More than one species celebrated Mother’s Day on May 10 in the Florida Keys, as Dolphin Research Center (DRC) led the ...

A mother manatee known as “Stripes” and her newborn calf were rescued near Key Largo on Thursday after the adult manatee was found severely entangled in fishing line, according to officials with the ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Despite a rough hurricane season in 2024, businesses on Anna Maria Island say foot traffic was surprisingly good this spring. Manatee County officials say they’re working ...

Key takeaway: Beachside Hospitality Group, the owners of an Anna Maria Island staple, Sandbar, have invested $1M in a new ...

Admission to Lake Manatee State Park is $5 per vehicle of two to eight passengers and $4 for a single-occupant vehicle. Extra ...

Unlike many of the city's parks, the Bradenton Riverwalk is open 24 hours a day throughout the year. The splash pad, however, ...

It’s a great spot for getting up close and personal with manatees — the state advises no closer than 50 feet — as well as ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - For months, county and city officials on Anna Maria Island have worked to clear Gulf Drive of the tons of sand displaced by last year’s hurricanes. Work on rebuilding ...

Manatee County and Longboat Key commissioners discussed several overlapping projects and issues at the May 7 joint meeting.

Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry service is eyeing a return to the city of Anna Maria. But the route might not be to the ...

Manatee County are asking the community for input on how to use federal money to help rebuild following last years devastating hurricanes.

Manatee County Utilities has issued a water off notice for a few areas in Anna Maria Island. This outage will affect the ...