It’s somewhat surreal to see the state fighting to make manatees’ survival less certain — especially after a decade that has ...

Manatee County commissioners are expanding 25 miles of trails connecting several counties with $2.1 million to aid in the construction process; ... this becomes a sea of waving beauty,” he said.

After generations of visitors have enjoyed being entertained and educated at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, many took the ...

Dunnellon sits at the junction of the Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers, a water lover’s paradise hidden in central Florida. The Rainbow River runs crystal clear, so transparent you can count the ...

Patrick Rose, the executive director of the Save the Manatee Club, said there are only an estimated 9,000 to 12,000 manatees within U.S. waters left as they face the effects of climate change, ...

Four years ago, Florida saw a record number of manatee deaths. A record 1,100 of them died in 2021, and two years ago, wildlife officials began hand-feeding manatees lettuce to stave off ...

Discover the latest restaurant news in Bradenton, including the new openings, closings and updates in Manatee County’s dining scene.

SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. — This time of year, hundreds of people head to Silver Springs every day to get a glimpse of two main attractions — manatees and monkeys. Both animals make their home in ...