This is the heartwarming moment a couple on their honeymoon in Tavernier, Florida on June 17 are about to embark on a boat are suddenly visited by a big, friendly manatee.

Chef Jeremy promotes businesses that timeshare his kitchen. He hands out their menus and food description flyers. He suggests ...

Alabama Jack’s isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a Florida Keys institution where the conch fritters are worth the drive from anywhere in the Sunshine State.

Manatee County school district currently has 16 schools at or over capacity Student enrollment has increased by 5,000 students since 2022 Boundary changes would impact some students more than others ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a valuable resource. There are now sandbag locations open around the ...

After years of struggle, Alexis and Jerry found success and even survival through a program that focuses on food, habits, and ...

Four years ago, Florida saw a record number of manatee deaths. A record 1,100 of them died in 2021, and two years ago, wildlife officials began hand-feeding manatees lettuce to stave off ...

Explore the key moments in Manatee County’s fight over wetland protections as local leaders face challenges from developers and state legislation.

Snooty was a West Indian manatee born on July 21st, 1948, at the Miami Aquarium. At the age of two, Snooty was moved to his home at the South Florida Museum of Manatee County. He lived in a controlled ...