Manatee County commissioners voted have an ordinance drafted to end a requirement that its water supply be treated with ...

Dozens of new plays, musicals, concerts, art exhibits, dance pieces and more are being presented across the Sarasota area ...

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Enjoy free outdoor block parties with food, drinks, live music, and more this weekend in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island hosted Terrific Kids from the 4th Grade at Manatee Elementary School. Five exceptional students, ...

Jeanette Nuñez, who has spent her career in politics, has a resume that marks a departure from previous FIU presidents. Unlike the university’s past two presidents, Nuñez — who was selected without a ...

Sarasota and Bradenton are warming up this weekend — perfect weather for enjoying the final days of the Manatee County Fair.

BY SARA WARD AND ZOEY RITCHIE The Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival Inc. presented its 39th annual Manatee Festival Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26, in Valentine Park. […] ...

FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST BROOKE SILVERING. JOINING US FROM MANATEE LAGOON WITH WHY THEY CHOOSE TO HUDDLE UP THERE. BROOKE. MANATEES NEED WATER TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 68 DEGREES AND ABOVE IN ...

Manatee County is preparing to join several ... that we should be looking at studies that are strictly positive and painting a rosy picture of fluoride," she said. "We need to look at the negative.

Fig, who is represented by the Cristin Tierney Gallery in New York City, is known for his detailed paintings of the intimate ...

The fundraising focus this year is Turning Points, which provides support for Manatee County families and individuals facing ...