Protecting endangered species in Florida also protects the state's unique habitats and local economy. Legislation has been introduced to strengthen safeguards for manatees and improve responses to ...

A Manatee County man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing three female family members, the State ...

Sarasota's Dreamers Academy is launching a new summer program to prevent learning loss over the break. A $45,308 donation from The Henson Fund will make the four-week summer academy free for up to 100 ...

While the past few weeks of concert picks have showcased a variety of music styles, this week will spotlight the Sarasota ...

Art exhibition openings, a season-concluding concert and more the week of May 17-23 in the Sarasota area arts scene.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton has received two manatees for secondary care at the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. The young females, Sorbet and Juneau, were transferred ...

The Pirates beat Gulf Coast 2-1 to reach the 2026 FHSAA Class 5A state semifinals. See photo from their regional championship ...

On Friday, May 15, Venice baseball will play its first state semifinal since 2019, hoping to earn its seventh title under ...

A roundup and what we learned watching Sarasota and Manatee area teams during the 2026 spring high school football season.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop-elect Emilio Biosca Agüero to lead the Diocese of Venice, Florida. Agüero will replace Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who is retiring after 20 years as required by canon law ...

Graduates gather in the gym before the ceremony. North Port High School held a graduation ceremony Thursday evening, May 14, 2026, for the Class of 2026. Six hundred graduates received their diplomas ...

As of May 13, Texas Roadhouse has opened seven new restaurants in 2026, with two in Florida. The restaurant chain will open another Texas Roadhouse in Winter Haven by the end of June. Once open, the ...