The hundreds of Siesta Key residents who had a chance recently to let developers know just what they thought of the latest proposals for two new hotels on the low-key barrier island didn't pull ...

Some locals are worried the island’s unique character could be at risk. Signs reading “Stop High-Density Hotels” can be seen all around the barrier island.

This 8-mile Barrier Island in Florida Has Some of the Best Beaches in the State — Plus Frequent Dolphin Sightings. Siesta Key is home to beaches with sand made of ground quartz that never feels ...

Well over 100 people marched down Beach Road on Siesta Key on Sunday holding signs favoring incorporation of the barrier island and chanting "hear our voice," and "let us vote." ...

Where is Siesta Key, Florida? Siesta Key is a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. Siesta Key is about 236 miles away from Steinhatchee where Hurricane Debby came ashore in August ...

Hurricane Helene's storm surge inundated neighborhoods on Siesta Key, leaving businesses and residents with conditions unlike anything most had seen on the picture-perfect island barrier island ...

S IESTA KEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Access is restored to Siesta Key, a barrier island in Sarasota County where Hurricane Milton made landfall, and people are getting a first look at the storm’s aftermath.

Southern Living lists Florida beaches that could pass for the Caribbean for family seeking solace from touristy cities or place to snorkel, surf, swim.

SIESTA KEY, Fla. ‒ Standing in calf-deep water that threatened to swamp her pink rainboots, Kathleen Killeen stuck out her thumb as the heavy ex-military truck rumbled down the road. Driver ...

About 25 miles north of Siesta Key – around an hour's drive – is Anna Maria Island, a barrier island off the coast of Bradenton overlooking Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.