There are many great places to visit in Sarasota and Manatee, but the most popular attractions in both counties are the white, soft sand beaches that start filling up every winter and basically stay ...

April and May are my favorite months for dining out at the best restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee. The summer heat has not hit yet, at least not in all of its humid glory, and most of the spring ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Get up close and personal with sea turtles through the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's Turtle Time animal encounter, available Sunday and Thursday mornings. – Susan B.