In 2025, more sea turtle nests were recorded on beaches from Longboat Key to Venice than Mote Marine Institute had ever noted ...

Mote has been tracking sea turtle nests since the 1980s. This season has been record-breaking with a total of 5,735 nests in ...

Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program has been monitoring nests along Sarasota County beaches for 43 years. 2025 marks the highest ...

Mote sea turtle conservation program manager said turning out white lights at night can disorientation both for female ...

Mote Marine Laboratory said it's a record year for sea turtle hatchlings, and they've been keeping track for 43 years.

SHELL-YEAH  It was a record year for sea turtle nestings in the Tampa Bay area, but there are still challenges when it comes ...

From all-inclusive resorts to under-the-radar coastal towns, these beach vacation winners from Good Housekeeping's 2026 ...

If you're desperate for some Caribbean vibes but don't want to leave the United States, these towns and communities in Florida are just the ticket.

More than 500 calls came in first year, and now the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, or CROW, treats more than 6,000 animals per year.

No, Arcadia is what happens when small-town charm meets Florida sunshine, creating a place where time moves slower than a turtle with a really good book. Let me tell you, there’s something magical ...