From beachfront gems to historic dives, these popular Sarasota bars are local favorites USA TODAY left off the list.

Circus magnate John Ringling and his wife completed Ca' d'Zan, a Venetian palazzo in Sarasota, Florida, in 1926.

If you can't jet set off to Europe this summer, visit one of these eight Florida destinations for a similar ambience.

Historically the city of Venice’s has only cleared the Flamingo Ditch outflow on the beach when it gets blocked. A 2014 demucking of the ditch was a one time-capital project to improve water quality.

Consultant likened a potential fix to Flamingo Ditch flooding to flood mitigation used to keep New Orleans dry ...

Sharky's on the Pier in Venice, Florida, celebrated the completion of a $2.5 million renovation project. The renovation includes a redesigned dining room, upgraded kitchen, new rooftop dining area ...

Sharky's on the Pier in Venice, Florida, celebrated the completion of a $2.5 million renovation project. The renovation includes a redesigned dining room, upgraded kitchen, new rooftop dining area, ...