An animal that looks like a cow but cannot distinguish sweet from bitter at all — that is the Caribbean manatee. The finding ...

One need not get wet to see the wonders of the world’s oceans thanks to the well-documented travel experiences of Michael and ...

Manatee County lifeguards rescued more than 130 people from rip currents in just four days and urge beach-goers to know escape techniques ahead of the busy holiday weekend.

Florida leans hard into sun, sand and surf. But Sarasota has way more going for it than just its beautiful beaches ...

Out on the water, investigators described the site as a real-life “living laboratory,” where they’re not only placing ...

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Manatees do far more than drift peacefully through warm coastal waters, and a closer look at their world reveals why ...

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 ...

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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County officials are seeking opinions on a new disaster grant worth $252 million from residents. Morgan Bryant knows the key to staying energized. But when Hurricane ...

Alpine, a rehabilitated Florida manatee, is swimming freely in Florida’s Crystal River today. Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens announced the release of the first manatee from the zoo’s new J.