The Sarasota County Commission is set to approve a $14 million contract to buy Camp Venice RV Resort, a 20.8-acre park on the west bank of the Myakka River just south of Snook Haven this week. Funding ...

A boardwalk for bird-watching and taking in the scenic views at the Myakka River State Park on May 2, 2024. A recent prescribed burn that became out of control in the park. (Tiffany Tompkins/ttompkins ...

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 ...

Sarasota County broke ground on an $8.75 million renovation of Snook Haven, a 2.5-acre park on the Myakka River. The project will replace the existing restaurant with a food concession building, ...

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 ...

Myakka River State Park teems with unique wildlife and ample outdoor activities. When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand variety, ...

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Wednesday for areas south of Myakka State Park along the Myakka River, which is already at moderate flood stage and after record rainfall from ...

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 ...