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 Park, east of Fort Myers.

The park, under the Frank A. Wacha Bridge, is a popular spot for community events, boaters and anglers. It features picnic ...

The origin of the word "picnic" is speculative ... It is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and has a well-known manatee gathering area in the C-54 Canal. It's home to deer, coyotes, bobcats ...

The initiative aims to strengthen Florida communities against the growing challenges of climate change and hurricanes.

Commissioners also recently voted to undo a Comprehensive Plan change made in 2021 that allowed new housing construction east ...

Some Manatee County commissioners called for a building moratorium over roads and other concerns in east Manatee.

Manatee County commissioners voted to not even entertain discussions over a pitch to let New College of Florida use the Powel ...

Some Manatee County commissioners are calling local developers to the table with threat of a building moratorium to find ...