SARASOTA, Fla. — Concerns about loud parties and a shooting incident on Lido Key last month have had some neighbors sounding the alarm on vacation rentals. It has prompted talks about cracking down on ...

The Suncoast of Florida is known for its white sand beaches and sparkling blue waters, but tucked away beyond the shoreline lies a hidden gem you might not expect: the mangrove tunnels of Lido Key.

Hotel room prices are up in Sarasota County — but is tourism? Here’s what we know from the latest Visit Sarasota County ...

Lido Beach, Sarasota’s crown jewel for an affluent beach city, will undergo a $12 million renovation expected to begin construction at the end of this year. Sarasota officials made clear in a ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Get up close and personal with sea turtles through the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's Turtle Time animal encounter, available Sunday and Thursday mornings. – Susan B.

Ted Sperling Park, a 152-acre nature park at the southern tip of Lido Key, offers a unique beach experience combined with nature trails and water activities. Visitors can explore mangrove tunnels by ...

Sarasota and Manatee County residents are still discovering the scope of damage caused by Hurricane Helene, especially on the barrier islands, where officials were still clearing roads, restoring ...

A new “circus chic” luxury hotel is now open on Lido Key in Sarasota. The Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a boutique hotel inspired by John Ringling and Sarasota’s circus history, is open at 233 ...