The weekend before movie theaters start playing "The Mandalorian and Grogu," the first Star Wars film in seven years, the ...

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.

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

According to a new ranking, the best beach in the US isn't in California, Cape Cod—or even Hawaii. It's in Florida.

A proposed settlement to a federal lawsuit over public beach use near Siesta Key Beach Access 3 is going back to the drawing ...

Between Tampa and Fort Myers lies Siesta Key Beach, a Gulf Coast gem known for powder-soft quartz sand, calm turquoise water, ...

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 ...

A popular Florida spring break destination has declared a state of emergency stemming from several days of chaos leading to over 100 arrests. Additionally, five shootings were reported throughout ...

Take a few steps on Siesta Key’s powder-soft shores, and you’ll instantly realize why it is considered one of Florida’s best beaches. The white quartz sand on this 8-mile barrier island is so smooth ...

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida − and people want to see the conditions. Now. After battering the West Coast of Florida with winds, pounding rain and storm surge, Hurricane Milton roared ...

Sculptors gather for this four-day event to transform Siesta Key's sand into works of art. The 2025 festival is from Nov. 14-17. When you were a kid at the beach, you may have spent your time shaping ...