BRADENTON, Fla. — The biggest event of the year for the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto kicked off Friday evening with a high-energy start before a weekend packed with world-class racing, ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a valuable resource. There are now sandbag locations open around the county — ...

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

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FORT MYERS, Fla.—An adult female manatee was rescued from the Orange River on Tuesday, just one week after more than 30 manatees were removed from nearby waters. The animal was found alive but in ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A full-throttle, high-stakes river race took place on Saturday in the 11th annual Bradenton Area River Regatta. Thrill seekers got their first look at competitors from all ...

BRADENTON, Fla. - The roar of high-speed boats and the glow of drones over the Manatee River will once again draw huge crowds to downtown Bradenton. The Bradenton Area River Regatta returns on Friday, ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — The Bradenton Area River Regatta kicks off Friday, Feb. 20 — and the event is completely free. Organizers say the two-day festival draws more than 100,000 people each year for live ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will open its new Manatee River Habitat and VyStar SkyScape Entrance on March 6, 2026. A $3 million donation from J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver helped fund the new ...

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering changes to manatee speed zones in the Indian River Lagoon. Proposed changes include allowing faster speeds near Sebastian Inlet and ...