An FWC spokesman said the agency will likely have an update on the number of manatees that died after FPL heat pumps failed ...

Sarasota County Fair, St. Patrick's Day events, and more things to do in March in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

With term limits changing just before he began on the Longboat Key Town Commission, Ken Schneier leaves as the ...

A Florida Power & Light plant sits on the Orange River, and for decades the plant has produced warm water conditions in that ...

Poulton said her background in public policy, local government and federal constituent services positions her to deliver results as County Commissioner.

At least 25 manatees died in Lee County last week. Wildlife officials say cold stress was likely a factor, but questions remain about an unplanned shutdown at an FPL power plant.

The University Park Women’s Club raised $22,300 from the An Evening at SEA fundraiser that took place Feb. 19 at Mote Science ...

Roundup of Manatee, Sarasota high school sports results for Feb. 16-21, 2026, including baseball, lacrosse, tennis, wrestling ...

A state court has ruled that developers can charge for maintenance but not otherwise make a profit with amenity fees, but Sen. Jennifer Bradley says some are ignoring that decision and still ...

Two of the manatees were rescued from the Fort Myers-Bonita Springs area in 2024 and released Feb. 18. according to Save the ...