Decades ago, Kermit Carpenter began his career as a buyer at the iconic Woodward & Lothrop department store in Washington, ...

Key West residents and visitors alike have gathered at Mallory Square since the 1970s to watch the setting sun and be ...

The Bay side of Longboat Key is home to miles of private canals many of which need dredging. But how to pay for the millions of dollars it will likely cost and which residents should pay and how ...

Red tide blooming near Florida Gulf coast beaches has drifted closer to Sarasota County over the past week, but beach impacts are limited.

Best restaurants in Sarasota? Here are 10 essential spots to visit for exceptional food that didn’t make USA TODAY’s ...

Despite hurricanes disrupting service for about a month, Sarasota County Transit said utilization and response from the islandwide rideshare service was positive in its first year.

Red tide is causing fish kills and respiratory irritation at some Florida beaches, but are Sarasota and Manatee area beaches ...

After a brief hiatus, the club is looking to return better than ever, starting with its first event on Feb. 18.

Nelly Korda is a regular at Tide Tables, where the fish tacos are delightfully fresh. For a cup of coffee, she frequents The ...

The coffee shop will emphasize the brand’s “community coffee house” feel with a modern look tailored to Longboat Key.

That’s where Longboat Key resident Vilia Johnson decided to get involved. “We still had broken glass, piles of trash, and that was very discouraging to me and to the other residents,” Johnson said. It ...

For linesider anglers off Anna Maria Island, the current slot limit is now 28 to 32 inches ... Pompano remain thick in Longboat Pass, and there are a few bluefish being caught. Offshore action remains ...