Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee ...

Lil Joe’s amazing life journey has taken him from peril in the St. Johns River to near-tragedy in the Little Econ to recovery ...

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

A manatee and two calves sought refuge from the January morning chill in the warm, glassy waters of Silver Glen Springs. They ...

Even in parts of rural Sarasota and Manatee counties ... group's focus is on protecting the "wild and scenic" Myakka River and the state park that surrounds the watershed. The most recent meeting ...

Anna Maria Island is connected with the mainland via Cortez Bridge to the south and Manatee Bridge to the north. Free parking is widely available, including in the multi-storey car park in the centre ...

The annual Hike, Ride or Paddle Poker Challenge returns Saturday, Feb. 1, to the Little Manatee River State Park event field. Sponsored by the state park’s Friends group, the poker-themed competition ...

In January 2024, there were 932 manatees counted at Blue Spring State Park, which was an all-time high. The manatee count drops later in the morning as they go to the St. Johns River looking for ...

In 2019, another manatee entangled in a bike tire was reported in Blue Spring State Park near DeLand. After extensive efforts to remove the tire, the manatee broke free in 2020 when it was hit by ...

Mayors from five Manatee County cities gave speeches detailing their plans for 2025, and the issues that their cities dealt with in 2024.