Siesta Key continues to be mentioned highly when addressing top beaches in the USA, and even in the world.
Most recently Trip Advisor ranks Siesta Key #2 nationally in the best beaches rankings.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune article about national and international beach rankings; of course Siesta Key is in the mix!
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2023/02/28/siesta-beach-in-sarasota-florida-named-no-2-beach-in-u-s-no-11-in-world-by-tripadvisor/69953686007/
And, a previous article from Trip Advisor!
https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Beaches-cTop-g191