MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

Gateway South is a women-focused shelter and recovery center designed to provide a safe, secure and healing environment where ...

In Florida, manatees are best known as shy, gentle giants. But about once a year, the state’s beloved sea cows reveal ...

The Observer sports columnist reflects on the area's champions, record-breakers and competitors who stood above all others.

The Central Florida Explorer’s coverage has expanded to encompass events, music, visual arts, travel, outdoors, feature ...

The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working ...

Sarasota County has purchased a 3.59-acre property off South Tamiami Trail in Venice that overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway ...

Tis the season for holiday lights, ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa Claus, and parades galore. Florida has many boat parades planned for December 2025.

These 12 cities offer comfortable living and plenty of amenities without breaking your monthly budget of $2,400! Leesburg is a charming small city in central Florida where your dollar stretches ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — In the wild, Florida’s manatees already face threats from cold stress, habitat loss, boat strikes and other human activities. Now advocates worry about the potential peril that ...

Injuries have been reported in an I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said all northbound lanes of I-275 near where it meets I-75 ...