to get these shots. I am heading back there again this week for more so that folks can see more of the spectacular place -- in all its glory!

debwire

at 03:39 on June 16th, 2005

Weather and other factors have prevented me from getting back to Ft De Soto for more pics but I hope to soon. In the meantime, the St. Pete Times has published a multimedia report about this wonderful park.