There's lots to do in Siesta Key, Florida, beyond the beaches, which are some of the best in the state. Read on for our top picks for outdoor activities, shopping, and dining.

There's nothing more relaxing than a quiet beach with warm sand and the sound of waves and gulls in the air. But in a hotspot like Clearwater, which ranks among Florida's best beaches, finding a ...

GROVE CITY, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: A boat can be seen resting on the ground through a blown out garage wall in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Grove City, Florida. Hurricane ...

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 ...

Florida state officials agreed to replace thousands of yards of sand on Key Biscayne after a storm washed part of the beach out to sea earlier this month. Village Manager Steve Williamson wrote ...

About six miles southwest of Key West, the southernmost point of the continental U.S., the Sand Key Lighthouse stands tall on a shallow reef that has long posed a hazard to passing ships. First built ...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — The iconic Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns to Sarasota this Friday and will transform part of Florida's Gulf Coast into an outdoor art gallery. A total of 24 artists will compete ...

Strong winds blew across Casey Key last weekend, which was what made the migrant crew’s task at hand almost comical. In front of a palatial home on the picturesque barrier island, the crew of four ...

Marianne van den Broek has been sculpting sand for 23 years. She spends about two days on projects and says the biggest challenge is Florida's unpredictable weather. She makes a living by teaching ...