Sand Key Hotel Named 'Best Beach Resort'

The Sheraton Sand Key Resort, near Clearwater Beach, was voted the "Best Beach Resort" at this year's annual SENSES Award Gala Night and Award Ceremony, according to a news release.

Sheraton Sand Key was the only hotel selected from North America to receive this honor in the last four years, according to the release.  

"The SENSES Award winners were chosen from over 500 hotels and resorts worldwide, and highlight the best of the best in 24 categories. The ceremony is recognized as one of the most esteemed events of the year for Berlin, bringing together people of high-rank, as well as the elite of the hotel industry." 

"We are honored to be nominated and awarded such a respected title. Being named the Best Beach Resort worldwide is an admirable accomplishment. I am grateful for the recognition of our staff's excellent hospitality and dedication to guest satisfaction. This achievement has inspired us to strive harder to win again next year," Russ Kimball, general manager at the resort, said in the release.

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