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.

County staff also presented a proposal to let homeowners in flood zones voluntarily raise their floor elevations to mitigate ...

Sunny with a high of 78 °F (25.6 °C). Winds variable at 7 to 8 mph (11.3 to 12.9 kph). Night - Mostly clear. Winds variable at 4 to 7 mph (6.4 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 62 °F (16. ...

Sarasota County’s annual Beach University series returns to Siesta Key Beach in March. The series offers free, one-hour ...

The limited space on some of the state’s beaches, which in some cases are lined with more colorful umbrellas than palm trees, ...

Some Southern California beaches have lifted fire-debris and sewage-related closures and advisories, while the arrival of a ...

Now, Bay County is ensuring everyone can enjoy its shores by making Beach Access 16, located near Surf Drive and Choctaw Street, close to Thomas Drive, more accessible. “There was an existing ...

In January 2018, the city placed access mats on the beach so that wheelchair users can enjoy the sand, too. These mats are located at both the west and east ends of the Gulf Place Public Beach at ...

In the week's top commercial real estate news, developers buys Wimauma land to build 196 townhouses, a Sarasota theater is being upgrading, and a day care chain is expanding in Southwest Florida.

Key West isn't known for its beaches. However, the largest and most bustling one on this island is Smathers Beach, which is particularly popular during spring break. Recent travelers say the beach ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — A green alga that grows in lakes and rivers could be the next 'superfood' -- helping scientists to tackle global food security challenges while promoting environmental ...