Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

Commissioners voted to bring an ordinance on removing fluoride from the water supply at a later date. The county must also ...

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...

A recent USF study caused a stir when it reported that manatees were a nonnative species that arrived relatively recently to ...

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 ...

Seven new Sarasota restaurants opened last month, one closed for good, and a legendary local spot was ranked among Florida’s most iconic eateries.

Manatee County commissioners will discuss a potential new vacation rental ordinance this year to address registration and safety concerns.

Manatee County commissioners voted have an ordinance drafted to end a requirement that its water supply be treated with fluoride.

A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee ...

Rachel Shanker is Conservation and Education Manager at the park that opened in an area next to Florida Power and Light's ...

Florida Manatee Festival in downtown Crystal River attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend. Sunny skies and ...