Forte dei Marmi | Florence Daily News

On the day of Giorgio Armani’s death, Tuscany recall the long and special relationship the great designer cultivated with the region.

Since the 1960s, La Capannina has attracted international stars and Italian cultural icons, from Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra to Mina and Oriana Fallaci.

Elisabetta Rogai strikes back in Versilia researching intimate emotions and feelings.

It’s time to cook, in Tuscan seaside: on Thursday, August 23th, there will be the 20th edition of the cooking-show “A tavola sulla spiaggia” (“Lunch on the beach”) in Forte dei Marmi. Promoted by Gianni Mercatali, the event will feature twelve contestants whose dishes will create the menu of summer 2012.

The 2012 edition of Bandiere Blu awarded 246 beaches with the flag, which is 13 more than 2011. The beaches that received recognition in Tuscany include the area of Versilia, with Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, Camaiore and Viareggio. The scores are awarded by Fee the Foundation for Environmental Education in collaboration with Enel Sole, and were awarded in Rome.