MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a valuable resource. There are now sandbag locations open around the ...

Manatee County Commissioner Robert McCann said outside communications about development issues took place prior to his election.

Manatee County is expediting $3M emergency repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam after an inspection found issues following a tough hurricane season.

Manatee County, Florida, has banned new retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats. Existing pet stores face stricter regulations, including limits on relocation and expansion.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County has unveiled a new program called WaterWise Manatee. Crews will eventually replace all 150,000 water meters in the county by the end of 2027.

Plans to increase impact fees to pay for infrastructure in Manatee County could draw legal challenge from the local building industry.

Manatee County leaders voted this week to expand a local nature preserve with the purchase of 13 acres of island property near the mouth of the Braden River. The $41,500 land buy will add a ...

The county and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, the company behind the Lakewood Ranch master-planned development, have a cost-sharing agreement on the project already in place.

County commissioners voted against new homes and apartments in Parrish and East Manatee.

Manatee County will create a citizens advisory committee to collaborate with Florida's State Department of Government Efficiency to cut spending.

A section of US-19 in Manatee County was dedicated to a fallen soldier.

Manatee County officials approved a $35 million investment into property in Lakewood Ranch to relocate many administrative services eastward.