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.

Fury in Greece as beach on famous island so full of tourists there's even sunbeds in sea Despite authorities pledging to curb illegal beach activities on this Greek holiday island, violations ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s South Beach is finally getting some well-deserved recognition, earning a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the 17 best beaches in or near NYC.

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 ...

Sri Lankan businessman Ishara Nanayakkara is among South Asia’s wealthiest individuals in the Gulf News 2025 rich list, with an estimated net worth of USD 1.6 billion. The ranking places Nanayakkara ...

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.