Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Key/St. Armands, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island? The barrier islands of Sarasota and Manatee counties were hit especially hard by the intense storm surge of Hurricane ...

The Manatee County Central Library is offering curbside service while the building is closed for repairs from hurricane ...

County staff also presented a proposal to let homeowners in flood zones voluntarily raise their floor elevations to mitigate future flood risks.

Randy Frey, president of Nu-Look Pressure Cleaning and Home Services Inc., was honored with the New Member Business Award for ...

Sarasota and Manatee County officials are inviting area ... their annual 'I Do' Again vow renewal ceremony on Nokomis and Siesta Key beaches. Pre-registration is open until Feb. 9 and is $15 ...

If you have extra time, Siesta Beach is worthwhile. 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 ...

Barnes The barrier island north of Siesta Key is Lido Key ... From alligators to sharks, tropical fish to otters, manatees to sea turtles, there's plenty to see and learn at the aquarium.

Some of these events mark Sarasota-Manatee history ... and the world-famous sands of Siesta Beach. We also have our own versions of holidays celebrated globally, including Christmas boat parades ...

Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key in October. The storm is estimated to have caused more than $351 million in damage to the unincorporated areas of Manatee ...