Whether sifted, saved or shipped out, post-hurricane sand from Lido Key to Turtle Beach posed a gritty predicament.

SARASOTA, FL — Despite being ravaged by back-to-back hurricanes during the 2024 hurricane season — including a direct hit from Milton as a powerful Category 3 storm on Oct. 9 — Siesta Beach ...

Located off Florida's west coast, just across a bridge from Sarasota, this barrier island has all the hallmarks of an excellent beach town. Keep reading for the best things to do in Longboat Key, ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Southern Living released its list of best beach towns in the South last week. Two Tampa-area beaches made the cut. Anna Maria Island came in at No. 11 out of 50, while Siesta Key ...

At the height of tourist season, with spring break right around the corner, Sarasota County's most famous attraction — Siesta Beach — has earned another national honor, with Tripadvisor naming ...

If you have extra time, Siesta Beach is worthwhile. 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 ...

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing ...

Planning to take your spring break in sunny Mexico? You may want to reconsider, according to an advisory issued by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico last month. "Crime, including violent ...

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 ...