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

Hundreds of manatees were seen huddling together in Florida to escape a cold snap. Around 300 gathered at Blue Spring State ...

This is such an exciting time of year for us Florida columnists! The 2026 legislative session begins next Tuesday, and we’re ...

In a sense, Fly Heli Tours has found a helicopter landing spot in the waters of San Carlos Bay and Matanzas Pass that almost technically may seem to be in the middle of nowhere, while at the same time ...

The city of Sarasota is refreshing its “Now You See Us, Petticoat Painters 1953-2025” exhibit that began in March 2025 and is ...

Turquoise waves splash against the white sand beaches of the Bijagos archipelago, where locals fear rising sea levels will swallow their islands whole.

The entire East Coast Greenway is now 37% complete and includes about 1,060 miles of protected, off-road paths. The Greenway ...

A two-decade-old murder case in Tampa is officially closed, bringing long-awaited answers, but no criminal charges, for the ...

These Florida beachfront restaurants serve great food alongside sweeping water views that make every meal feel like a getaway ...

Related: 8 Overlooked Beach Towns In Florida Where Neighbors Still Wave And Life Moves A Bit Slower This geography ensures you’re never more than a short walk from sparkling water. The local beach ...

More than 6,000 cases of child abuse are reported in Manatee County yearly, and there is often physical and emotional trauma ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...