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

Football schedules for the 2025 season are starting to be announced all across the Sunshine State and SBLive Sports Florida ...

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

The Manatee County Public Library System is planning a vacation, and residents are invited to join. If an eight-night trip to Morocco doesn’t fit the budget this year, the librarians have patrons ...

Looking for something fun to do? Babe Ruth commemoration, Bark in the Park, Cigar Box Guitar Festival, Storybook Street, ...

Manatee Judge Matt Whyte denied Ashley Benefield's bond based on insufficient community ties and a concern the former ...

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

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

Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water, following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph ...

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

As winter gives way to warmer days, there’s no better way to shake off the cold than by heading to Florida or Arizona to ...

Spanning 2,200 acres, with the ability to build up to 5,000 units, construction on Lakewood Ranch Southeast will begin later ...