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

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

Sarasota County approves controversial $18M waterfront purchase near Siesta Key, forcing local business to vacate site by May ...

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.

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

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

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

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 ...