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.

A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband. For those who knew ...

“Alton Brown Live: Last Bite” will visit Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Feb. 16. Ahead of the stop, Brown spoke ...

Best restaurants in Sarasota? Here are 10 essential spots to visit for exceptional food that didn’t make USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year list.

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

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

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.

Smoky River Manatees Swim Club will be hosting its annual general meeting at Ecole Heritage on March 6 at 6:30 p.m., welcoming all new children to come check out their club. “As an association ...