Southern Living released its "Best Beach Towns in the South 2025" list based on a reader survey. Florida had the most towns on the list with 19, while Georgia's St. Simons Island took the top spot.

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Take a walk on the world-famous Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier for a different perspective on the area. Originally built in 1962, the pier consists of 2.5 miles of boardwalk planks and juts 800 feet ...

Stephanie Joan Henderson (88) of Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at her home with family present on March 7, 2025, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Stephanie is survived by ...

When artist Carolyn Seiler landed in Cocoa, Florida, with her military husband more than 20 years ago, she anticipated mourning the loss of the barefoot island life she had enjoyed farther south.

The southern part of the country is known for a plethora of beach towns that range from small-town charm to spring-break party scene and everything in between. Southern Living recently released ...