In a state famous for its crowded shorelines and tourist-packed sands, there exists a coastal haven where you can still claim your own piece of paradise without throwing elbows. Belleair Beach sits ...

Unlike Florida’s more famous beaches where finding a spot to place your towel feels like a competitive sport, Playalinda offers something increasingly rare in the Sunshine State: space to breathe.

Over several days late last month, crews lowered 22 life-sized cars into the ocean, several hundred feet off South Beach ...