Captiva Island, a tiny barrier island off the coast of Fort Myers near Sanibel Island, is the perfect place to go for a relaxing beach vacation. Keep reading for your guide to the under-the-radar ...

Stingrays are once again swimming through Cownose Cove at TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center, giving people an opportunity to have ...

The eleven-day Manatee County Fair is held each January at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto, Florida.

Sights + Sounds: The Sarasota Opera 6 p.m. at Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch Free Visit WatersidePlace ...

A proposed privately financed cruise port in Manatee County is now publicly tied to the recent sale of Rattlesnake Key, a shallow island system between ...

A family donation of five buildings on 6.5 acres will allow Hermitage Artist Retreat to double its residency program.

Skip the crowds and discover Florida's hidden gem small towns, from quirky main streets to unspoiled nature and waterfront ...

A wildlife rescue team in the Florida Keys came to the aid of a young manatee in Marathon on Friday, January 2, after it was found with a fan belt tightly wrapped around its body. The Dolphin Research ...

FLORIDA KEYS, Fla. (WSVN) – Rescue members from the Dolphin Research Center found a fan belt wrapped around a baby manatee Friday. The rescuers successfully removed the belt from the calf before it ...

In the waters of the Florida Keys, juvenile lobsters use their sense of smell to find groups of adults already occupying the limestone holes. The trouble is that red groupers also live there, but they ...

In Florida, manatees are best known as shy, gentle giants. But about once a year, the state’s beloved sea cows reveal an…erm…freakier side of themselves. You ...

Florida’s coastal charm, diverse ecosystems, and laid-back atmosphere make it an ideal destination for road trips, especially when you’re a Sarasota local eager to explore more of the Sunshine State.