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Manatee County sets up showdown with Florida officials over wetlands protection - Tampa Bay Times
Manatee County sets up showdown with Florida officials over wetlands protection Tampa Bay Times
Published on 19 May 2025 | 2:57 am
Sarasota and Manatee sheriff's offices are training with ICE for immigration crackdown - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota and Manatee sheriff's offices are training with ICE for immigration crackdown Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 19 May 2025 | 2:01 am
A sea turtle has been found dead during tour - Gulf Coast News and Weather
A sea turtle has been found dead during tour Gulf Coast News and Weather
Published on 18 May 2025 | 10:27 pm
‘Nothing like it.’ Manatee teams set to compete in popular fishing tournament - Bradenton Herald
‘Nothing like it.’ Manatee teams set to compete in popular fishing tournament Bradenton Herald
Published on 18 May 2025 | 9:50 am
Poll: What's the best waterfront restaurant in Manatee Pocket? - Yahoo
Poll: What's the best waterfront restaurant in Manatee Pocket? Yahoo
Published on 18 May 2025 | 9:00 am
Watch Manatee Mom, Baby Rescue - The Weather Channel
Watch Manatee Mom, Baby Rescue The Weather Channel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 6:56 pm
One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: St Regis, HCA Florida and more - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: St Regis, HCA Florida and more Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
Published on 17 May 2025 | 4:41 pm
Manatee County officials say no to these housing projects. Here’s why. - Tampa Bay Times
Manatee County officials say no to these housing projects. Here’s why. Tampa Bay Times
Published on 17 May 2025 | 3:00 pm
1 airlifted to hospital after serious crash in front of SeaPort Manatee - wtsp.com
1 airlifted to hospital after serious crash in front of SeaPort Manatee wtsp.com
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:38 pm
Florida fights ruling that it violated Endangered Species Act threatening manatees - Florida Today
Florida fights ruling that it violated Endangered Species Act threatening manatees Florida Today
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:26 pm
Missing man found in Manatee County - ABC7 WWSB
Missing man found in Manatee County ABC7 WWSB
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:18 pm
Manatee strikes up friendship with Florida paddleboarder - upi.com
Manatee strikes up friendship with Florida paddleboarder upi.com
Published on 16 May 2025 | 5:33 pm
State appeals in manatee protection fight - Navarre Press
State appeals in manatee protection fight Navarre Press
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:42 pm
WATCH: Mother manatee, calf rescued near Key Largo after entanglement in fishing line - WPLG Local 10
WATCH: Mother manatee, calf rescued near Key Largo after entanglement in fishing line WPLG Local 10
Published on 16 May 2025 | 2:03 pm
Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Englewood - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Englewood Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:07 am
Lakewood Ranch and Manatee County beef over a roundabout could cost taxpayers - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Lakewood Ranch and Manatee County beef over a roundabout could cost taxpayers Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:02 am
Photos of Palmetto High School's Graduation 2025 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Photos of Palmetto High School's Graduation 2025 Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Florida mom goes viral for special bond with manatee named 'Paddle' - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Florida mom goes viral for special bond with manatee named 'Paddle' FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 15 May 2025 | 8:41 pm
Manatee County Teacher Arrested for Child Molestation - The Bradenton Times
Manatee County Teacher Arrested for Child Molestation The Bradenton Times
Published on 15 May 2025 | 6:37 pm
Noted Manatee waterfront restaurant unveils $1M in renovations - Business Observer
Noted Manatee waterfront restaurant unveils $1M in renovations Business Observer
Published on 15 May 2025 | 6:00 pm
Annual law enforcement memorial service held in Manatee County - ABC7 WWSB
Annual law enforcement memorial service held in Manatee County ABC7 WWSB
Published on 15 May 2025 | 4:45 pm
Manatee County wants to stop development expansion. Will Florida allow it? - Bradenton Herald
Manatee County wants to stop development expansion. Will Florida allow it? Bradenton Herald
Published on 15 May 2025 | 9:50 am
Tampa Bay 24/7: Manatee County 911 dispatchers - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay 24/7: Manatee County 911 dispatchers FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 15 May 2025 | 9:43 am
From Students to Teachers: USF Graduates Sign On to Shape Manatee Classrooms - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
From Students to Teachers: USF Graduates Sign On to Shape Manatee Classrooms University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:06 pm
Manatee deputies to be showcased on 'COPS' - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Manatee deputies to be showcased on 'COPS' FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:06 pm
Man sentenced to prison after multi-county chase that began in Manatee County - Bradenton Herald
Man sentenced to prison after multi-county chase that began in Manatee County Bradenton Herald
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:50 am
Manatee County collects data it hopes will raise impact fees - Your Observer
Manatee County collects data it hopes will raise impact fees Your Observer
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:00 am
Manatee County makes U-turn on roundabout - Your Observer
Manatee County makes U-turn on roundabout Your Observer
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:00 am
Manatee dies while receiving medical care at Florida state park: report - WFLA
Manatee dies while receiving medical care at Florida state park: report WFLA
Published on 13 May 2025 | 2:53 pm
AMI business owner reacts to $252M disaster relief grant Manatee County received - Spectrum Bay News 9
AMI business owner reacts to $252M disaster relief grant Manatee County received Spectrum Bay News 9
Published on 13 May 2025 | 2:21 pm
Photos: High school graduations in Sarasota and Manatee counties, class of 2025 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Photos: High school graduations in Sarasota and Manatee counties, class of 2025 Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 13 May 2025 | 1:39 pm
Manatee left unattended before death while employees drained pool at Homosassa state park: Report - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Manatee left unattended before death while employees drained pool at Homosassa state park: Report FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 13 May 2025 | 3:33 am
Florida manatee Unusual Mortality Event declared over by FWC - Spectrum News 13
Florida manatee Unusual Mortality Event declared over by FWC Spectrum News 13
Published on 12 May 2025 | 2:55 pm
Manatee in care at Florida state park drowned as pool drained, report finds - Tampa Bay Times
Manatee in care at Florida state park drowned as pool drained, report finds Tampa Bay Times
Published on 12 May 2025 | 2:32 pm
Manatee County Government offices in Lakewood Ranch? Officials announce change. - Tampa Bay Times
Manatee County Government offices in Lakewood Ranch? Officials announce change. Tampa Bay Times
Published on 12 May 2025 | 1:03 pm
Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged - Your Observer
Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged Your Observer
Published on 12 May 2025 | 9:00 am
Parrish woman killed in Manatee County crash on U.S. 301, FHP says - Bradenton Herald
Parrish woman killed in Manatee County crash on U.S. 301, FHP says Bradenton Herald
Published on 11 May 2025 | 2:11 pm
Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County - Your Observer
Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County Your Observer
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee Commissioners Move Forward on East County Campus - Manatee County
Manatee Commissioners Move Forward on East County Campus Manatee County
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Florida manatee deaths rise in 2025, report reveals alarming trends - WPEC
Florida manatee deaths rise in 2025, report reveals alarming trends WPEC
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lasting Manatee's second Community Input Meeting will be on May 13, 2025 - Manatee County
Lasting Manatee's second Community Input Meeting will be on May 13, 2025 Manatee County
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
BayCare breaks ground on 154-bed hospital in north Manatee County - WUSF
BayCare breaks ground on 154-bed hospital in north Manatee County WUSF
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County begins distributing 96-gallon trash bins - Your Observer
Manatee County begins distributing 96-gallon trash bins Your Observer
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Video: CNN reporter visits lagoon where Florida manatees are starving to death - CNN
Video: CNN reporter visits lagoon where Florida manatees are starving to death CNN
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
USF Sarasota-Manatee sets graduates on paths toward success - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
USF Sarasota-Manatee sets graduates on paths toward success University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Find your hurricane evacuation zone, shelter in Manatee County - WUSF
Find your hurricane evacuation zone, shelter in Manatee County WUSF
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Why a Florida lagoon has become a death trap for manatees - CNN
Why a Florida lagoon has become a death trap for manatees CNN
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatees Starving to Death in Florida Lagoon - CNN
Manatees Starving to Death in Florida Lagoon CNN
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New scholarships to benefit USF Sarasota-Manatee students from Manatee County - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
New scholarships to benefit USF Sarasota-Manatee students from Manatee County University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Manatee administrator Scott Hopes facing additional charges - ABC7 WWSB
Former Manatee administrator Scott Hopes facing additional charges ABC7 WWSB
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County man wins $1 million in Florida Lottery scatch-off game - ABC7 WWSB
Manatee County man wins $1 million in Florida Lottery scatch-off game ABC7 WWSB
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law - Florida Phoenix
Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law Florida Phoenix
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County imposes burn ban - ABC7 WWSB
Manatee County imposes burn ban ABC7 WWSB
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New Government Relations department promotes Manatee County - Your Observer
New Government Relations department promotes Manatee County Your Observer
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee Season Begins: Boaters urged to watch for manatees and report sightings - fox10tv.com
Manatee Season Begins: Boaters urged to watch for manatees and report sightings fox10tv.com
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Federal Judge Orders Florida to Address Pollution That Led to Manatee Deaths - Inside Climate News
Federal Judge Orders Florida to Address Pollution That Led to Manatee Deaths Inside Climate News
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County becomes the latest to end fluoridating public drinking water - WUSF
Manatee County becomes the latest to end fluoridating public drinking water WUSF
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County creating local DOGE committee - ABC7 WWSB
Manatee County creating local DOGE committee ABC7 WWSB
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee County votes to pull fluoride from drinking water - Spectrum Bay News 9
Manatee County votes to pull fluoride from drinking water Spectrum Bay News 9
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Judge rules Florida violated federal law in protecting manatees from pollution - upi.com
Judge rules Florida violated federal law in protecting manatees from pollution upi.com
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Judge sides with environmental group in Florida suit over manatee protections - NBC 6 South Florida
Judge sides with environmental group in Florida suit over manatee protections NBC 6 South Florida
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sarasota, Manatee home values tumble, marking one of the biggest drops nationwide - ABC7 WWSB
Sarasota, Manatee home values tumble, marking one of the biggest drops nationwide ABC7 WWSB
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee cognition and behavior: a neurobiological perspective on an unusual constellation of senses and a unique brain - Frontiers
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
20 current and ex-leaders of USF Sarasota-Manatee urge revolt against New College takeover - WUSF
20 current and ex-leaders of USF Sarasota-Manatee urge revolt against New College takeover WUSF
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Positive manatee trend triggers official end to Unusual Mortality Event - Central Florida Public Media
Positive manatee trend triggers official end to Unusual Mortality Event Central Florida Public Media
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Lasting Manatee delivers briefing at Board of County Commissioners Meeting on March 25, 2025 - Manatee County
Lasting Manatee delivers briefing at Board of County Commissioners Meeting on March 25, 2025 Manatee County
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Manatee's largest drug bust nets enough fentanyl to kill the entire Tampa area, sheriff says - WUSF
Manatee's largest drug bust nets enough fentanyl to kill the entire Tampa area, sheriff says WUSF
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Emails detail plans to ‘transfer’ USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College - WUSF
Emails detail plans to ‘transfer’ USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College WUSF
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Request a Rain Barrel - Manatee County
Request a Rain Barrel Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 12:24 pm
Find Library Events and Classes - Manatee County
Find Library Events and Classes Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 10:27 am
Participate in Manatee County's Citizen Survey - Manatee County
Participate in Manatee County's Citizen Survey Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 4:31 am
Manatee County Administration Building - Manatee County
Manatee County Administration Building Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:06 am
View Board of County Commissioners Past Meeting Minutes - Manatee County
View Board of County Commissioners Past Meeting Minutes Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:01 am
Sports and Leisure Services Department - Manatee County
Sports and Leisure Services Department Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 1:00 am
Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) - Manatee County
Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 12:55 am
Report A Code Complaint - Manatee County
Report A Code Complaint Manatee County
Published on 19 March 2025 | 12:54 am
Florida manatees deserve strong protections - Environment America
Florida manatees deserve strong protections Environment America
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2 Million to Manatee County Port Authority for Infrastructure Improvements at SeaPort Manatee Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund | Executive Office of the Governor - Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2 Million to Manatee County Port Authority for Infrastructure Improvements at SeaPort Manatee Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund | Executive Office of the Governor Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
USF Sarasota-Manatee making its mark in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
USF Sarasota-Manatee making its mark in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
A Bitterly Cold Winter and Record Numbers - Save the Manatee Club
A Bitterly Cold Winter and Record Numbers Save the Manatee Club
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Cold Stress Threatens Many Manatees - Save the Manatee Club
Cold Stress Threatens Many Manatees Save the Manatee Club
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Advocating for Manatees’ Critical Habitat - Save the Manatee Club
Advocating for Manatees’ Critical Habitat Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
A Warm-Water Action Plan for Manatees - Save the Manatee Club
A Warm-Water Action Plan for Manatees Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
By the Numbers: Rescues and Deaths in 2024 - Save the Manatee Club
By the Numbers: Rescues and Deaths in 2024 Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Anatomy of a Boat Strike - Save the Manatee Club
Anatomy of a Boat Strike Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Save the Manatee® 5K - Save the Manatee Club
Save the Manatee® 5K Save the Manatee Club
Published on 5 March 2025 | 6:46 am
USF Sarasota-Manatee Brunch on the Bay raises more than $400,000 for student scholarships - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
USF Sarasota-Manatee Brunch on the Bay raises more than $400,000 for student scholarships University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Feds say Florida manatee will likely not be declared an endangered species - WUSF
Feds say Florida manatee will likely not be declared an endangered species WUSF
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Enrollment Management / 2026-2027 Residential Attendance Zones - Manatee County School District
Enrollment Management / 2026-2027 Residential Attendance Zones Manatee County School District
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Disney’s Role in Florida Manatee Rehabilitation and Conservation - Disney Experiences
Disney’s Role in Florida Manatee Rehabilitation and Conservation Disney Experiences
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Developers respond to Manatee County commissioner's building moratorium proposal - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Developers respond to Manatee County commissioner's building moratorium proposal Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Sightings Update: February 2025 - Save the Manatee Club
Sightings Update: February 2025 Save the Manatee Club
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Manatee commission learns fluoride system hasn't worked since 2021 as debate begins - WUSF
Manatee commission learns fluoride system hasn't worked since 2021 as debate begins WUSF
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Finding on Two West Indian Manatee Petitions - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Finding on Two West Indian Manatee Petitions U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Florida Manatees Denied Greater Endangered Species Act Protections - Center for Biological Diversity
Florida Manatees Denied Greater Endangered Species Act Protections Center for Biological Diversity
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Evolution of Manatees in Florida - Save the Manatee Club
Evolution of Manatees in Florida Save the Manatee Club
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Herbicide threatens manatee immune systems, UF study finds - UF Health
Herbicide threatens manatee immune systems, UF study finds UF Health
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
A History Of Manatee Awareness Month - Save the Manatee Club
A History Of Manatee Awareness Month Save the Manatee Club
Published on 11 November 2024 | 8:00 am
My Journey With Manatees: A Lifelong Love Story - Save the Manatee Club
My Journey With Manatees: A Lifelong Love Story Save the Manatee Club
Published on 6 September 2024 | 7:00 am