Unless another tropical storm visits Highlands County, City Pier Beach may remain closed for the rest of the summer. ...more

September 13, 2008

VENICE - Beaches near the Venice Fishing Pier remain under a health advisory entering the Fourth of July holiday weekend, even though tests indicate the water quality appears to be improving. ...more

July 3, 2008

That next cigarette could cost you $97. But only on Siesta Public Beach, at least for now. ...more

June 7, 2008

MANATEE COUNTY - Cigarette smokers may no longer be welcome on Sarasota county beaches, but they are unlikely to get the boot in Manatee anytime soon. ...more

December 18, 2007

SARASOTA - The county commission today banned smoking on the county beaches. ...more

December 11, 2007

The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday to allow alcohol sales at a county-sanctioned concession on Siesta Key Public Beach for the first time. ...more

November 29, 2007

TAMPA - As Hurricane Noel rockets north, forecasters expect the storm not only to grow larger but also more powerful as it eventually threatens Nova Scotia. ...more

November 2, 2007

County health officials on Wednesday discouraged swimming at three west Pasco County beaches because of high levels of bacteria that can make people sick. ...more

September 26, 2007