TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When Hurricane Miton arrived at Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday night, it made landfall near Siesta Key, an 8-mile-long island just west of Sarasota. In nearby Sarasota, Milton ...

Ever since Siesta Beach achieved the designation as the No. 1 beach in the country from a Florida International University professor appropriately called "Dr. Beach" in 2011 and then again in 2017, ...

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 ...

Like everyone else, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington is watching as Hurricane Milton hits the Florida Gulf Coast. One of the most powerful storms in modern history, Milton remains a Category 3 hurricane, and ...

Sarasota County's most popular beach has again been ranked among the best in the country and world by a national website. Tripadvisor announced its Best of the Best Beaches for 2023 lists as part of ...

Siesta Key, just a few miles from Sarasota, is a paradise for travel enthusiasts. This beloved beach destination is ideal for ...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — Siesta Key has taken the top spot in U.S. News’ list of Florida’s best beaches. The report said it used reader’s votes and factors like aesthetics, atmosphere and convenience ...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — November marks the start of Manatee Awareness Month. To highlight the need to protect Florida's sea cows, Ocean Conservancy unveiled a "Florida Loves Manatees" sand sculpture in ...