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This Florida Beach Was Named the Best in the U.S.—and It’s Famous for Its Powdery White Quartz Sand and Calm Clear Water There's nowhere quite like Siesta Beach.

“The beach is famous for its 99 percent pure quartz sand, which is powdery white and incredibly fine." The water is also clear, shallow, calm, and easy to enter, making it easy to swim and wade in.

In 2025, kitchen countertops are embracing high-contrast veins, such as black and gold streaks on brilliant white quartz or deep, marble-like swirls with intricate patterns.

Distinctive elements: Completely renovated kitchen with new windows, slate flooring, a farmhouse sink, walnut butcher block countertops, full-height subway tile, and a black honed granite island ...