Longboat Key residents will need to adhere to the town's sea turtle protection ordinances which include using turtle-friendly lighting and removing beach furniture at night.

Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby celebrations, plus plenty more events in May in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

The neighborhood occupies a modest area near Bahia Vista Street and Beneva Road in Sarasota, creating a cultural oasis that somehow manages to maintain its traditional values while being completely ...

Siesta Key, its beaches, and Siesta Key Village are all open to the public to explore for free. While there are free public ...

From flip-flops casual to fancy, these Sarasota-area dining spots serve up delicious food with a side of stunning scenery.

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Camp on Florida's Gulf Coast at this less crowded campground in Sarasota. With RV and tent sites, you'll have access to nesting turtles, water fun, and more.

Researchers at Loggerhead Marinelife Center found the second earliest loggerhead nest in its monitoring history on April 6.

The Myakka Canopy Walkway at Myakka River State Park offers the rare opportunity to experience Florida as it existed before Mickey Mouse and South Beach became the state’s calling cards.

Janey noted the absence of cones, traffic signs or clear boundaries on the beach, an issue also acknowledged by the driver’s family. As more visitors return to Florida beaches with the arrival ...

It’s official! The Florida Gators once again rule college basketball. To be crowned 2025 national champions, Florida basketball had to traverse a gauntlet unlike any team in recent years.

A day at the beach turned into a nightmare for a Florida man. As he was sunbathing on Saturday afternoon, Volusia County deputies said a 61-year-old driver ran over him with a Jeep. "I was just ...