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 you're ...

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 ...

This morning, Mote Marine Laboratory staff released a 154-pound, about 3-foot-long, subadult, female loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed "Lil' Dougie" off Siesta Key Beach. Lil' Dougie's journey began on ...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — A sea turtle made its way back into the ocean during its release off Siesta Key Beach. The 154-pound female loggerhead turtle named Lil' Dougie was found on Memorial Day in ...

Siesta Beach on Siesta Key off Sarasota was named one of the best beaches in the U.S. by Tripadvisor in 2023. Miami Herald file Note: The Herald and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on our ...

Siesta Key, just a few miles from Sarasota, is a paradise for travel enthusiasts. This beloved beach destination is ideal for ...