New programs aim to put life-saving equipment within reach even when lifeguards aren't present.

After years of record-setting visitation, Sarasota County’s tourism numbers have eased into a new rhythm—a normalization after the frenzy of pandemic-era growth. The beaches, however, have not slipped ...

Sarasota's Lido Beach is undergoing a $12 renourishment project as local and federal authorities look to fortify the shoreline after damage sustained by the 2024 hurricanes. Some sections of the beach ...

Fall has officially arrived in Florida, and Sarasota is starting to enjoy — just a tad! — cooler weather, along with an exciting lineup of mostly free, outdoor events this weekend. Highlights include ...

Mote Marine Laboratory documented the first turtle nesting activity of the 2025 season on the Sarasota area shoreline on Saturday. Sea Turtle Patrol from Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research ...