Despite a majority of public speakers who opposed the move, Sarasota County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 in favor of another hotel on Siesta Key—this one from Gary Kompothecras, founder of the 1-800-ASK ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Aside from its picture perfect beaches, Siesta Key is known for its quaint, small-town feel. Some locals are worried the island’s unique character could be at risk.

Red-lettered signs sprout all along Higel Avenue, just after crossing Siesta Key’s north bridge, exclaiming “Stop High Density Hotels.” The signs dotting Sarasota’s premier tourist attraction are a ...

A status update from Hawaii Tourism USAThe Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau team is working to stimulate travel demand to the Islands. Here are some steps they... Behold, the power of travelWhen ...

SARASOTA COUNTY (WFLA) – Siesta Key residents packed the Sarasota County commission chambers Wednesday to make their voices heard before a controversial vote on a major development. The public hearing ...

Getting your share of airline commissionsFollowing the commission cuts starting in the 90s, each major airline has entered into confidential, bilateral agreements with... A refresher on river cruise ...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — Sarasota County commissioners on Wednesday approved one developer's plans to build a 170-room high-rise hotel in Siesta Key Village, a popular destination for Sarasota tourists and ...

A Siesta Key resident has sued Sarasota County alleging the County Commission violated its long-range growth plan in approving a large hotel on the barrier island. That development project calls for a ...

The fate of Siesta Key stands at a decision point: What sort of place will it become? And what sort of place do its residents, neighbors and governing bodies want it to be? Is it an intimate seaside ...

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 you're ...

Sarasota County's most famous stretch of sand is back in the national spotlight. For its annual Traveler's Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches, Tripadvisor named Siesta Beach No. 2 in the U.S. and ...