Olivia is a modern Italian restaurant known for its traditional trattoria dishes delivered with an innovative touch. Chef ...

Nearly 40% of workers who live in Lee County commute to other counties. That's more than 100,000. Where? Naples, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, among others.

Best restaurants in Sarasota? Here are 10 essential spots to visit for exceptional food that didn’t make USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year list.

Manatee waterfront restaurant has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know before you go.

A roundup of boys and girls FHSAA regional soccer matches played by Manatee and Sarasota country teams. Lakewood Ranch girls ...

Puzzle games are perfect for those who like to get their brain working, whether it's dealing with tiles or exploring a world filled with different problems to solve. One of the best places to look ...

EPCOT has two new manatees, but they won’t be here as long as their beloved predecessors, for a very good reason.

At one of the great Sarasota-Manatee sports bars we recommended back in September at the start of the season! Full disclosure: I’m a native of Hershey, Pennsylvania, so… Go Birds! Need a break? Play ...

The 2025 February college signing period started Wednesday, Feb. 5. See where local high school athletes are taking their ...

A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband. For those who knew ...

There are rumblings that the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus will be given to Richard Corcoran, the president of New College of ...

Presented in no particular order, here are the biggest restaurant openings, closings, and honors we reported on during January in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Boo's Ice House & Dog Bar, which ...