Two new manatees have made their debut at Walt Disney World. Cider and Mino are two-day rescues that are now on the road to recovery.

Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Commissioners George Kruse and Tal Siddique argued that it was the wrong approach to curbing development and could waste ...

Enjoy free outdoor block parties with food, drinks, live music, and more this weekend in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Other notable names in town this week will include two Nashville-based country musicians who first caught many people's ...

A new batch of commissioners campaigned on slowing growth that some residents feel is happening too fast, especially in East ...

Smoky River Manatees Swim Club will be hosting its annual general meeting at Ecole Heritage on March 6 at 6:30 p.m., welcoming all new children to come check out their club. “As an association ...

It can be hard to plan a Valentine’s Day celebration for that special someone in your life. But Florida’s countless beaches, ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had a busy weekend full of rescuing sick and injured manatees this past ...

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island hosted Terrific Kids from the 4th Grade at Manatee Elementary School. Five exceptional students, ...

The Fort Pierce Highwaymen Museum is expected to open Feb. 15-16 during its namesake's annual festival weekend.