I've lived in the Sunshine State for over 25 years and think Santa Rosa, Cedar Key, and Duck Key are some of the best islands to visit in Florida.

The People's Liberation Army on August 13 drove away a United States warship that had illegally intruded into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, a military ...

After years of setbacks, key piece of South Seas redevelopment can begin The Lee County Commission's decision to approve a rezoning request for the Captiva resort's owners allow for hotels and ...

The Cloister at Sea Island offers private beach access, multiple pools, kayaking, sailing, and Camp Cloister for kids ages 3–14 with activities like cookie decorating and crafts.

In a split vote, the county commission approved a proposed redevelopment plan for South Seas. At a Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Hearing on Aug. 6 in Fort Myers, the Lee County Board of ...

Saying increased development on Captiva Island will fuel economic growth, a majority of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners Wednesday voted in favor of zoning application that unless stopped ...

A group of singers travels across the U.S. singing Gullah spirituals. These songs have been passed down from their enslaved ancestors who were forced to work the cotton and rice plantations of the ...

Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Co., shows off the plans for the South Seas resort on Captiva at the company's development site across from the main gate to the resort. Photo by Stefania Pifferi The Lee ...

Lee County commissioners voted 3-1 to approve South Seas controversial rezoning request on Captiva, allowing taller buildings despite environmental concerns and opposition from local residents.

Lee County Commissioners voted three to one in favor of a rezoning request for South Seas Resort.

Elton, a rescued Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, heads back to the Atlantic Ocean after his release at Coney Island Beach on Aug. 6, following months of rehabilitation.

Edisto Island, one of South Carolina's sea islands, offers uncrowded beaches, rich history, and outdoor adventure. Here are the best things to do while there.