Here's what you need to know to plan a trip to Longboat Key, including the best hotels, things to do, and more.

12 USA TODAY Florida favorites that opened in 2024 ... Longboat Key is described as a "tranquil barrier island off the coast of Sarasota." "Here, visitors will discover 12 miles of soft white ...

And if you're looking for a place to stay, check out our picks for the Best Hotels in Florida ... this fun-filled barrier island sits off the coast of Sarasota on the Gulf of Mexico.

But with so many diverse destinations in Florida, it can be hard to pick ... Yes No This picturesque barrier island off the coast of Sarasota is a prime vacation spot for relaxation-seeking ...

A great white shark was pinged six times off Florida's eastern coast last week as it migrated toward warmer waters from the ...

Experts with Florida Gulf Coast University tell NBC2 that there are only about 100-200 albino alligators that exist in the ...

The marine science nonprofit OCEARCH tracks Breton and was first tagged by researchers in September 2020 near Scatarie Island ... was pinged off the Florida coast on Jan. 5, according to the ...

A 9-foot OCEARCH-tagged great white shark that visited the Southwest Florida coast repeatedly in 2024 is back.