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Learn more about Florida's state marine mammal, including information on organizations looking to protect them and how you ...

Manatee County restaurants are routinely inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for health and food safety issues and cleanliness. Florida bases its inspection ...

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

A Bradenton woman is warning other pet owners after her dog died from a fungal infection called pythiosis. Her dog suffered from vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhea.

Olivia is a modern Italian restaurant known for its traditional trattoria dishes delivered with an innovative touch. Chef ...

Drivers in Manatee County are now using a newly opened southbound on-ramp at the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange, part of a $145 million reconstruction project led by the Florida Department of ...

EPCOT has two new manatees, but they won’t be here as long as their beloved predecessors, for a very good reason.

But there are plenty of other restaurants worth celebrating across Sarasota and Manatee counties, particularly some new ones that will hopefully be considered for the USA TODAY list next year.

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.

The staff along with volunteers rescued the manatee and transported it to SeaWorld for treatment. SeaWorld says she has been in a stable condition, improving her bloodwork and eating on her own.