A proposal by the state of Florida to purchase Rattlesnake Key for a new state park has fallen through, and the lush Manatee County island is now up for sale to private enterprise. The state ...

The island sold for $18 million, records say.

Manatee County residents could soon have a new public boat ramp to launch into Sarasota Bay from right next to the Cortez Bridge. Manatee County commissioners agreed to purchase the of the Seafood ...

Manatee County commissioners greenlit a $23.5 million land purchase in Lakewood Ranch to relocate many government services from downtown Bradenton. The county earmarked nearly $35 million for the land ...

The Seafood Shack — an iconic Cortez marina, restaurant and bar since 1971 — is set to be purchased by Manatee County Government for $13 million to build a public boat ramp. The property is pictured ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County residents are raising concerns over new developments in their area, as they continue to recover from the flooding caused by Hurricane Debby. Drone footage ...

The general election is on the horizon, and a surprising slate of local candidates will give voters plenty of grassroots options this November. Some races have already been settled. Clerk of the ...

The county commission approved two extended stay hotels to be constructed in the parking lot of the outlets.