Southwest Florida is home to many unique animals, from colorful birds and curious reptiles to top predators like the Florida ...

Manatee County commissioners this week approved a new county logo that will be used on county property and government-related publications beginning March 1.

Located north of the Cortez Bridge over the Intracoastal waterway, county officials said they want “every dock plank, parking space, and amenity will reflect the community’s vision,” making this a ...

Manatee County boasts a staff of 2,376 individuals, and they are set to earn their share of about $134.9 million in base salary payroll this year. County commissioners approved a cost of living ...

Manatee County commissioners approved a spending plan for $252.7 million federal hurricane relief grant, including housing repair.

300 volunteers needed to protect Manatee County's coastline from storms The non-profit Keep Manatee Beautiful is looking to host the largest-ever sea oat planting and sand dune restoration event.

BRADENTON, Fla. — A judge's decision to grant a “Stand Your Ground" defense in Manatee County is causing controversy. Monday afternoon, the family of Deondrick Anderson and community ...

The 2024-2025 winter high school sports season is in the rearview. Manatee County athletes competed for state championships in individual sports, while one team advanced to the Final Four in girls ...

For many years, the symbol has been a de facto seal. County vendors and business partners will be able to download the new sunshine logo on Manatee County's website beginning Feb. 7.

One person is dead and another is injured after a house fire in Manatee County on Saturday afternoon.

This was one benefit to the chilly temperatures we experienced in southwest Florida last month: We had perfect conditions for a close encounter of the manatee kind at Lee County Manatee Park.

BayCare Hospital Manatee will be the county’s only not-for-profit hospital and the only hospital north of the Manatee River. Officials celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony last week.