SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key on Oct. 9. The eye of the storm reached land around 8:30 p.m. with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When Hurricane Miton arrived at Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday night, it made landfall near Siesta Key, an 8-mile-long island just west of Sarasota. In this aerial photo, a ...

Joe and Carla Italiano flew down to Siesta Key from their permanent home in Ontario, Canada, after Hurricane Milton, fearing the worst − but hoping for better − for the famous beach destination that ...

If you're looking to amp up your beach vacation, Siesta Key Watersports is ready to deliver with a variety of activities. If you're a DIYer when it comes to adventure, rent a WaveRunner or a pontoon ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Residents and business owners in Siesta Key say they are feeling hurricane fatigue after getting hit by a second storm in as many weeks. Workers there are handing out free food, water ...

Discover Florida beaches that shine in winter, with fewer crowds, mild temperatures, parking, and peaceful coastal escapes ...

Hurricane Milton has made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. It has lashed the state with powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding. The cyclone had maximum ...

Siesta Beach, located in Siesta Key, is not only one of the most popular beaches in Florida, but it consistently ranks as the overall best beach in America -- and it is easy to see why. Stretching ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make reservations ahead of time to dine at any waterfront restaurant around sunset. Locals and visitors alike fill the tables fast and tend to linger until after the sun goes ...