It's not only people who flock to Siesta Key. For generations sea turtles come to the island to lay their eggs on its beaches. One of those beaches is Turtle Beach, so named for its sea turtle ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County’s Turtle Beach Campground on Siesta Key has reopened in limited capacity, after extensive repairs were needed after last year’s hurricanes, the county announced ...

Officials for Sarasota County and local cities are still in the midst of recovery efforts to fully reopen many parks and ...

The Sunshine State is one of America's busiest destinations, but this darling island on the Gulf Coast is a gorgeous respite ...

Many Sarasota beaches are natural habitats for sea animals. The most notable among them is Turtle Beach in Siesta Key, which is known for sea turtle nesting. So, if you're visiting this beach for ...

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 ...

Loggerheads are the most common sea turtles to nest in these parts, and they’ve been dragging their 200- to 350-pound bodies ...

Tripadvisor has named Siesta Beach in Sarasota County, Florida, the No. 1 beach in the ... also includes Crescent Beach to the south, followed by Turtle Beach at the southernmost point of Siesta Key.