
Beaches


Things to Do in Siesta Key
Siesta Key is a beautiful eight-mile-long barrier island just across the bay from Sarasota. With world-famous beaches, water sports, and wildlife within easy reach of Sarasota attractions and restaurants, Siesta Key makes a... Read more
Sun, Sand and Surf at Nokomis Beach Florida
Sharing its name with a character from Longfellow’s traditional poem Hiawatha, Nokomis Beach is neatly situated between Florida’s Gulf Coast cities of Venice and Sarasota. Stretching into the distance, the 14 miles of... Read more
Things to Do in Bradenton
Bradenton, the county seat of Manatee County, is brimming with historic attractions, sports events, state parks, and beautiful beaches. It’s equally popular with families, couples, and retirees looking for fun things to do... Read more
Free and Tips Only Rides on Siesta Key
There are several free or “tips only” options for getting around Siesta Key, Florida. Although Siesta Key covers less than four square miles, the narrow crescent-shaped island stretches for eight miles. It puts... Read more
Things to Do in Sarasota
Sarasota is a popular destination in southwest Florida, welcoming over 925,000 visitors each year. With its combination of beautiful sandy beaches, upscale shopping, cultural festivals, watersports, golf, and top dining, there’s something for... Read more
Beautiful Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island
Who would have thought that beautiful Coquina Beach, tucked away on Anna Maria Island, would be mentioned by Conde Nast Traveler readers. In fact, it was voted one of the “Top 5 Island... Read more
Hunting for Sharks’ Teeth on Venice’s Beaches
A strange natural phenomenon has led to Venice becoming known as “The Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World.” These smooth T-shaped prehistoric teeth are usually dark grey in color and may be anything... Read more
Beach Safety Tips
Don’t Swim Against a Rip Current If a rip current is pulling you out to sea, swimming against it will only make you tired. Instead, swim out of the current parallel to shore.... Read more







