Siesta Beach Lands on World's Best Beaches List

0:00Florida snagged the only United States spot on the world's 50 best beaches list, and its CESTA beach in Sarasota County. They ranked at 28th this year. Jumping up from 42nd last year, all thanks to that super fine, powdery white sand. The list dropped Tuesday, and judges keep hyping CESTA for how comfy it feels underfoot. Something most beaches miss. It's super accessible too, delivering that elite vibe without the hassle. First are buzzing because Florida's proving it's a beach powerhouse. No other mainland state pulled out multiples across the global and North America rankings. On the North America 50 best, CESTA shares the spot like with Henderson Beach, another Florida gym with a more natural edge. Meanwhile, the top global prize went to Antalela Beach in the Philippines, followed by spots in Greece and Australia. CESTA's rise shows Florida beaches are holding strong on the world stage, drawing eyes from everywhere. Stay in form with Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered updates, I'm Corey with The Story.