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 ...

A new restaurant is serving sushi, hibachi and more Japanese cuisine in Bradenton’s Bayshore Gardens area. Yummy Sushi opened its doors at 6220 14th St. W. in the Shops at Bayshore on Feb. 1. Yummy ...

Manatee County commissioners voted to restrict the hours that speed limit cameras installed in local school zones will be ...

One year after a 67-year-old woman vanished, a Manatee County probate judge has declared her dead, the Bradenton Police Department announced Friday. The Florida Highway Patrol says the Tesla that was ...

Known for their hearty meals and fresh-baked rolls, Texas Roadhouse is one of several planned restaurants for the commercial ...

which has operated in Manatee County since 1955, as homage to the village's historic roots. Major change is in store for the historic Cortez fishing village. The Florida Department of Transportation ...

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to develop 5,000 homes on 4,100 acres near Old Miakka as Lakewood Ranch Southeast.

Repairs are nearly complete, and the Manatee County Central Library will reopen to the public in February after recovering from extensive damage suffered during the 2024 hurricane season.

Residents calling for an update to the city’s sound ordinance will have to continue waiting for action after the Sarasota City Commission postponed a vote on the issue this week. The commission sent ...

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Snow fell Tuesday throughout parts of northern Florida and the Panhandle ... This interactive map from the National Weather Service shows snowfall reports from the last 24 hours, as well as ...