This Florida state park near Sarasota offers scenic trails, wildlife, and peaceful views, making it the perfect April escape.

SARASOTA HAS LONG BEEN DEFINED by its ultra-white sandy beaches and glittering sunsets. But just nine miles east of I-75, you’ll find an environment just as beautiful, an enormous swath of primal ...

When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand variety, lined with warm, clear water. Most visitors don’t explore beyond the shore—or their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A large alligator rests along the shore at Deep Hole, a 131-foot sinkhole at the south end of Lower Myakka Lake at Myakka River ...

Update: Nathan Benderson Park reopened at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. However, the playground remains closed. Two of the Bradenton-Sarasota area’s most popular parks remain closed to the public due to ...