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 ...

Siesta Beach is always No. 1 in our hearts—and, as of 2025, it's also No. 42 on the list of World's 50 Best Beaches. The beloved beach—the only U.S. destination on the list—received high marks for its ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — There's something a little fishy going on at our Sarasota County beaches. Red tide has been detected in background to medium levels up and down the coast in samples taken on Tuesday.

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — Some Sarasota County beaches, parks and barrier islands will reopen this weekend after being closed for more than two weeks. County officials announced the news in a press ...

Tripadvisor just rolled out some sunny news: its 2024 travelers’ choice award for the “Best of the Best Beaches” — around the world and here in the U.S., with Florida’s Siesta Beach in Siesta Key ...

Meanwhile, Anna Maria Island, in Manatee County, was recognized for its beaches' Old Florida vibes and soft white sand. U.S. News specifically highlighted Coquina Beach and Manatee Public Beach's ...

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 it the ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Siesta Key is once again getting love from travel publications, recently making the list of the 50 best beaches in the world, according to The World’s Best, Inc. An article ...

Tripadvisor has named Siesta Beach in Sarasota County, Florida, the No. 1 beach in the U.S. for 2025. The ranking was based on an analysis of global beach reviews over the past year, rated by real ...