Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

Christopher Tittel, communication director for the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County said Dec. 20 in an email to The Islander that a health ...

This week, the Georgia Aquarium released a rescued and rehabilitated female manatee back to Florida waters following months ...

A manatee rescued in the Theodore Industrial Canal is recovering at SeaWorld in Orlando. FOX 10′s Lee Peck has more on the ...

eating a balanced diet, lowering stress, and seeking preventative care. Still, it’s probably a good idea to lower your exposure to microplastics even if you can’t avoid them completely.

Dixie Crossroads in Titusville, Florida, serves up legendary corn fritters alongside their iconic seafood dishes. It’s a must ...

Earlier this month, I unveiled my picks for the six best restaurants that opened this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties. I noted that over the past 12 months, I visited — unannounced — most of the ...

Officers said over the last few months, they've seen an uptick in Kia and Hyundai thefts. Manatee County deputies arrested a 14-year-old car burglary suspect after a man spotted a group of people ...

It is marked by the Manatee Pocket, a bay that stretches from the city to the St. Lucie Inlet, where the area's restaurants, art galleries and fishing/boating stores are located. Some restaurants ...