SIESTA KEY, Fla. — Some Sarasota County beaches, parks and barrier islands will reopen this weekend after being closed for more than two weeks. County officials announced the news in a press ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make reservations ahead of time to dine at any waterfront restaurant around sunset. Locals and visitors alike fill the tables fast and tend to linger until after the sun goes ...

Fun things to do including a Thanksgiving Eve bar crawl, winter holiday parades and more events this weekend in Sarasota and ...

Sipping a cold beer on a beautiful afternoon while watching the sun glisten on Sarasota Bay, everything seemed almost right in the world. I would return from a fabulous staycation on Tuesday to write ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: In addition to seeking sea shells during a walk on the beach, keep an eye out for fossilized sharks' teeth, which vary in size and blacken over time. – Susan B. Barnes If you're ...

The event featured sculptures, art displays, local vendors, live music, plenty of food and drinks, and activities for all ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — There's something a little fishy going on at our Sarasota County beaches. Red tide has been detected in background to medium levels up and down the coast in samples taken on Tuesday.

SIESTA KEY, Fla. (SNNTV) — Baby steps are being taken on Siesta Key as the barrier island continues to recover. Saturday, Siesta Beach will partially re-open to the public. “The beaches really can’t ...

Hurricane Helene's storm surge inundated neighborhoods on Siesta Key, leaving businesses and residents with conditions unlike anything most had seen on the picture-perfect island barrier island resort ...

Our battle among the best beaches of Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, which routinely rank among the greatest in the world, has begun. Which one is your favorite? That's the big question ...