Florida's incredible state parks system is one of the best in the United States, boasting a total of 175 designated state parks — the fifth-most of any state. And one of its oldest state parks is also ...

When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand variety, lined with warm, clear water. Most visitors don’t explore beyond the shore—or their ...

Alligators, specifically the American alligator, are the animal most people think of when the Myakka River is mentioned. But fish, turtles (primarily the peninsula cooter), river otters and even ...

The latest sign of premium development's relentless eastward push in Sarasota and Manatee counties took center stage this week with the debut of the $40 million Soleta Golf Club, 45 minutes east of ...