Myakka River State Park was founded in 1991 after extensive development by the Cillian Conservation Corps during the Great ...

“Myakka River State Park, 17 miles east of Sarasota, Florida, is as popular during the winter months as during the summer. The park's scenic river, rendezvous of myriads of exotic birds, is a favorite ...

Sarasota has long been defined by its ultra-white sandy beaches and glittering sunsets. But just nine miles east of I-75, you’ll find an environment just as beautiful, an enormous swath of primal ...

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 ...

The Myakka River is one of three rivers in Florida with the “wild and scenic” designation. Myakka River State Park, just a few miles east of Sarasota, boasts 12 miles of the river within its borders.

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 ...

It’s barely 8 a.m., and the sting of disappointment has already deflated whatever high spirits we woke up with. The ranger says this year’s El Niño, a periodic weather event that can disrupt an area’s ...

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 ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (FOX 13) - Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida. The alligators are near what's called the 'Deep Hole' ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — While alligator sightings may be common in Florida, seeing a big one can still be a bit scary and exciting. Michelle Riddle got a (safe) up-close look at a large alligator Friday ...