SIESTA KEY, Fla. ( WWSB) - Siesta Key saw a nearly 2% increase in visitors between March 2025 and March 2026, with local ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Get up close and personal with sea turtles through the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's Turtle Time animal encounter, available Sunday and Thursday mornings. – Susan B.

Sarasota County's most famous tourist attraction is back in the national spotlight. Siesta Beach was ranked the No. 1 beach in the country by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Beaches rankings ...

In the latter half of the 21st century, drawbridges were the preferred method to bridge barrier islands to the mainland in the Gulf Coast, but that doesn’t mean they’re a relic of the past.

A recent report by Condé Nast Traveler has revealed which beaches were rated among the best in the nation. And as it turns ...

Every other school that I visited had to beat this one, and they didn't. I just always found myself thinking back to this ...

A new report from The World’s 50 Best Beaches draws on votes from more than 1,000 travel professionals to rank the most ...

Whether you’re visiting, new to town or just need a refresher on the joys of living here, explore our only-the-locals-know ...

County leaders push for more answers on $21.36 million waterfront property deal before moving forward.

As a Florida resident for more than 25 years, I’ve traveled throughout the Sunshine State, sometimes flying but usually ...

Crystal-clear water, glowing white sand, swaying palms, and hidden island scenery make these Florida beaches feel more ...