We all know Siesta Beach is awesome. But here's what goes into those "best beach" rankings — and why they matter.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When Hurricane Miton arrived at Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday night, it made landfall near Siesta Key, an 8-mile-long island just west of Sarasota. In nearby Sarasota, Milton ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make reservations ahead of time to dine at any waterfront restaurant around sunset. Locals and visitors alike fill the tables fast and tend to linger until after the sun goes ...

Ever since Siesta Beach achieved the designation as the No. 1 beach in the country from a Florida International University professor appropriately called "Dr. Beach" in 2011 and then again in 2017, ...

Siesta Key, just a few miles from Sarasota, is a paradise for travel enthusiasts. This beloved beach destination is ideal for ...

It seems that the clear, pristine waters and pearly white sands of Siesta Key are irresistible to tourists, locals, and wild canines native throughout North America. Sightings of the noble coyote, ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Drivers in Sarasota ran into a roadblock Thursday evening when they drove up to the Siesta Key North Drawbridge and realized it was stuck open. The bridge got stuck around 5:10 p.m.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that took place off Siesta Key on Saturday. According to a Sheriff's Office report, deputies were called to Crescent Beach on Siesta ...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — Siesta Key has taken the top spot in U.S. News’ list of Florida’s best beaches. The report said it used reader’s votes and factors like aesthetics, atmosphere and convenience ...