Stroll along Florida’s scenic waterfront trails and soak in sun-soaked views, tranquil waters, and nature’s calming beauty.

Jasmine Ramirez underwent a 17-hour surgery to amputate her left leg. She suffers from a rare condition with no official name ...

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The first Sarasota area restaurant opened in 2017 at 497 Cortez Road, Bradenton, in Manatee County. There are more than two ...

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To address the problem, animal advocates have successfully campaigned to pass laws in hundreds of cities, counties, and ...

Nestled along Florida’s Forgotten Coast, Apalachicola welcomes visitors with historic brick buildings, working fishing boats, and the kind of genuine small-town warmth that makes you wonder if you’ve ...

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

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Some Manatee County residents are still mopping up after Debby. They say flooding continues, and now they are appealing to the county for solutions. An upcoming meeting is ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. — The water in front of the Big Bend Power Station is full of manatees right now amid the colder weather in the area. “I estimate pretty close to a thousand,” said Lauren Gomez, a ...