Is Siesta Key Beach safe to swim 2023?

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Lewis provided several photos with his email, showing dense swaths of seaweed at Beach Access 13 on Siesta Key, the southernmost pathway to the beach on that barrier island. The largest portion of the material was right at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, as shown in those photos.

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Known for its white quartz sand, turquoise waters and many beachside amenities, Siesta Key is a must-visit island paradise. Siesta Key offers something for everyone. Siesta Key is a romantic getaway for lovers, a family fun destination, and a playground for outdoor adventures.

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Another reason the beaches of Siesta Key stay cool is that its primary ingredient, quartz, is a type of crystal. Crystals are conductors that serve to disperse heat, which is why they are used to prevent overheating in cellphones and computers. This helps to explain why the sand in Southwest Florida isn't hot.

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Park Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Siesta Beach was named No. 1 Beach in the USA!! by Trip Advisor.

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How do Siesta Key prices compare to other US cities? Siesta Key is ranked 61 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Siesta Key is 106% of the national average.

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NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).

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Don't expect it to last, though. Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated its predictions for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from near normal to above normal, saying we can expect to see 14-21 named storms this year, with six to 11 of those becoming hurricanes.

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