Sarasota County saw a 7% decline over the past year, with Manatee close behind at 5%, according to the latest data from Zillow.

Nearly 2,000 manatees died in the state in 2021 and 2022, a two-year record. Widespread water quality problems and seagrass ...

Manatee County officials are considering charging residents a new stormwater fee to reduce widespread flooding issues. The fee would add millions to the budget for cleaning canals and waterways and ...

Manatee County has approved a $5.66 million loan to One Stop Housing to support an affordable housing project near Cortez Road in Bradenton. One Stop Housing pitched the idea for the project last ...

On Tuesday, commissioners voted 5-1 to not add fluoride to the county's drinking water. They also said they will not repair ...

Manatee County commits funds to affordable housing and environmental projects, including a $5.6M loan for housing and $3.1M for beach restoration.

Manatee County's Neighborhood Ambassador Academy offers a detailed 11-week local government program starting May 2, 2025.

New College of Florida’s Director of Marketing and Media, Fred Piccolo, faces charges of “exposure of sexual organs” after he ...

A Bradenton man's lucky $50 Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket turned into a $1 million windfall. The ticket was purchased at a Bradenton Circle K.

"Keep an eye out for manatees along Gulf beaches and coastal waterways as they travel from their southern wintering grounds," the notification said. "Their ability to thrive in both fresh and ...

Manatee County commissioners will not repair drinking water fluoridation system, citing a cost of millions ahead of a likely statewide fluoride ban.

Manatee's DOGE committee will be made up of county staff, the clerk, and five citizens with backgrounds in finance.