Myakka River State Park, one of Florida's largest, attracts over 300,000 visitors annually with its diverse wildlife and amenities. The park was developed during the Great Depression as part of ...

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 ...

A portion of Myakka Road will be closed beginning Monday for a Sarasota County project to to replace a culvert and improve drainage in the area. Myakka Road will closed to through traffic, south of ...

When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand variety, lined with warm, clear water. Most visitors don’t explore beyond the shore—or their ...

A portion of the Myakka River may become the third in the state to receive federal protections under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Senator Rick Scott filed a bill Tuesday to instill ...

In 1975, Sarasota County commissioners lobbied to have the Myakka added to the National Wild and Scenic River System. This designation was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve “certain rivers with ...

The preserved land totals 497 acres and is comprised of two distinct conservation areas, both maintained in their natural state to protect native habitat, wildlife, and water quality within the Myakka ...

Myakka River State Park near Sarasota, Florida, is a great place to observe birds, alligators and other wildlife. Submitted photo Driving north from Southwest Florida, my progress was marked by ...