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

Just a 25 mile drive north from ritzy Palm Beach, you can find this great escape into nature, with activities and relaxation ...

As is often the case, Hardy’s road to her current position didn't follow a particularly straight line. College professor, branding and marketing consultant, potter, wildlife photographer, and social ...

Roaming the sprawling Myakka River State Park means potentially going miles without seeing another person. But the desire for peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Sarasota or Bradenton ...

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 ...