Big Waters unveiled its 2030 Conservation Plan in April. It’s the first strategic plan for the nonprofit, and it lays out 247 ...

Manatee County is using voter-approved conservation funds to purchase 4.5 acres of forested land around the Rye Cemetery and Rye Preserve in Parrish to shield the area from future development.

A conservation effort passed by voters in 2020 is preserving natural areas in Manatee County.

Manatee County is using voter-approved conservation funds to purchase 4.5 acres of forested land around the Rye Cemetery and Rye Preserve in Parrish to shield the area from future development.

Our Gulf beaches are world famous, but Sarasota has another great body of water—the Myakka, celebrating its 40th anniversary as Florida’s only “Wild and Scenic River.” ...

CORTEZ, Fla. - They were two sites in Cortez in Manatee County that provided countless memories to the community. The Seafood ...

Currently, 14 schools in Manatee County are at or over capacity. Some of the biggest boundary map changes could impact students at Harvey Elementary School, Sugg Middle School and Parrish ...

It's part of a multi-year project for the county, using funds to beautify the southern part of Bradenton.

Manatee County’s Palma Sola South ranked second on a list of Florida beaches with the most days of unsafe swimming conditions in 2024, according to an environmental group.

The Big Waters Land Trust's first Strategic Conservation Plan targets urgent conservation opportunities with a goal to build a framework for future resilience across Southwest Florida.

Manatee County high school baseball team wins national championship title IMG Academy’s baseball team was crowned the 2025 MaxPreps national champion. The Ascenders went 24-1.