The De Soto Grand Parade is one of the largest and oldest in the Southeast, with more than 100,000 flocking to Bradenton to watch illuminated floats parade down Manatee Avenue, organizers say. There ...

KEY LARGO, Fla. – A baby manatee was recently rescued in southern Florida after it had become separated from its mother.

Free block party, parade, boat show, and big laughs — here’s what’s happening this weekend around Sarasota and Manatee counties, April 25-27.

We asked fans to pick their girls weightlifting, wrestling, soccer and basketball Players of the Year for Spring 2025. Here ...

FDOT has big plans for Interstate 75 through Sarasota County to alleviate interchange bottlenecks. All it takes is time and ...

Manatee County has committed an initial $2 million to clear portions of its 200 miles of waterways as part of its hurricane readiness strategy.

What is Florida known for? The Kennedy Space Centre, home of NASA, and NASCAR racing will satisfy your need for thrills.

A disturbing video recorded on Saturday in Florida appears to show a boater driving right over a group of manatees.

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Ann Felts said three people were aboard the small plane that crashed into nearby woods and ...

Community Votes Bring the West Indian Manatee to Life in LG's Endangered Species Awareness Campaign. ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., ...

The 2024-25 Sarasota-Manatee High School Sports Awards, Presented by Sarasota Ford, are part of the USA TODAY High School ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — There is a need for housing that can accommodate those with disabilities in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The Haven, a nonprofit based in Sarasota, has built more homes ...