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.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Courtesy of Visit Sarasota County Take a few steps on Siesta Key’s powder-soft shores, and you’ll instantly realize why it is ...