Bradenton’s new sculpture glows at night and gently whistles in the breeze, bringing Manatee River folklore to the Riverwalk.

A roundup of high school sports played in Sarasota and Manatee counties March 23-28, 2026, with all-star basketball, baseball ...

Did you know manatees are related to elephants and eat up to eight hours a day? Learn more fun facts, as we pay tribute to ...

Manatee season comes to a close.

New restaurants, a closure and national recognition are shaking up Sarasota’s dining scene. See what’s new and what’s gone.

The Carol Ann Billberry Felts Preserve at David J. Crane Park Dedication and Public Memorial Service will be held April 18 at ...

Manatee County is hosting a free Health & Wellness Expo on Tuesday, April 7 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in ...

New apartments could be coming to East Manatee County. Paperwork was recently filed with Manatee County Development Services ...

Wildlife experts are advising boaters and the public to be aware of the moving sea cows and some boating zone changes that will be in place April 1.

Indigo’s Suzanne Henke said riprap (crushed rocks used to prevent erosion) around the edge of a pond looks ugly; she wants to see more "living" shorelines around Manatee County ...

The world’s oldest manatee lived in Florida, and his incredible story of life, legacy, and conservation still inspires people today.