Residents and officials who oversee the Myakka River are worried about the impacts of development inching closer to one of the region’s final frontiers. Some Myakka City residents are worried about ...

Myakka City residents oppose rezoning near the river, citing rural lifestyle loss. Senate Bill 180 limits buffer protections; county explores enhancing enforcement. Federal bill seeks to extend 'Wild ...

When you visit Myakka River State Park — and you should — the last thing you think of may be high society, but that’s part of ...

Welcome to Myakka River State Park, Sarasota’s natural sanctuary that time forgot. While millions flock to Florida’s manufactured magic and crowded coastlines, this expansive state park offers ...

Florida’s reputation for mouse-eared attractions and crowded beaches often overshadows its natural treasures, but tucked away in Sarasota lies Myakka River State Park. A 37,000-acre paradise that ...

Catherine S. Comeaux and her family spent three summers exploring state, national and provincial parks — from Louisiana to Alaska then Nova Scotia and along the Mississippi River in between. This year ...

FALL RIVER — There's still time to explore and learn at Heritage State Park before they take a short break. Summer is over and fall is here, but there is a lot to enjoy before they close on Oct. 25.

Cara Tabachnick is a news editor at CBSNews.com. Cara began her career on the crime beat at Newsday. She has written for Marie Claire, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She reports on ...

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BACK TO YOU. A STATE FAIR STAPLE WON’T BE BACK THIS YEAR. SCULLY SAYS IT WILL NOT BE OPENING THE PUMPKIN STORE AT STATE FAIR PARK. THE GIANT INFLATABLE USUALLY GOES UP AFTER LABOR DAY. NOW, SCULLY DID ...