BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners unanimously voted to purchase more than 13 acres of land to add to Pine Island Preserve. The $40,000 purchase will come out of Manatee County’s ...

Lee County leads Florida in manatee deaths from boat strikes in 2025, with 14 recorded incidents. Statewide, manatee deaths ...

Bradenton-area restaurant fans had dozens of new restaurants to choose from in 2025. From fine dining to fast-casual and ...

Discover essential tips for visiting Everglades National Park, including when to visit, what to do, and where to stay for an ...

While privately owned, the island has long been frequented by locals as a kayaking, boating and fishing spot, and it also ...

FWC found Lee County to be among the highest counties for manatee deaths in the state for 2025. Fox 4's Bella Line spoke with ...

ST. HELENA ISLAND — In a move that came as a surprise to some, the owners of Beaufort County’s Pine Island moved to drop a 2023 lawsuit filed against Beaufort County and the Beaufort County Planning ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

Minneapolis-based developer Ryan Companies hopes to develop 482 acres north of Pine Island for two possible scenarios. Scenario A would combine 335 acres (70%) as general light industrial and 105 ...

The Governor’s plan for the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to transfer to New College still needs to move through the state Legislature. A recent Gov. Ron DeSantis budget proposal asks that the ...

Community members gathered in the Burton Wells Recreation Center on Monday well before the 6 p.m. start time to fill seats for the council’s public hearing and vote on a proposed agreement and zoning ...

Norfolk Island pines decorated as small Christmas trees are frequently given as gifts over the holidays. With simple care, they will thrive well beyond one season. The small, potted plants that we ...