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 ...

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 ...

Set on a 31,293-square-foot waterfront lot, the Sarasota home offers one of the world’s most limited luxuries—a private ...

Meanwhile, Anna Maria Island, in Manatee County, was recognized for its beaches' Old Florida vibes and soft white sand. U.S. News specifically highlighted Coquina Beach and Manatee Public Beach's ...

Tripadvisor and Condé Nast Traveler again place Siesta Beach among America’s best, underscoring Sarasota’s staying power on the national stage.

Siesta Beach Eats will be open this Saturday as Sarasota County reopens Siesta Beach and several other beaches following the impacts of recent storms. The sand pavilion, sun deck and retail store at ...

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 ...

Take a few steps on Siesta Key’s powder-soft shores, and you’ll instantly realize why it is considered one of Florida’s best beaches. The white quartz sand on this 8-mile barrier island is so smooth ...

Susan B. Barnes is an experienced travel writer who specializes in Florida destinations and has lived in the Sunshine State more than 20 years. In this guide, Barnes shares the best attractions in ...